Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. With expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data-driven insights, and talent optimization, Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for people’s precious time and attention. Established in 2018, Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive performance. In the years since, the world of sports has transformed, today standing at the convergence of media, entertainment, and consumer brands, with Elevate supporting some of the world’s most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevate’s proprietary technology, data sources, and software products combined with our thoughtful insights, and people-centric approach give clients a 360-degree view of their customers, underpinning intelligent decision-making on marketing spend, growth strategy, and more.

 

Our team of 400+ employees spans the globe with in 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we’ve been up to, follow Elevate on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST OVERVIEW:
Elevate is looking for a dynamic and self-motivated Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) to join our Finance team.  The SFA will be part of a small, but highly influential Finance team that is expected to deliver timely and accurate financial data to executive management.  The role is a perfect opportunity for a financial professional who wants to work in the sports industry, gain insights into the business side economics of multiple professional leagues, and be able to showcase his/her talents in a fast-paced and challenging work environment.

As an SFA, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing the corporate budgets & forecasts. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who will ensure the accuracy of corporate budgets & forecasts.  

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

●     Analyzes monthly departmental financials and prepare reports and projections based on these analyses.

●     Focus on analyzing company-wide operating expenses, must be detailed oriented to catch line item variances.

●     Coordinates with members of the finance, accounting, and business teams to ensure accuracy of data.

●     Communicates effectively and thoroughly with budget owners who will be relying upon the analyst’s information.

●     Helps maintain the organization’s financial system (i.e. Vena) & offer suggestions for improvements.

●     Assists with the annual operating and capital budget preparation process.

●     Proactively investigates unusual balances, variances, and fluctuations.

●     Builds and analyzes ad hoc financial reports as requested.

●     Other duties as assigned.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.  To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

●    Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

●    4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

●    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

●    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

●    Experience working with financial statements and the inter-dependencies between the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements. 

●    Experience with Microsoft Suite including Excel (Advanced Excel modeling skills required), Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
●    Experience with ERP software, or the capability to quickly learn the system.

●     Solid understanding of financial statements, GAAP accounting, and the workings between an income statement and cash flow statement.

POSITION AND BENEFITS DETAILS:

●     Full Time – Exempt

●      Annual Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000

●     Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance + FSA, HSA, and more

●     401k Employer Match after meeting eligibility requirements

●     14 Paid Holidays

●     Unlimited PTO

●     Paid Parental Leave 

1.    Travel Requirements: Travel will not be frequent but may be required on occasion 

2.    Physical Demands: This position requires sitting for extended periods while using a computer or phone.

3.    Work Environment: We have offices in Nashville, New York City, Charlotte and Santa Clara, CA. Remote work is also an option for candidates outside of these areas.