Finance Manager

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. Position Overview The Finance Manager, Core will support financial planning, management accounting, and business partnering across On Location’s Core Events portfolio. This role is responsible for driving financial rigor, owning event-level financial outcomes, and partnering closely with business leaders and controllership to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls, and optimal decision-making. The role reports to Senior Finance leadership with the opportunity to manage junior finance staff supporting event execution. Key Responsibilities - Serve as a lead finance partner across the Core Events portfolio, including ownership of event-level P&L oversight and reporting - Own Finance sign-off of event P&Ls, including review, challenge, and validation of revenue, costs, and margin outcomes prior to close and reporting - Partner closely with Controllership to ensure accuracy of accounting treatment, completeness of accruals, and adherence to financial reporting policies - Manage and develop Event Accountants, including review of work product and development planning - Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close deliverables, including review of journal entries, variance explanations, and management reporting outputs - Own budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year planning processes for assigned event portfolio - Partner with business leads to monitor revenue performance, cost drivers, and margin optimization - Provide variance analysis vs. plan, prior year, and latest forecast with actionable insights - Maintain and enhance financial models for ticketing, hospitality packages, and event operations - Support contract analysis and accounting treatment (e.g., revenue recognition, cost capitalization, principal vs. agent considerations) - Ensure alignment with corporate finance policies, audit requirements, and internal control standards - Act as finance lead for key events, ensuring financial visibility, governance, and control in real time Qualifications - 5–7+ years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, or Accounting - Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA and/or MBA preferred - Experience in live events, hospitality, sports, or entertainment businesses strongly preferred - Demonstrated experience managing junior team members or leading project workstreams - Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial close processes, with experience reviewing or owning P&L accuracy - Strong financial modeling, Excel, and data analysis skills - Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and operate in fast-paced environments - Strong understanding of event P&L structures, cost allocation, and profitability drivers - Experience working with senior leadership and producing executive-ready deliverables 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: $75,000 annually(minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds) Hiring Rate Maximum: $100,000 annually TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. 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