VP, Ad Sales Finance

We’re looking for new team members to join FanDuel Sports Network, the nation’s largest provider of live local sports.

As a local sports media platform, we’re proud to be the local media partner for 29 MLB, NHL, and NBA teams, producing and delivering over 3,000 live games and events every year. Whether it’s the heat of a playoff push or the excitement of Opening Day, we’re all about delivering the moments that matter to hometown fans.

We’re part of Main Street Sports Group, serving fans in regions across our15 owned and operated networks. We combine powerful partnerships, cutting-edge streaming technology, and smart distribution to make sure fans can watch their teams how they want, whether that’s through a direct-to-consumer streaming platform or major cable providers.

The Position:

FanDuel Sports Network is seeking a VP, Ad Sales Finance to join our dynamic finance team. Reporting to the SVP - FP&A, this position will be the operational finance support partner to the Sales team that spans multiple professional sports leagues (MLB, NBA, NHL & Others) and across linear and digital assets. We are seeking a change-agent who is comfortable in a transformational role that will drive improved results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The Game Plan:
(What you will do)

• Act as key business partner to the head of Ad Sales and the Regional Sales leaders responsible for overseeing all FP&A functions of the division including forecasting, month-end analysis and month close support
• Oversee and develop a growing team of finance professionals; act as a transformation leader within the finance department to identify, implement and continuously improve process
• Assist the Corporate FP&A team in all monthly and quarterly deliverables to various stakeholders including but not limited to the Board of Directors, senior management, lenders and investors
• Perform in-depth analysis and deliver insights on inventory capacity, utilization & sell-thru, and rate/CPM trends to drive revenue growth
• Execute monthly close analysis with reporting on variance analysis at the team level and identify trends and insights to share with management
• Collaborate with the data analytics team to coordinate real time data flow and dashboards
• Full P&L ownership over the ad sales function (including sales compensation, capital investments, headcount, creative staffing and marketing)
• Lead the forecast and budget process for all 29 professional teams and associated inventory including overhead of local and national resources
• Act as the subject matter expert in Advertising and Sponsorship and lead special projects as requested by management.

The Stats:
(What to bring)

• BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting, Accounting degree preferred, CPA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years accounting experience and familiarity with areas of financial reporting, SEC reporting, and public company experience.
• A strong background in leading roles developing internal and external working relationships as well as experience managing a small team of direct reports
• Deep expertise of advertising in national and local markets, sports preferable but not required
• Solid understanding of general ledger and cost accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Player Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits – Start 1st day of employment
• Wellness Program Incentive
• 401K – Match up to 4%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal)
• Company Holidays
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Employee Discounts

The Company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

FanDuel Sports Network, Independently Owned & Operated by Main Street Sports Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you like growth and working with dedicated, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

It is the policy of FanDuel Sports Network to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FanDuel Sports Network will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.