Director, Corporate Finance

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. 

• 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

• 1-2 direct reports

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

• 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

• 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 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.