Finance Manager

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. We provide unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official immersive experiences at marquee events such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl and NCAA Final Four. As a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, we partner with iconic rights holders including the IOC, FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE and PGA of America. The Finance Manager, Core will support financial planning, management accounting and business partnering across On Location’s Core Events portfolio. The role focuses on driving financial rigor, owning event‑level financial outcomes, and partnering closely with business leaders and controllership to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls and optimal decision‑making. The role reports to Senior Finance leadership and may manage junior finance staff supporting event execution. Key Responsibilities Serve as a lead finance partner across the Core Events portfolio, including ownership of event‑level P&L oversight and reporting. Own finance sign‑off of event P&Ls, including review, challenge, and validation of revenue, costs, and margin outcomes prior to close and reporting. Partner closely with controllership to ensure accuracy of accounting treatment, completeness of accruals and adherence to financial reporting policies. Manage and develop event accountants, including review of work product and development planning. Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close deliverables, including review of journal entries, variance explanations and management reporting outputs. Own budgeting, forecasting and multi‑year planning processes for the assigned event portfolio. Partner with business leads to monitor revenue performance, cost drivers and margin optimization. Provide variance analysis versus plan, prior year and latest forecast with actionable insights. Maintain and enhance financial models for ticketing, hospitality packages and event operations. Support contract analysis and accounting treatment (e.g., revenue recognition, cost capitalization, principal vs. agent considerations). Ensure alignment with corporate finance policies, audit requirements and internal control standards. Act as finance lead for key events, ensuring financial visibility, governance and control in real time. Qualifications 5‑7+ years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A or Accounting. Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA and/or MBA preferred. Experience in live events, hospitality, sports or entertainment businesses strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience managing junior team members or leading project workstreams. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial close processes, with experience reviewing or owning P&L accuracy. Strong financial modeling, Excel and data analysis skills. Ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and operate in fast‑paced environments. Strong understanding of event P&L structures, cost allocation and profitability drivers. Experience working with senior leadership and producing executive‑ready deliverables. Compensation and Benefits Compensation ranges from $75,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on location, qualifications and experience. The total rewards package includes a competitive base salary, short‑ and long‑term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding non‑discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use. #J-18808-Ljbffr