Finance Analyst

Player 15 Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan with match

Team experiences throughout the year

Tickets to Suns/Mercury games

Job summary

Player 15 Group, the sports and entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns, seeks an experienced Finance Analyst to support Payroll finance across the department. You will help with tax allocation, commission administration, organizational reporting, and audit support, contributing to accurate financial controls.

The role emphasizes collaboration with external tax advisors, documentation, and data integrity, with a focus on compliant reporting for NBA, WNBA, and G-League affiliations.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting audits and tax-related processes is preferred.
• Experience in sales commissions or incentive compensation is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, formulas).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile tax allocation schedules for players and staff.
• Calculate and process employee and partner commission payments.
• Create and maintain HRIS/Payroll reports and validate data integrity.
• Coordinate and prepare documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist in posting journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Address accounting discrepancies and reconcile items.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Payroll reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Job Summary:

Player 15 Group is the sports and entertainment company behind thePhoenix Suns (NBA),Phoenix Mercury (WNBA),Valley Suns (G League), andMortgage Matchup Center.

Headquartered in downtown Phoenix, Player 15 Group is driven by a culture built on passion, creativity, innovation, and care. Our people are at the center of everything we do, united by a shared commitment to create unforgettable memories for our fans, partners, and community.

We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where every team member contributes to the success of our teams, the experiences of our fans, and the impact we make throughout our community.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Finance Analyst to join our team. In this high-impact role, you will support all facets of Finance for Payroll department while playing a key role in broader department initiatives.

Your Role on the Team

• Tax Allocation & Compliance
  • Prepare and reconcile tax allocation schedules for players and staff
  • Assist with gathering documentation for income tax preparation and tax audits
  • Ensure tax-related transactions are accurately recorded and properly allocated
  • Collaborating with external tax advisors
• Commission Administration
  • Calculate, validate, and process employee and partner commission payments
  • Reconcile commission reports with sales and financial data
  • Investigate and resolve commission discrepancies
  • Maintain commission models, calculations, and supporting documentation
• Organizational Reporting
  • Creates and maintains custom and compliance reports in HRIS/Payroll System (Dayforce)
  • Audits and validates data to maintain data integrity to ensure adherence to system controls and company policies
  • Assists with report development and analysis of compensation data in support of internal and external compliance audits
  • Responsible for the compilation and validation of data required for League (NBA, WNBA, G - League) Reporting
• Audit Support
  • Coordinate and prepare documentation for internal and external audits
  • Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation
  • Respond to auditor requests and assist in resolving audit findings
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls
• Assist in preparing and posting journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Assist in research and resolving accounting discrepancies and reconciling items

Your Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting audits and tax-related processes is preferred
• Experience in sales commissions or incentive compensation is preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, formulas)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in finance, accounting, or payroll reporting

The Team & Experience

We believe great organizations are built by great people. That’swhywe fosteran in-personcollaborative, people-firstworkenvironment where team members feel supported, empowered, and connected. We value individuals who bring an ownership mindset, lead with initiative, and embrace an “I’ll do it” mentality in support of the team and our fans.

From career growth opportunities to everyday experiences around the office, we work hard to create an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

At Player 15 Group, our people-first culture is reflected in benefits and perksthat may vary based on employment status and eligibility, including the following:

• Competitivemedical, dental, vision,lifeand disability coverage options
• Paid vacation, sick time, volunteer timeand company holidays
• 401(k) plan with Player 15 Group match
• Team memberexperiences throughout the year includingteam offsites,catered lunches, coffeestands, ice cream trucks and more
• Team swag throughout the year plus employee discounts at ourTeam Shop and online store
• Complimentary tickets to Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Valley Suns games, plus other local sporting eventsand concerts, as available
• Access to amenities, including:
• Full fitness center with locker rooms and showers
• Pickleball court
• Golf simulator and putting green
• On-site cafeteria and collaborative gathering spaces

Player 15 Group iscommitted to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Pleasenotethis job description is not crafted to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.