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Senior Manager of Accounting and Finance – New York, NY

YES Network for the Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment (G.A.M.E.)

Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment (“G.A.M.E.”), a joint venture of Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network (“YES”) and MSG Networks (“MSGN”), is actively seeking a Senior Manager of Finance/Business Partner to join their team in the greater NYC area.

About G.A.M.E.:

G.A.M.E. is a joint venture between YES and MSGN to capitalize on technical and operational synergies associated with YES’ and MSGN’s streaming services. G.A.M.E. will also offer turn-key digital content distribution services, including platform technology, operational support and comprehensive data analytics to third parties, utilizing the combined technical and operational expertise each company has garnered from the respective successful launch and operation of their streaming services.

About the Role :

G.A.M.E. is actively seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting and Finance to own the accounting and financial planning and analysis processes for G.A.M.E. This is a newly created role that will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Finance at YES Network, with dotted lines to MSGN and G.A.M.E. management.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Accounting: Oversee the monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure adherence to GAAP standards.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, revenue recognition, and fixed assets functions.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Manage and mentor a small team, fostering development and accountability.
• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis and modeling to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights to management at G.A.M.E., YES and MSGN.
• Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to department heads and senior management at G.A.M.E., YES and MSGN, offering financial expertise and strategic advice.
• Collaborate with various business units to drive financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Provide financial training and support to non-financial managers at G.A.M.E., YES and MSGN to enhance their financial understanding and decision-making capabilities.
• Strategic Initiatives: Support business expansion, including due diligence, financial evaluation and planning.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects aimed at improving business processes and systems.
• Identify and implement best practices in financial management and reporting.

Ideal Candidate:

• 5-8+ years of previous agency, TV, subscription streaming service, marketing and/or professional sports team or league experience is desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills are required.
• Superb oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Superior attention to detail is needed as well as excellent relationship building skills.
• Strong knowledge of regional sports teams and thorough understanding of media landscape with working knowledge of sports, including MLB and NBA is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is necessary.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Bill.com and Bank of America CashPro a plus.

Additional Important Information & Offerings:

• M-F; NYC office role with work-from-home flexibility
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance, HSA, parental leave, transit commuter benefits
• 401k w/ employer match
• $130k-$160k base salary range
• Strong team-centric and collaborative company culture environment

About G.A.M.E., YES and MSGN:

Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment (GAME) was created by two market-leading regional sports networks - YES and MSG Networks - to create turnkey streaming solutions for teams, rightsholders and networks to best deliver and monetize their content through a direct relationship with their fans. Leveraging the combined experience of these two pioneering sports media companies and sharing their award-winning technical and operational expertise, GAME is offering an innovative, full-stack video streaming platform for DTC/TVE audiences. From design and content delivery across all platforms to ongoing management, technological and marketing services, Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment is redefining the sports media ecosystem.

Founded in 2002, The YES Network owns the exclusive regional media rights of the 27-time World Champion New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Nets. YES, which has earned 151 Emmy Awards since its 2002 launch, also televises original biography, interview and magazine programs, college sports and Manchester City and AC Milan soccer.

MSG Networks, a pioneer in sports media, owns and operates two award-winning regional sports and entertainment networks (MSG and MSG Sportsnet) and MSG+, a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming service, that serve the nation’s number one media market, the New York DMA, as well as other portions of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The networks feature a wide range of compelling sports content, including exclusive live local games and other programming of the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres, as well as significant coverage of the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills. This content, in addition to a diverse array of other sporting events and critically acclaimed original programming, has established MSG Networks as the gold standard in regional sports. MSG Networks is part of the Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR).

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law

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