CFO Finance & Accounting

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK
For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK
For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been - and remain - steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. WORK TYPE: HYBRID (2-3 days in office per week) The Finance Manager is an important member of our Varsity Event Finance team by advising senior regional management on key financial decisions, overseeing a region’s financial health by analyzing data, assisting with the creation of financial reports, managing event budgets, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Partner with regional management to advise on financial decisions to ensure financial success of regional events.

Develop and manage event budgets, forecast future financial performance in season.

Prepare accurate and timely financial statements for internal and external stakeholders, including income statements and balance sheets for region.

Understanding of international tax implications of cross-border transactions, including coordinating with internal tax advisors to ensure accurate tax filings.

Ability to handle financial details for companies that conduct business simultaneously in different countries.

Accounting for fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and their impact on financial statements.

Ability to interpret complex financial data and draw meaningful conclusions.

Effectively communicate financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ensure adherence to accounting standards and financial regulations.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Strong familiarity with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suites

Working knowledge of finance and accounting processes and principles

Proficiency in financial modeling techniques is a plus

Project management skills and ability to multi- task and manage competing priorities

Strong analytical and data gathering skills

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field; or 3 years of direct experience in accounting or finance

This job operates in a professional office environment. Ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.

Travel
Travel is minimal, any travel would be primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected for meetings.

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions - BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit - and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

We champion community.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability

Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays

Varsity Brands Ownership Program

Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union

Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities

Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

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