Next Level Sports
Next Level Sports is a rapidly growing youth sports organization operating in over 25 states nationwide. We’re on a mission to deliver best‑in‑class experiences for athletes and families, powered by strong operational and financial foundations. As we continue scaling, we’re looking for a hands‑on
Director of Finance
to help strengthen and mature our financial infrastructure while supporting our accounting and reporting needs.
Position Overview The Director of Finance will play a key role in managing day‑to‑day finance operations while helping build scalable systems and processes to support growth. This role will oversee and guide accounting staff through the month‑end close, cash management, and reporting functions, while also rolling up their sleeves to execute core financial tasks and cash management. The ideal candidate has experience in high‑growth, multi‑entity organizations and brings both operational excellence and a builder’s mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Month‑End Close (MEC):
Oversee and manage the month‑end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting.
Serve as primary contact for financial audits related to revenue recognition and yearly compliance audits.
Accounts Payable (AP):
Review AP aging reports, manage vendor payments, and identify opportunities to improve payment processes and cash flow.
Cash Forecasting:
Lead weekly and monthly cash forecasting to provide visibility into liquidity and support business decision‑making.
Progressive FP&A or strategic finance experience in high‑growth or dynamic environments.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to independently see issues through to resolution.
Systems & Processes:
Drive improvements in accounting and reporting processes, leveraging automation and technology to scale efficiently.
Financial Reporting:
Prepare and review program‑level and corporate financial statements, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare ad‑hoc financial analyses and reports to support decision‑making.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
Partner with operations and leadership teams to align financial reporting with business performance and strategic goals.
Exemplary interpersonal skills to clearly articulate financial data into actionable insights to various non‑finance stakeholders and senior leadership.
Program Finance:
Strategize and collaborate with each vertical owner enhancing profitability, creating framework for profitability measures, and owning financial operations to support verticals.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
5–8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
Proven success in
month‑end close management ,
cash forecasting , and
AP oversight .
Experience working with
multi‑entity
or
multi‑location
organizations preferred.
Demonstrated ability to
build and improve processes , policies, and controls in a growing environment.
Comfortable working in a
fractional
or
part‑time
capacity, with a willingness to balance strategic oversight and tactical execution.
Strong communication and organizational skills with a collaborative, proactive approach.
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Director of Finance
to help strengthen and mature our financial infrastructure while supporting our accounting and reporting needs.
Position Overview The Director of Finance will play a key role in managing day‑to‑day finance operations while helping build scalable systems and processes to support growth. This role will oversee and guide accounting staff through the month‑end close, cash management, and reporting functions, while also rolling up their sleeves to execute core financial tasks and cash management. The ideal candidate has experience in high‑growth, multi‑entity organizations and brings both operational excellence and a builder’s mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Month‑End Close (MEC):
Oversee and manage the month‑end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting.
Serve as primary contact for financial audits related to revenue recognition and yearly compliance audits.
Accounts Payable (AP):
Review AP aging reports, manage vendor payments, and identify opportunities to improve payment processes and cash flow.
Cash Forecasting:
Lead weekly and monthly cash forecasting to provide visibility into liquidity and support business decision‑making.
Progressive FP&A or strategic finance experience in high‑growth or dynamic environments.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to independently see issues through to resolution.
Systems & Processes:
Drive improvements in accounting and reporting processes, leveraging automation and technology to scale efficiently.
Financial Reporting:
Prepare and review program‑level and corporate financial statements, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare ad‑hoc financial analyses and reports to support decision‑making.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
Partner with operations and leadership teams to align financial reporting with business performance and strategic goals.
Exemplary interpersonal skills to clearly articulate financial data into actionable insights to various non‑finance stakeholders and senior leadership.
Program Finance:
Strategize and collaborate with each vertical owner enhancing profitability, creating framework for profitability measures, and owning financial operations to support verticals.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
5–8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
Proven success in
month‑end close management ,
cash forecasting , and
AP oversight .
Experience working with
multi‑entity
or
multi‑location
organizations preferred.
Demonstrated ability to
build and improve processes , policies, and controls in a growing environment.
Comfortable working in a
fractional
or
part‑time
capacity, with a willingness to balance strategic oversight and tactical execution.
Strong communication and organizational skills with a collaborative, proactive approach.
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