Finance Manager, Southwest Region

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.

WORK TYPE: Onsite

LOCATION DETAILS:  711 N Front St Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38107 or 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

WORK HOURS: Mon-Fri; 8am-5pm CST

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Travel is minimal, any travel would be primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected for meetings.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Finance Manager is an important member of our Varsity Event Finance team by overseeing a region’s financial health by analyzing data, assisting with the creation of financial reports, managing event budgets, advising senior regional management on key financial decisions, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop and manage event budgets, forecast future financial performance in season.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements for internal and external stakeholders, including income statements and balance sheets for region.
• Identify areas for cost reduction, implement cost-saving measures, and monitor expenses against budgets.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Effectively communicate financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and financial regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Time Management Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excel proficiency
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Financial Analytical Skills
• Experience with Quickbooks      

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; or 3 years of related experience in accounting, finance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. The ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.  

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; drive, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

During events, the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (5 hours plus) is required. The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio, walkie talkie, text message and email is required. The ability to lift, bend, push, pull and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. is required.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

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At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It