Senior Financial Analyst/Accountant

TKO; Georgia; On-site; USD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

On Location seeks a Senior Financial Analyst/Accountant, Core, to drive forecast accuracy and profitability across the Travel Services portfolio. You will partner with business leads and Controllership to deliver timely financial insights and robust reporting for senior leadership.

The role requires strong financial modeling, advanced Excel, and ERP/BI experience, with 3–5+ years in FP&A or accounting and a background in events or entertainment preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA and/or MBA a plus.
• 3–5+ years in Finance, FP&A, or analytics.
• Experience in live events, hospitality, sports, or entertainment businesses strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain forecasts, budgets, and management reports for the Travel Services portfolio.
• Perform variance analysis vs. plan, prior year, and latest forecast.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and explanations.
• Build and enhance financial models for travel programs and event operations to support profitability analysis.
• Own program and event-level profitability reporting, monitoring revenue, costs, and margins.
• Collaborate with Controllership to ensure proper accounting treatment and accruals.
• Create standard and ad-hoc reports and BI dashboards; support data integrity across finance platforms.
• Support revenue recognition considerations in partnership with senior finance staff.
• Contribute to special projects for revenue enhancement and margin optimization.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

BI/dashboarding

Cross-functional partnership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Power BI

NetSuite

SAP

Glean

Omni

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.

Department:

Event Finance, Core

Reports to:

Finance Manager, Core

Position Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst/Accountant, Core is a key Finance role hired to support both the Travel Services business (including our Collegiate Travel Office and Owned & Operated events such as the Aer Lingus Classic) as well as the broader FP&A function across the Core Business portfolio. Reporting to the Finance Manager, Core, this position delivers accurate, timely financial information and analytics that drive decision-making, strengthen reporting rigor, and improve visibility into event and program-level performance across the travel portfolio.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical analytics and financial modeling skills, a business-partnering mindset, and the adaptability and interpersonal skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced, people-oriented organization. This is a high-impact role with meaningful exposure to senior finance leadership and cross-functional business partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial forecasts, budgets, and management reports for the Travel Services portfolio, tracking operational and financial metrics to inform strategic decision-making
• Perform variance analysis vs. plan, prior year, and latest forecast, identifying trends and delivering actionable insights
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including preparation and review of variance explanations and management reporting outputs
• Build and enhance financial models for travel programs, hospitality packages, and event operations to support planning and profitability analysis
• Own program and event-level profitability reporting across the Travel Services portfolio, partnering with business leads to monitor revenue performance, cost drivers, and margin optimization
• Partner with Controllership to support accurate accounting treatment, completeness of accruals, and adherence to financial reporting policies
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel/BI dashboards
• Support contract analysis and revenue recognition considerations (e.g. principal vs. agent) in partnership with senior finance staff
• Contribute to systems and reporting initiatives, including data integrity and controls across finance platforms (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, and related tools)
• Support special projects related to revenue enhancement, price/volume analysis, and margin optimization
• Willingness to work extended hours as needed to meet the demands of peak event and reporting periods, including month-end close and key travel program deadlines
• Ensure finance has a key seat at the table on decisions with financial impact

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, or analytics
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA and/or MBA a plus
• Experience in live events, hospitality, sports, or entertainment businesses strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of financial close processes, P&L structures, cost allocation, and profitability drivers
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills; experience with BI/dashboarding tools (e.g., Glean, Omni, Power BI) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite and SAP) a plus
• Ability to influence and partner with cross-functional stakeholders and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience producing executive-ready deliverables for senior leadership
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and balance competing deadlines

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

$65,625 annually(minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum

$87,500 annually

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