Finance Manager

Varsity Spirit; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Wellbeing program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Varsity Spirit in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Finance Manager to join the Varsity Event Finance team. You will advise regional management on financial decisions, oversee regional financial health, and help produce reports and budgets for multiple events.

The role requires GAAP knowledge, Excel and QuickBooks proficiency, plus strong analytical and project-management skills. Remote work isn't specified beyond hybrid in-office expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field; or 3 years of direct experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting concepts.
• Ability to analyze financial data and communicate insights clearly.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional management to advise on financial decisions and regional events’ success.
• Develop and manage event budgets and forecast financial performance.
• Prepare income statements and balance sheets for regional stakeholders.
• Understand cross-border tax implications and coordinate with tax advisors.
• Handle foreign exchange considerations and their impact on statements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor budget variances.
• Translate complex financial data for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Skills

QuickBooks

Excel

Microsoft Office

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Independence / collaboration

Project management

Data gathering

Verbal & written comms

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance / 3 years experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.

LOCATION: Varsity Spirit - 711 N. Front St Memphis, TN

WORK TYPE: HYBRID (2-3 days in office per week)

How You Will Make An Impact

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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.
• Identify areas for cost reduction, implement cost-saving measures, and monitor expenses against budgets.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience with Quickbooks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong familiarity with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suites
• Working knowledge of finance and accounting processes and principles
• Knowledge of GAAP Keen analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Proficiency in financial modeling techniques is a plus
• Ability to work well independently and in collaboration with others
• Project management skills and ability to multi- task and manage competing priorities
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education, Certification And Experience

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

Physical Demands and/or Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. 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.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

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.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

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

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. 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.