At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.  

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential. 

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

As Sr. Manager, FP&A and Accounting, you will oversee the financial planning & analysis and accounting function for several essential business functions, including Global Partnership, Ticket Sales, Suites and VIP Hospitality and Retention. Furthermore, this individual will play an integral role in MLSE’s business planning, forecasting and planning cycles.

This role will provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior management which will include performing new business analysis, preparing board presentations, financial presentations, and cash flow analysis. This role will also support finance leadership in balancing and consolidating financial output from our reporting system, Oracle. The successful candidate will have a consistent record of driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with management and the senior finance team to review operational and financial results
• Monitor and analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators, including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures
• Present budgets, forecasts and variance analyses to the Senior Leadership Team on a regular and timely basis; communicate key trends and observations; make recommendations and champion opportunities to improve performance
• Engage Finance CSRs and department heads to review 3-year outlook to ensure latest financial targets are communicated to upper management and the Board
• Prepare Plan package to be mailed out to the Board of Directors for approval
• Review rolling forecast prepared by finance CSRs to ensure it is aligned with expectations of management and departments
• Review and update 3-year Strat Plan, annually
• Evaluate processes to improve efficiencies and understand return on investment
• Review accounting close for key business functions
• Ensure timely reporting of actual results
• Coordinate the annual budget planning cycle
• Prepare and present annual targets to departments/groups and consolidate overall budget
• Meet with department heads to discuss budget increase requests and new initiatives

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience.  We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application. 

• An undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, with a CPA designation is an asset
• Proven experience working in Finance & Accounting
• Experience leading multifaceted a dynamic and impactful team with a focus on mentoring for influence
• Consistent record leading Finance and Accounting within a high-growth multifaceted organization
• Expert learner with sound planning, forecasting, problem-solving, analytical, financial modelling and technical skills; must have the ability to achieve operational excellence through others
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting deadlines with accurate and detailed results
• Driven, self-starter, enthusiastic learner
• Excellent influencer and advisor
• Politically savvy; exercises discretion and diplomacy

Apply by: March 31, 2023

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.