Finance Director

About the Position

The Golden State Valkyries are looking for a Director to support the growth of the business. In this role, you will partner closely with accounting and operational department heads while leading the annual budget and quarterly forecast. We are looking for a self-starter with incredible attention to detail, financial acumen, aptitude for technology, and a desire to work within a fast-paced environment. This position reports to the Vice President, FP&A (Golden State).

Come share your expertise while learning more about this growing sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative and dedication!

This is a full-time position based in Oakland, CA with occasional travel to San Francisco.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close for the Golden State Valkyries and supporting Golden State subsidiaries
• Partner with senior leadership (e.g., Ticketing, Marketing, Partnerships, and Operations) to provide strategic financial insights and decision support
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models for revenue forecasting, expense analysis, capital planning, and scenario planning
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports and presentations, including variance analysis and performance dashboards
• Maintain financial assumptions and working model in Adaptive planning tool
• Ad hoc scenario analysis
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting/Finance, or equivalent work experience; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, MBA) is a plus
• 7+ years reporting and forecasting in an FP&A environment, ideally within professional sports, management consulting, investment banking, and/or public accounting
• Leadership skills and deep experience working in highly cross-functional and strategic roles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable insights; ability to align financial strategies with overall business objectives
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying financial concepts to diverse audiences
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in PowerPoint and Excel (i.e., xlookups, pivot tables, if/then statements and other advanced calculations and formulas)
• Proficiency in financial reporting systems (NetSuite) and/or financial planning systems (Adaptive Planning)

Compensation

• $155,000 - 164,000 + Bonus
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
• Employer 401K match
• Vacation and a generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 Golden State is an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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