Senior Finance Manager

About MARI Group

MARI is a global events and experiences company powering world-defining live experiences. Our portfolio of premium live properties spans sports, art, and entertainment — including the Madrid and Miami Open tennis tournaments, Frieze (a leading voice in contemporary art), and Barrett-Jackson (the premium U.S. collector car auction company). MARI also includes TodayTix Group, the global e-commerce leader for cultural experiences, connecting millions of customers with the best in live entertainment. 

MARI is reshaping the live events landscape — building a growing portfolio of category-defining events and brands that set the standard for what's next, across sports, entertainment, art, and lifestyle. 

At MARI, you'll work alongside people who are passionate, curious, and driven — people who believe that live experiences have the power to shape culture, and who care about the work, the mission, and each other. We welcome outstanding applicants of all backgrounds and encourage everyone to apply.

About the Role

Collect-a-Con is the premier pop culture convention series dedicated to trading cards, collectibles, and the communities built around them. With events across the US attracting tens of thousands of passionate fans, collectors, and creators, Collect-a-Con is one of the fastest-growing live event properties in the collectibles space — and a newly acquired and exciting addition to the MARI portfolio.

As Senior Finance Manager, you'll serve as the key finance partner for Collect-a-Con, owning the full financial picture for the business unit. You'll sit at the intersection of day-to-day financial operations and strategic decision-making, partnering closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure strong reporting, governance, and financial health across the division. 

The base salary range for this role is $150,000 – $165,000. This role is bonus eligible; the on-target earning range is $165,000 – $181,000. Salary is determined by market data, experience, location, and internal banding. Ranges will be discussed transparently during the interview process.

Please note: this role is open to US-based candidates only. We prefer candidates in the greater New York City area who can participate in our hybrid work model, but will consider remote candidates who can work East Coast hours.

What Success Looks Like:

• Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes are completed accurately and on time, with a fully reconciled P&L and balance sheet for the Collect-a-Con entity

• Budgeting and forecasting cycles are owned end-to-end, with variance analysis that meaningfully informs senior leadership decisions

• Event financials are consistently reconciled and closed out in a timely manner, with clear visibility into revenue, costs, and profitability

• Finance processes, controls, and reporting tools are implemented and maintained across the division, improving consistency and speed of reporting

• Cross-functional relationships with budget holders and non-finance stakeholders are strong, with finance seen as a proactive and trusted business partner

What You'll Own:

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close in accordance with US GAAP and corporate policies, including reconciliation and review of the P&L and balance sheet for the division

• Own the Collect-a-Con budgeting and forecasting process, including coordinating, gathering, and interpreting financial information and analyzing variances

• Provide ongoing support to budget holders on event financial management, ensuring accuracy in revenue and profit reporting and availability of information for senior management

• Deliver management reporting for decision-making, including trend, variance, and sensitivity analysis, and communicate financial drivers to both senior and non-finance stakeholders

• Reconcile event financials across revenue and costs, ensuring timely close-out of event finances with a focus on cost control and profitability

• Provide ad hoc financial reporting, new business modelling, due diligence support, and business analysis as needed

• Implement and maintain finance processes, reporting tools, and controls across the division to ensure consistency, accuracy, and speed

• Manage day-to-day Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes in partnership with WNS, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and accurate processing

• Prepare quarterly divisional cash flow forecasts and monitor business unit cash flow requirements

• Support HR with payroll processing and finance review, and oversee local tax filings for the Collect-a-Con entity

• Travel to and work onsite at events as required to support the finance team

What You Bring:

• Chartered Accountant qualification (CA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent)

• 3–4 years post-qualified experience

• Industry experience in live events, entertainment, or a similarly fast-paced environment

• Strong ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to senior and non-finance stakeholders

• Proactive, adaptive approach with a genuine curiosity for understanding the business and the factors that drive it

Benefits & Perks 

Here are some of the Benefits and Perks offered at MARI Group:

• Healthcare, vision, and dental plans with contributions from the company

• Life and disability insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) Matching

• Flexible Paid Time Off 

• Enhanced gyms, wellness and financial wellbeing apps access via Wellhub

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pre-Tax FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Commuter Benefits

• Perks and discounts via MARI’s employment partner, Trinet

MARI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees based on religious practices, mental health, or physical needs.