Senior Financial Analyst/Accountant

TKO•New York, NY

About The Position

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. Department: Event Finance, Core Reports to: Finance Manager, Core Position Overview The Senior Financial Analyst/Accountant, Core is a key Finance role hired to support both the Travel Services business (including our Collegiate Travel Office and Owned & Operated events such as the Aer Lingus Classic) as well as the broader FP&A function across the Core Business portfolio. Reporting to the Finance Manager, Core, this position delivers accurate, timely financial information and analytics that drive decision-making, strengthen reporting rigor, and improve visibility into event and program-level performance across the travel portfolio. The ideal candidate brings strong technical analytics and financial modeling skills, a business-partnering mindset, and the adaptability and interpersonal skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced, people-oriented organization. This is a high-impact role with meaningful exposure to senior finance leadership and cross-functional business partners.

Requirements

3–5+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, or analytics
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
Strong understanding of financial close processes, P&L structures, cost allocation, and profitability drivers
Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills
Ability to influence and partner with cross-functional stakeholders and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Experience producing executive-ready deliverables for senior leadership
Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and balance competing deadlines

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA a plus
Experience in live events, hospitality, sports, or entertainment businesses strongly preferred
experience with BI/dashboarding tools (e.g., Glean, Omni, Power BI) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite and SAP) a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain comprehensive financial forecasts, budgets, and management reports for the Travel Services portfolio, tracking operational and financial metrics to inform strategic decision-making
Perform variance analysis vs. plan, prior year, and latest forecast, identifying trends and delivering actionable insights
Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including preparation and review of variance explanations and management reporting outputs
Build and enhance financial models for travel programs, hospitality packages, and event operations to support planning and profitability analysis
Own program and event-level profitability reporting across the Travel Services portfolio, partnering with business leads to monitor revenue performance, cost drivers, and margin optimization
Partner with Controllership to support accurate accounting treatment, completeness of accruals, and adherence to financial reporting policies
Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel/BI dashboards
Support contract analysis and revenue recognition considerations (e.g. principal vs. agent) in partnership with senior finance staff
Contribute to systems and reporting initiatives, including data integrity and controls across finance platforms (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, and related tools)
Support special projects related to revenue enhancement, price/volume analysis, and margin optimization
Willingness to work extended hours as needed to meet the demands of peak event and reporting periods, including month-end close and key travel program deadlines
Ensure finance has a key seat at the table on decisions with financial impact