Manager, Event Finance

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment creates bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality, The Brooklyn Way. As the parent company of marquee properties including the Brooklyn Nets, NY Liberty and Barclays Center, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment operates at the intersection of live entertainment, premium hospitality, and community engagement.

As it expands its existing portfolio, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment now includes BK Mag, Brooklyn Wine Club, and a hospitality business developing several location-based entertainment properties.

Whether on the court, on stage, or in the workplace, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is driven by a pursuit of excellence—constantly evolving, innovating, and pushing boundaries to elevate its business and expand its fan base. The company is deeply committed to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion, both internally and across its communities, ensuring that every interaction reflects its values of growth mindset, integrity, accountability and care.

We are guided by our core values:

Integrity: Be intellectually honest at all times. Demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards.

Care: Care for everything and everyone around us. Practice empathy, respect, and inclusion to promote an environment of excellence and success.

Growth Mindset: Develop ourselves and those around us. Experiment, learn, and improve from everything we do.

Accountability: Deliver on our word, take responsibility for our actions, and work in the interest of our team.

SUMMARY

If you’re energized by the business side of live entertainment, sports, concerts, and the challenge of turning data into decisions that impact thousands of fans, this role offers a rare opportunity to combine financial expertise with the excitement of live events.

The Manager, Event Finance will serve as a key advisor for data-driven decision-making, with a strong emphasis on event profitability, ticket sales forecasting, per capita (per cap) revenue analysis, staffing optimization, variance analysis, event economics development, and managing the division’s cash flow model to ensure effective liquidity planning.

This position requires the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights that influence business strategy. The Manager will proactively evaluate trends across event revenue streams and cost drivers, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver recommendations to improve financial outcomes. This role plays a critical part in enhancing financial transparency and operational insight, enabling leadership to make strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate combines strong organizational and communication skills with advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities. This role will partner closely with cross-functional teams and interact regularly with senior leadership, including the CFO, serving as a strategic financial advisor to the Entertainment division.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Lead and perform detailed financial analysis of events, including profitability analysis, cost variance reviews, and margin optimization

Own and manage the Event Finance cash flow model, providing forward-looking visibility into liquidity, event timing impacts, and working capital needs

Build, maintain, and enhance financial models to forecast event performance, including ticket sales, attendance, and per capita revenue streams (e.g., concessions, merchandise)

Develop and manage ticket sales forecasts, analyzing historical trends, pacing, and market factors to support revenue projections

Conduct event staffing analysis to evaluate labor needs, optimize staffing models, and ensure alignment with operational demands and budget targets

Analyze event budgets versus actuals, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings and revenue optimization

Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs), including per cap metrics and labor efficiency measures, to evaluate event financial performance

Provide financial oversight and analysis across the full event lifecycle, including pre-event planning, live event execution, and post-event settlement

Develop and deliver advanced reporting, dashboards, and financial insights to support leadership decision-making

Serve as a strategic finance partner to the Entertainment team, providing insights and guidance on ticketing, pricing, staffing, and revenue optimization strategies

Provide on-site financial oversight and analysis during events, including night-of-show settlements as needed

Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced financial visibility

Support broader Finance initiatives and strategic projects across BKSE

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

5+ years of experience in entertainment finance, accounting, or finance, with a strong emphasis on financial analysis

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; CPA or MBA a plus

Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis, ideally including revenue forecasting (ticketing, per caps, etc.)

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling required)

Experience with data visualization or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, AI-tools) and/or SQL is a plus

Experience in entertainment, live events, sports, or production environments strongly preferred

WHO YOU ARE

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with experience mentoring or managing team members a plus

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights to non-financial stakeholders

High level of integrity and ability to manage sensitive and confidential financial information

Flexible and adaptable, with willingness to work non-traditional hours and availability to support events during evenings, weekends, and holidays

COMPENSATION

$100,000 - $115,000

Full-time employees are eligible for a robust slate of total rewards, including:

Bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA and FSA eligibility

401k Employer Match at 4%

Competitive PTO policy & Company Holidays

Parental leave policy eligible after 6 months of service

Access to events at Barclays Center, subject to ticket availability

Free lunch onsite Monday - Thursday; onsite barista bar

And more!

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will be based in our corporate headquarters in Brooklyn, with ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays at our arena.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion/creed, gender, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage, immigration, or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, height and weight, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws.