Senior Director, Finance

Job Description

Overview:
Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration, the Senior Director of Finance is responsible for directing the financial functions of the Club and related entities (AM830 and Angels Baseball Foundation) in accordance with company objectives and policies, industry standards and regulatory agencies, as appropriate. The Senior Director guides and manages the overall financial operations including financial accounting, budgeting and forecasting for the Club and serves as a strategic consultant to Senior Leadership.

This position is also benefit eligible including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 13 paid holidays, sick days, paid time off, tickets to games, 401K eligibility after 1 year of employment (employer matching and safe harbor) and additional perks not listed above. The expected salary for this role is between $225,000 to $275,000. Please note that this is an in person position located in Anaheim, CA.

Duties:
• Daily management of the Finance and Accounting Department, which includes issuance of monthly and annual internal financial statements, payroll, general ledger activity, revenue reporting, accounts payable, and account receivable.
• Supervises treasury functions, including daily cash flow reporting, investment guidance and banking relationship management including debt reporting and compliance.
• Responsible for the preparation of annual financial budget and internal monthly financial analysis including reports of operating results against budget.
• Prepare short and long term financial forecasts of financial performance.
• Ensures accurate interpretation and analysis of financial results, while also providing analyses, interpretation, and justification of budgets, forecasts and long-range plans.
• Responsible for the annual financial audit and financial statement preparation.
• Oversees all tax matters, including federal and state tax returns, payroll returns, sales and use tax returns and any associated audits.
• Responsible for financial reporting and audits to Major League Baseball as well as benchmarking analysis with other Major League Baseball clubs.
• Financial monitoring and review of all contracts (City of Anaheim lease, stadium, players, broadcast, sponsor, ticketing), including approval, billing/collection, payment, revenue sharing/tax compliance.
• Advise on commission pay structures and review of sales commissions calculations.
• Develop and implement financial policies and internal controls including business and travel expense, ticketing, purchasing and capital assets.
• Retain constant awareness of the company's financial position, acting to prevent problems.
• Participate in the development of the company's plans and programs as a tactical partner by providing timely and accurate analyses of budgets, project proposals and business trends in order to assist the Senior Vice President of Finance/Administration, President and other Senior Executives.
• Monitor GAAP accounting standards and guide department through implementation of required rule changes.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• An experienced leader and financial executive with appropriate industry experience, preferably in the sports field.
• An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards.
• Expert in accounting practices, budgeting and financial operations.
• A strategic thinker with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus.
• Highly organized, professional and motivated leader.
• Strong effective communicator in writing and in interpersonal communications.

Physical Demands - Persons in this position may have to:
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally traverse to various locations around the stadium and office
• Continuously operate devices that are capable of completing essential job functions such as computers and accompanying equipment.
• May be subjected to extreme heat (over 100 degrees) when working outdoors i.e., performing work in and around the stadium.
• May be subjected to loud noises during stadium events.
• May occasionally lift to 25 lbs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The Angels believe that diversity contributes to a more enriched collective perspective and a better decision-making process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1jq0y-3-144-84-155-42 in your application.