Temp Coordinator, Player Finance (Solidarity)

MLS Soccer league; Thunder Bay; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to manage player transaction data related to FIFA’s solidarity mechanism. This role involves reconciling financial statements and ensuring accuracy across multiple years. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial skills and the ability to communicate effectively across departments. With a commitment to quality and ethical standards, you will thrive in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join this dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of soccer while enjoying a flexible work schedule and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance preferred.
• Strong financial and accounting skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile player transactions related to FIFA’s solidarity mechanism.
• Compare transactions between clubs’ rosters and supporting documentation.

Skills

Financial and accounting skills

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Confidentiality adherence

Quality work commitment

Ability to work independently

Multi-tasking ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

The candidate will be responsible for reconciling player transaction data related to FIFA’s solidarity mechanism across multiple years to ensure correct presentation. Reconciliation will require financial statements to be reviewed alongside supporting documents, including transfer and loan agreements.

Responsibilities

1. Review player transactions related to FIFA’s solidarity mechanism, including the FIFA Clearing House.
2. Compare solidarity mechanism transactions between clubs’ rosters, agreements, invoices, and other supporting documentation.
3. Reconcile balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement for solidarity mechanism transactions.
4. Identify adjustments to properly present transactions related to solidarity mechanism.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting and/or Finance preferred.

Required Skills

1. Strong financial and accounting skills.
2. Superior organization, project management skills, and attention to detail with the ability to analyze from a macro level.
3. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, collaboratively across multiple departments.
4. Ability to build strong working relationships.
5. Adherence to confidentiality.
6. High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance.
7. Ability to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced, team environment.
8. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
9. Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Total Rewards

Major League Soccer offers starting base compensation of $20 - 23/hour based on individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs. We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent.

We believe in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel creativity, strengthen connections, and cultivate a vibrant workplace. As a result, employees are required to work from an MLS office at least four days a week. We understand the value of balance, so employees also have the flexibility of working remotely on Fridays, along with the option to take up to two additional remote flex days each month.

At Major League Soccer, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to compete in the marketplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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