Senior Financial Analyst/Accountant

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Incentives

Development opportunities

Job summary

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst/Accountant, Core, to support the Travel Services portfolio and the broader FP&A function.

You will deliver forecasts, lead variance analysis, and support monthly closes with actionable insights for senior leadership. You will build models for travel programs and events, own profitability reporting, and collaborate with Controllership to ensure proper accounting treatment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, or analytics.
• Live events, hospitality, sports, or entertainment experience preferred.
• Strong close processes, P&L structures, cost allocation, and profitability drivers.
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel; BI/dashboarding tools and ERPs a plus.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and present to senior leadership.
• Executive-ready deliverables and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain forecasts, budgets, and reports for the Travel Services portfolio.
• Perform variance analysis vs. plan, prior year, and forecast; deliver insights.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with variance explanations.
• Build and enhance financial models for travel programs, hospitality, and events.
• Own program and event-level profitability reporting; monitor revenue, costs, margins.
• Partner with Controllership to ensure proper accounting treatment and accruals.
• Identify process improvements; create standard and ad-hoc reports and dashboards.
• Support revenue recognition considerations and data integrity across systems.
• Contribute to systems and reporting initiatives; ensure data quality and controls.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak periods.

Skills

Finance experience

Accounting

FP&A

Analytics

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

CPA or MBA a plus

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)
• Maximum: $87,500 annually

TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws.

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.