Financial Analyst

Job Description

This position will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Finance. Some of the duties will include:
• Analyze and explain actual versus budget and/or forecast variances for financial and operational information.
• Create and distribute monthly departmental reports to track performance against budget.
• Assist with creating and updating forecasts and budget.
• Partner with centralized corporate accounting during month end close to ensure timely and accurate financial results. Includes analyzing actual results and identifying accruals needed.
• Code & route department invoices for manager approval and accounts payable processing. Act as point of contact for accounts payable with centralized corporate function.
• Review monthly general ledger to ensure correct allocations/coding of expenses.
• Special projects and ad hoc analyses as required by management.
• Assist in internal, external financial audits.
• Prepare various special analyses, including event production analysis and tracking.
• Ensure GAAP compliance in financials throughout the year and create year end GAAP financials and related footnotes for external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with all tax filings through preparation and filing (i.e. sales and use, 1099, extensions, quarterly and annual filings).
• Coordinate with other teams to ensure smooth process flow and accurate reporting.
• Deal with administration items (DUNS numbers, setting up accounts and Amex cards) as necessary.

Qualifications include:
• Minimum 3 years prior work experience in finance or accounting.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize internal and external requests.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management skills, detail oriented, and strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency with accounting principles, Microsoft Office suite, general ledgers and accounts payable systems.
• Ability to work extended hours expected as situations arise.
• Undergraduate degree in accounting or equivalent related experience.

What We Offer:
• Opportunity to be part of a new Network and dedicated team.
• Competitive compensation and stock purchase plan.
• 401k with company match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage.
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance.

Marquee Sports Network is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace!

About Us

Marquee Sports Network is the exclusive television home of the Chicago Cubs in partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI). It is the Chicago-region's exclusive network for fans to view live Cubs games beginning with the 2020 Major League Baseball season and features extensive pre and postgame coverage, exclusive Cubs content and other local sports programming. Marquee Sports Network brings together one of the most iconic sports franchises in the country with one of the largest television broadcasting companies to deliver unprecedented Cubs coverage for fans.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro1712-18-116-51-117-42 in your application.