FP&A Manager

The FP&A Manager will play a critical role in financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making for both team operations and major capital initiatives, including the development of a new arena. This role combines traditional corporate FP&A responsibilities with project finance, venue economics, and revenue optimization across multiple business lines (ticketing, sponsorship, premium seating, events, and concessions).

JOB FUNCTION:

Develop and maintain integrated financial models that consolidate: Business operations (including ticketing, sponsorship, and marketing) Basketball operations (including player salaries and team operations) Arena revenue streams (premium seating, naming rights, concessions, parking, events) Produce monthly forecasts, variance analysis, rolling projections, and long-term cash flow forecasts. Partner with departmental leaders to ensure realistic forecasts provide a path to achieve the company’s objectives. Implement and optimize tools to enhance the FP&A function as well as deliverables to non-financial partners. Help lead the annual budgeting process and long-term financial planning, incorporating both team operations and new arena development phases. Support ownership and executive leadership with scenario planning and sensitivity analysis. Conduct ad hoc analysis and reporting to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and project management. This could include market and competitor analysis, benchmarking, etc. Drive insightful and actionable business intelligence across the company. Collaborate with accounting to align forecasts with actual financial reporting. Assist with NBA reporting requirements such as BRI and CFS. Support debt compliance reporting and covenant tracking related to new arena financing. Implement tools and automation to enhance reporting efficiency and data accuracy. Assist in the annual audit process by helping provide necessary analysis needed to complete the audit in timely manner.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Advanced financial modeling and scenario analysis Effective at building strong working relationships at all levels of the organization Possess the highest integrity and ethical standards Demonstrate strong strategic thinking and business acumen Ability to manage complexity and summarize key points & implications Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, capable of communicating with a diverse range of individuals at all levels of management High attention to detail and data integrity Highly organized, self-directed business style, with strong ability to prioritize

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field 4-8 years of FP&A, accounting, or corporate finance experience Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills Preferred: Experience in sports, entertainment, or hospitality industries Knowledge of NBA economics and revenue streams Exposure to project finance, or stadium/arena development Experience with data warehouse extraction and reporting tools such as Power BI Experience with financial systems such as Netsuite CPA

JOB TYPE:

Full-time The Dallas Mavericks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dallas-Mavericks