Senior Manager of Financial Operations - Sports & New Business Initiatives

Proof of the Pudding is a chef-led hospitality company delivering food and beverage experiences at some of North America’s most complex sports, entertainment, cultural, and live-event venues.

Founded in Atlanta in 1979, Proof has built a national reputation for doing hospitality differently — from-scratch cooking at scale, hyper-local sourcing, and a partnership-first approach that treats clients as collaborators, not contracts. The company serves professional and collegiate sports venues, convention centers, cultural institutions, and large-scale destination events across the United States and Internationally.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Manager, you'll be responsible for elements of the financial reporting and consolidation supporting Proof leadership to provide timely, data-driven reporting and insights to inform decisions around the Company’s Key Events and New Business Initiatives.

The role will also play a key role in supporting the onsite finance delivery for the events, particularly on PGA & Other Large Sporting Events.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support P+L leaders in the consolidation of forecasts and monitoring of core economics of key events
• Lead projects / model development to answer specific questions related to financial performance or strategic initiatives and identify recommendations to drive results
• Support the Business Development team to evaluate new opportunities, especially around key events and other new initiatives in sports.
• Conduct quantitative analysis of operational and financial data, including monthly financial analysis, reforecasting, variance analysis, channel and product analysis, and pipeline analysis
• Maintain consolidation of the event plan, financial models and scenario analysis
• Oversee forecast and monthly monitoring of event specific G&A, including streamlining processes and supervising account reconciliations
• Assist in scaling and automating processes for financial and operational reporting for key events.
• Partner with the P&L Leads and broader Proof accounting teams as needed on monthly reporting, cash forecasting, and financial strategy and planning

Performs other related duties as needed.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience required
• Must be adaptable with work and travel schedule with availability to travel throughout the year.  This position will require moderate travel, especially around key events and new business initiative evaluation. 

• Ideal background experience include but are not limited to investment banking, consulting, or corporate FP+A
• Able to summarize information into insights using a mix of data presentation and visualization techniques
• Excellent excel and modeling skills; capable in PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross functionally. This position will work closely with C-Suites and Senior Leaders in S&E.
• Knowledgeable about data gathering, cleaning, and transforming techniques
• Comfortable making assumptions to help navigate inconsistent or incomplete data sources
• Excellent attention to detail
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, QuickSight) a plus

CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships.  Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion.  Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks.  Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
• Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. 
• Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards.  Use equipment and materials properly.  Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements.  Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately.  Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.
• Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
• Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard. 
• Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency.  Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
• Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations.  Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
• Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will mainly consist of in-office work which entails computer usage, interdepartmental meetings and communications. This position’s duties and work location may change based upon business needs and/or busy event schedules.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• This is considered a full-time salary position with starting rate of $125,000/year plus opportunity for annual performance bonus.
• Proof is pleased to provide all full-time eligible employees with Basic Life and AD&D as well as long term disability at no cost to employees
• Full-time eligible employees may choose to enroll in optional benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Voluntary Hospitality Indemnity
• Additional benefits include a cell phone stipend.

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.