Financial Analyst/Event Accountant (New York City Metropolitan Area)

The Financial Analyst / Event Accountant is the primary finance contact for a portfolio of live events, owning performance reporting and supporting each event through closeout. Working closely with the Senior Financial Analyst, event P&L leads, and Operations, you will turn financial and operational data into clear, timely insight that drives decisions.

This role suits someone who is proactive, adaptable, and genuinely curious about how the business works and what drives its results.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Event Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Partner with event P&L leads and Operations teams to manage event finances, providing clear and concise information for decision-making
• Analyze operational and financial data, including monthly results, event projections, channel planning, and product performance
• Deliver weekly variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year
• Identify, consolidate, and manage reporting data from multiple sources
• Flag risks and opportunities proactively

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Support budget and forecast builds by summarizing actuals as a baseline for strategic planning discussions
• Maintain ongoing event projections and reforecasts as conditions change

Month-End Close and Accounting

• Review the month-end P&L and balance sheet against forecast and provide commentary on variances
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure event accruals are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP
• Ensure accurate accounting coding so actuals are reported efficiently and reliably

Cash Management and Ad Hoc Support

• Prepare weekly cash flow requests that are accurate, complete, and clearly communicated to management
• Complete ad hoc reports and projects as needed

WHAT YOU BRING

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Solid foundation in accounting, finance, and budgeting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency across Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage and reconcile large data sets across multiple systems
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once without sacrificing accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting analysis to management
• Critical thinking and a resourceful, proactive approach to problem-solving
• Collaborative style, effective both independently and as part of a team
• Process-minded, with a strong eye for detail and for finding efficiencies

Preferred

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in corporate FP&A, corporate accounting, or the live events / media industry
• Experience with SAP or NetSuite
• CPA, or progress toward licensure

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 40-hour baseline workweek, with additional flexibility during peak periods to meet deadlines
• Occasional evening and weekend work, including on-site at events

Tagged as: Excel, Financial Modeling, Forecasting