Finance Analyst

Player 15 Group • Phoenix, AZ

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Player 15 Group is the sports and entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Valley Suns (G League), and Mortgage Matchup Center. Headquartered in downtown Phoenix, Player 15 Group is driven by a culture built on passion, creativity, innovation, and care. Our people are at the center of everything we do, united by a shared commitment to create unforgettable memories for our fans, partners, and community. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where every team member contributes to the success of our teams, the experiences of our fans, and the impact we make throughout our community. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Finance Analyst to join our team. In this high-impact role, you will support all facets of Finance for Payroll department while playing a key role in broader department initiatives.

Requirements

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, formulas)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in finance, accounting, or payroll reporting

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting audits and tax-related processes is preferred
• Experience in sales commissions or incentive compensation is preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile tax allocation schedules for players and staff
• Assist with gathering documentation for income tax preparation and tax audits
• Ensure tax-related transactions are accurately recorded and properly allocated
• Collaborating with external tax advisors
• Calculate, validate, and process employee and partner commission payments
• Reconcile commission reports with sales and financial data
• Investigate and resolve commission discrepancies
• Maintain commission models, calculations, and supporting documentation
• Creates and maintains custom and compliance reports in HRIS/Payroll System (Dayforce)
• Audits and validates data to maintain data integrity to ensure adherence to system controls and company policies
• Assists with report development and analysis of compensation data in support of internal and external compliance audits
• Responsible for the compilation and validation of data required for League (NBA, WNBA, G - League) Reporting
• Coordinate and prepare documentation for internal and external audits
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation
• Respond to auditor requests and assist in resolving audit findings
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls
• Assist in preparing and posting journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Assist in research and resolving accounting discrepancies and reconciling items

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage options
• Paid vacation, sick time, volunteer time and company holidays
• 401(k) plan with Player 15 Group match
• Team member experiences throughout the year including team offsites, catered lunches, coffee stands, ice cream trucks and more
• Team swag throughout the year plus employee discounts at our Team Shop and online store
• Complimentary tickets to Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Valley Suns games, plus other local sporting events and concerts, as available
• Access to amenities, including: Full fitness center with locker rooms and showers, Indoor/outdoor basketball courts, Pickleball court, Golf simulator and putting green, On-site cafeteria and collaborative gathering spaces

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level