Director, Club Finance

Major League Soccer•New York, NY

9d•$120,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Overview The Director is primarily responsible for managing and supporting MLS Club financial analysis and reporting. This role works closely with Club finance representatives and various internal League departments to review and analyze Club results and projections, which helps the League better understand financial performance and maintain alignment with League policies. The Director will play an important role in strengthening reporting processes across Clubs, improving data quality, and identifying insights that support better decision-making at both the Club and League level. By working collaboratively with Clubs, the role helps turn reporting into a useful tool for understanding performance, sharing best practices, and supporting the League’s long-term growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
7-10 years of experience
Strong financial and accounting skills
Superior organization, project management skills and attention to detail with the ability to analyze from a macro level as well
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally collaboratively across multiple departments
Ability to build strong working relationships with multiple senior executives and staff
Diligence and persistence in obtaining necessary information
Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities
Adherence to confidentiality
High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Self-starter with good time management skills when urgent deadlines need to be met

Nice To Haves

Hyperion experience a plus
Understanding of the soccer industry

Responsibilities

Oversee the collection and review of Club financial results including budget, projections and annual results.
Conduct a thorough examination of each team and stadium P&L and in-depth analysis of all Club business functions, while enhancing the analysis and benchmarking insights shared with Clubs to help identify trends, best practices, and opportunities for growth.
Support the development and evaluation of the League’s long-range planning process, partnering with internal stakeholders and Clubs to collect, analyze, and refine enterprise projections with a focus on Club business operations and long-term financial sustainability
Oversee League ticket reporting and policy compliance, working with Clubs and third-party auditors to ensure adherence to League standards while analyzing ticketing trends, attendance patterns and revenue performance to support League forecasting and Club benchmarking
Partner with internal stakeholders and Clubs to analyze the financial implications of the League’s new competition calendar, incorporating projections and scenario planning into the League’s long-range planning and Club financial forecasting.
Establish strong working relationships with each Club’s financial representative.
Maintain strict confidentiality in all job functions
Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

comprehensive and competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a suite of programs to promote well-being including a $500 Wellness Reimbursement
A generous PTO offering, and hybrid Office/Remote Work Schedule are also offered to promote Work-Life balance
on the job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities to continue your personal and professional development
office perks, discounts and employee events that go “beyond the traditional paycheck” to make you feel a part of our team and inspire you to elevate the Game!

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