The Lake Erie Crushers are a professional baseball team based at ForeFront Field in Avon, Ohio, just 18 miles west of Cleveland. We compete in the Frontier League, a proud MLB Partner League, and have brought a family-friendly, fan-oriented experience to Northeast Ohio since 2009. As Lorain County’s only professional sports franchise, the Lake Erie Crushers are the largest economic driver in Lorain County, hosting more than 200 events per year that include over 50 baseball games, concerts, charity functions, and other events that bring the community together. Len Komoroski is the Crushers Chairman and Managing Partner, and the team is led by President Vic Gregovits. Jared Lemieux, a Maine Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, is in his fourth season as field manager.
The Business Manager will oversee the execution of all financial and administration day-to-day operations of the Lake Erie Crushers, and ForeFront Field. This role is responsible for financial reporting, long range planning and business analysis for the organization. This role will include payables, receivables, payroll, insurance, worker’s comp, employee health care, and human resources.
It is an integral part of the management team as we build a model organization. This position reports directly to the team President.
Key Responsibilities
· Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations.
· Management and reconciliation of all bank accounts and credit cards.
· Track and pay accounts payable.
· Create and manage accounts receivable.
· Develop and monitor comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk and enhance accuracy of company’s financial reporting results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
· Tracking and processing monthly sales tax.
· Assist with long term strategy.
· Develop, manage and automate daily revenue reports.
· Create and manage a strong purchase order process.
· Manage HR – related functions such as benefits enrollment, onboarding, evaluation process, W-2s, and compliance tasks.
· Develop process to on board and train seasonal employees.
· Process payroll and journal entries, oversee payroll taxes and insurance.
· Develop budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models.
· Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements and commission reports.
· Monitor budget variances and recommend corrective actions.
· Support audits and tax filings.
· Maintain compliance with federal, state, local regulations and advise leadership on legislative changes.
· Build business intelligence dashboards to visualize key financial metrics and key performance indicators.
· Support data driven decision making by gathering, analyzing data and recommending actionable insights.
Qualifications
· 2-3 years’ experience in accounting and business analysis, preferably with the sports or entertainment industry.
· Bachelor’s degree
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Excel, SharePoint, Teams.
· Experience with ticketing systems- a plus
· Experience with BI tools
· Strong team player
· Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays.
· Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze current business opportunities and implement recommended solutions.
· Excellent leadership, verbal, and written communication skills.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion at all times.
· Additional Duties as assigned.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
