Summary Description:

The Business Analytics Fellow will play a critical role in the development and implementation of the Business Analytics function of the organization. This position will work intimately with senior management and all business departments (finance, marketing, sales & operations) to organize business data, build software tools and analyze results to assist in business decision making.

This position reports to the SVP, Finance & Administration.

Duties: 

• Design and create processes for data extraction & analysis from internal and external data sources
• Assist in the preparation of business plans/business case analysis for new projects or initiatives, working closely with different department managers to agree planning assumptions, scope, and objectives
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decisions. Build financial models using data from financial systems and other sources, to support business decisions and the execution of strategic and tactical initiatives
• Assist in the identification of key performance metrics across departments, and develop related monitoring and communication protocols
• Assist in identifying business issues and related opportunities for improvement
• Establish and maintain strong business partnerships and cross-functional relationships

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Computer Science required, MBA preferred
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills, demonstrated ability to identify issues and problem-solve
• Experience with R, Stata, or similar statistical software/packages
• Strong technical and systems skills with proven ability to learn new applications and previous experience using Access, Business Objects, Excel, and Power Point
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects with competing demands for resources, ability to adapt to change
• Proficiency in working in a fast-paced, complex, dynamic business environment
• Flexibility, with the ability to work additional hours and in a variety of different business tasks as needed
• Interest in professional sports and familiarity with related business terminology
• Ability to serve a one year fellowship

Position Profile: Payroll Clerk and Accounting Assistant 

Department: Finance

Reports to: Payroll Coordinator/Controller
 
Job Summary: Accountable and responsible for aspects of payroll process and other functions within the Finance Department. Contacts and assists employees in process of obtaining information for payroll production and tax related issues; verifies totals, responds to and resolves employee questions and problems and delivers quality customer service.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Assist in the compilation of payroll data such as garnishments, vacation time, insurance and 401(k) deductions.
2. Poll electronic time clocks (ABI Software) and review the downloaded information for completeness and accuracy.
3. Assist in contacting various department supervisors for any missed times. 
4. Assist in the collection of management reports from reporting software.
5. Process a payroll run for hourly, salary or player payroll when needed. 
6. Perform reviews to ensure accuracy of payroll runs. 
7. Assist the accounting department in a variety of day-to-day activities and serve as primary back-up for key functions within the department.  Be versatile to carry out duties related to a variety of accounting functions.

COMPETENCIES
1. Strong attention to detail. 
2. Analytical Skills-Synthesize information; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs and generates creative solutions.
3. Technical Skills-Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Share skills with others and recognizes training opportunities for staff.
4. Oral Communications-Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification. Demonstrates group presentation skills and participates in meetings.
5. Written Communications- Writes clearly and informatively.
6. Motivation-Demonstrates excellent personal motivation and encourages others to be motivated and enthusiastic. Shows persistence and overcomes obstacles. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Light office duties and activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)
1. 2-3 years of payroll processing experience.
2. Experience with general financial accounting rules and regulations. 
3. Business degree or equivalent work experience.
4. Experience with multi-jurisdictional payroll preferred.
5. Experience with Microsoft products including Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.
6. Experience with Interlogic Outsourcing, Inc payroll software (or similar) and ABI payroll preferred.
 

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE