Manager, Finance - Toronto FC

MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership); Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE) is seeking a Manager, Finance – TFC to lead strategic financial activities for Toronto FC, Toronto FC II, TFC Academy, and BMO Training Grounds. You will drive month-end close, planning, reporting, and business partnering while coordinating with MLSE Finance and MLS finance teams.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, monthly reviews, and cash management, ensuring accurate league and internal reporting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of finance experience in accounting, FP&A, or business partnering.
• Bachelor of Business degree required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Advanced MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; strong Oracle/Hyperion/SmartView knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close, budgeting, and forecasting for TFC, TFC II, and Academy units.
• Prepare variance analyses, dashboards, and P&L reporting for stakeholders.
• Manage MLS league reporting, ticketing projections, and stadium settlements.
• Support audits and annual external audit activities with internal teams.
• Mentor and guide TFC leadership and cross-functional partners.

Skills

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Oracle

Hyperion

SmartView

Visual Basic

Education

Bachelor of Business degree

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

SmartView

Visual Basic

PowerPoint

Job description

Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact.

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one.

We’re more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.

From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club.

Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities – and we’re just getting started.

This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.

So, if you’re ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.

** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for. **

Job Description

In the role of Manager, Finance – TFC, you will provide strategic financial leadership for Toronto FC, Toronto FC II, TFC Academy, and BMO Training Grounds. With dual function responsibilities for TFC’s Accounting and FP&A, you will drive month-end close, financial planning, reporting, business partnering, and operational decision support while serving as a key liaison between MLSE Finance and Major League Soccer Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Team Operations (includes TFC, TFC II, 4 Academy teams & BMOTG)
• Partner with department leaders to develop, manage, and optimize operating budgets and forecasts (fiscal and calendar views)
• Lead monthly financial reviews and present variance analyses, key insights, risks, and opportunities to department leaders.
• Execute PO and invoice creation (AR), invoice coding and submission (AP), and employee expense reports
• Partner closely with Front Office to assist with player compensation analyses and reconciliations
• Lead cash management, disbursement and reconciliation of travel petty cash

MLS League Reporting

• Own and oversee MLS’s yearly financial reporting (including new shift in season schedule) ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely submission
• Lead TFC’s and TFC II’s home game reporting & stadium settlements
• Oversee and process MLS monthly settlements
• Coordinate ticketing projection submissions with MLSE ticketing team
• Support MLS’s annual budget, forecast and Long-Range-Plan submissions and other ad hoc league reporting as required
• Prepare monthly HST reporting to support league’s Canadian entity
• Assist with league audit requirements of ticketing submissions

MLSE Finance

• Execute month/quarter/year-end close activities for TFC and TFC II reporting units, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, P&L dashboards, and variance analyses
• Manage the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting cycle across all Team departments (fiscal and calendar views)
• Ensure alignment across MLSE fiscal reporting, Rogers reporting requirements, and MLS/MLS Next Pro international season reporting frameworks.
• Support financial analysis and preparation of quarterly board reporting & Rogers’ Monthly Business Reviews
• Drive long-range financial planning and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Assist with audit requirements and support annual external audit activities
• Collaborate on monthly cash flow updates and forecasting

Other

• Partner with TFC leadership, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Lead the TFC II ticket sales initiative and provide mentorship and guidance to the TFC x BMO Fellow on revenue objectives and initiatives
• Cross-functional assistance with the Toronto Argonauts and other BMO Fields events
• Support the MLSE Finance task force group
• Other projects and analyses as requested

Requirements:

• A minimum of 7+ years of finance experience in accounting, FP&A, or business partnering roles
• Bachelor of Business degree required; CPA or MBA preferred
• Advanced user of MS Office programs, mainly Excel and PowerPoint, and strong knowledge and experience with Oracle, Hyperion, Visual Basics and Smartview required
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business planning processes
• Demonstrated ability to translate financial insights into strategic business recommendations & process improvements
• Proven ability to provide guidance, mentorship and knowledge sharing across varying levels & cross functionally
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
  

Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:

$100,000 - $115,000

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. This email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.