Financial Analysis & Budgeting Job

Employer Name:	SpiderID: 2191814
Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey	Date Posted: 4/16/2008
Wage:	Category: Entertainment
Job Code: 18544
Number Of Openings: 50

Job Description:
Financial Analysis & Budgeting - Finance department of national sports organization located in East Rutherford, NJ seeks highly motivated self-starter with an unparalleled work ethic and desire to be the best.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Business Analysis
Work with departments to create opportunities for cost savings as circumstances allow
In conjunction with basketball operations perform analyses of the impact of changes in the make up of the team and insurance alternatives
Develop and perform other analyses as business needs arise

Management / Reporting
Develop and oversee the preparation of a daily sales report to be distributed to senior management with appropriate explanation for our direction
Supervise the compilation and review of the Monthly management reporting book for use in Chairman’s council meetings
Coordinate with Box Office and Ticket Sales departments to develop a pricing scheme for each year and the playoffs

Budgeting & Forecasting
Develop annual Budget and Strategic plans in conjunction with department heads
Monitor performance against budgets and plans and modify as appropriate
Provide reporting to senior management and to department heads regarding variances
Prepare Monthly forecast for the overall company based on analysis of information provided by department heads
Provide budgeting / forecasting assistance to departments via monthly variance analyses, etc.

Special Projects
Evaluate the effectiveness of the company’s Purchase Order system in controlling costs
Develop new ways of predicting attendance levels for particular games
Work with department heads to develop a system for tracking and utilizing un-used tickets
Perform financial evaluations of target companies engaged in negotiations for significant sponsor positions.
Oversee all financial aspects of AVP event including budgeting / forecasting and results reporting.

Job Requirements:
Qualifications and Requirements:
Accounting Degree.
6 - 8 years minimum office experience.
Strong Excel Skills.
Knowledge of Platinum for Windows accounting software a plus.
Professional appearance.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills and a high level of energy.
Experience in learning new software applications a plus.

Job Criteria:
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type:
Years of Experience Required: 6
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel:
Vacation Time:

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Bonnie O'Brien	Company Type:
Company:

City: Hackensack
State: New Jersey
Zip: 07601

Web Site: http://www.placementprofessionals.com