Financial Analyst/Event Accountant

On Location Events; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

On Location Events in New York seeks a Financial Analyst / Event Accountant to own performance reporting for a portfolio of live events and support closeout activities. You will partner with event leads and Operations to translate financial data into actionable insights that drive decisions.

The role requires a Finance/Accounting degree, solid budgeting and GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. Expect to manage large datasets across systems with on-site event involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong foundation in accounting, finance, and budgeting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency across Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage and reconcile large data sets across multiple systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting analysis to management.
• Critical thinking and proactive problem-solving approach.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, with a drive for efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with event P&L leads and Operations teams to manage event finances and provide clear information for decisions.
• Analyze operational and financial data, including monthly results, projections, planning, and product performance.
• Deliver weekly variance analyses against budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Identify, consolidate, and manage reporting data from multiple sources.
• Flag risks and opportunities proactively.
• Support budgeting and forecast builds with actuals as baseline.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Cross-functional

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Data reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

CPA or licensure progress

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are:

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world's premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

The Financial Analyst / Event Accountant is the primary finance contact for a portfolio of live events, owning performance reporting and supporting each event through closeout. Working closely with the Senior Financial Analyst, event P&L leads, and Operations, you will turn financial and operational data into clear, timely insight that drives decisions.

This role suits someone who is proactive, adaptable, and genuinely curious about how the business works and what drives its results.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Partner with event P&L leads and Operations teams to manage event finances, providing clear and concise information for decision‑making
• Analyze operational and financial data, including monthly results, event projections, channel planning, and product performance
• Deliver weekly variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year
• Identify, consolidate, and manage reporting data from multiple sources
• Flag risks and opportunities proactively

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Support budget and forecast builds by summarizing actuals as a baseline for strategic planning discussions
• Maintain ongoing event projections and reforecasts as conditions change

Month-End Close and Accounting

• Review the month-end P&L and balance sheet against forecast and provide commentary on variances
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure event accruals are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP
• Ensure accurate accounting coding so actuals are reported efficiently and reliably

Cash Management and Ad Hoc Support

• Prepare weekly cash flow requests that are accurate, complete, and clearly communicated to management
• Complete ad hoc reports and projects as needed

WHAT YOU BRING

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Solid foundation in accounting, finance, and budgeting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency across Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage and reconcile large data sets across multiple systems
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once without sacrificing accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting analysis to management
• Critical thinking and a resourceful, proactive approach to problem‑solving
• Collaborative style, effective both independently and as part of a team
• Process-minded, with a strong eye for detail and for finding efficiencies

Preferred

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in corporate FP&A, corporate accounting, or the live events / media industry
• Experience with SAP or NetSuite
• CPA, or progress toward licensure

WORK ENVIRONMENT

40‑hour baseline workweek, with additional flexibility during peak periods to meet deadlines

Occasional evening and weekend work, including on‑site at events

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job‑related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum:

$58,500 annually (minimum will not fall