Director, Corporate Finance

Job Summary

The Director of Corporate Finance will be a member of the Vinik Sports Group Finance Department and will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and operational excellence of the organization. This position is responsible for delivering clear, data-driven financial insights that guide executive decision-making and support long-term business goals. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical acumen with leadership skills to oversee critical financial processes while ensuring accuracy and transparency in reporting.

As a strategic partner to senior leadership, the Director will foster collaboration across departments, champion process improvements, and leverage technology to enhance financial systems and reporting capabilities. In a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this role requires adaptability and a hands-on approach. We are a powerful team which contributes across multiple processes and lines of business, making scalability and versatility essential. The Director will also mentor a high-performing team and drive initiatives that strengthen financial discipline and innovation throughout the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to support planning and scenario analysis
• Lead the annual budgeting and semi-annual forecasting processes
• Work closely with department leaders to gather input, validate assumptions, and align financial targets with business objectives
• Collaborate with budget owners to analyze monthly reporting, evaluate significant variances, and proactively recommend actions to meet business goals
• Work with Accounting to ensure accurate financials and support preparation of monthly reporting packages and financial analytics for senior management, executives, and ownership presentations
• Support the annual audits
• Assist in treasury management
• Collaborate with NHL on various topics
• Develop and mentor a high-performing financial team, fostering continuous improvement and innovation
• Leverage and build upon existing systems to create more robust financial models and reports
• Perform special projects, as needed

Supervisory & Management Responsibilities

• 1-2 direct reports

Game/Event Responsibilities

• Game/Event Night responsibilities: limited
• Approximate number of events worked per year:10

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics
• 7-10 years of professional experience; 2-4 years of direct people management experience
• Advanced technical Excel skills required as well as proficiency in other Microsoft Office software.
• Experience working with multi-dimensional database technology (Oracle EPM or equivalent technology)
• Strong technical skills and thorough understanding of professional finance and accounting terminology and techniques
• Ability to build strong relationships and instill trust with colleagues
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written); excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills; excellent organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop people
• Capable of discretely handling confidential matters and information
• Strong attention to detail, excellent planning skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and as part of a team, taking on tasks at all levels
• MBA degree preferred
• Experience working with Sage Intacct preferred

Working Conditions

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in office and arena environment that can be exciting, loud and distracting
• This is an onsite role; flexibility to work a minority of time remotely.
• Ability to work extended hours including late nights, holidays, and weekends as needed
• Ability to work in cold/hot indoor and outdoor temperatures
• Ability to commute/travel within the Greater Tampa Area and the US for up to one-week at a time