Account Executive, Business Operations

This is a Full Time Job


The Role

The Account Executive, Business Operations supports the Finance & Operations team by partnering closely with management and account/function leads to ensure departmental processes run efficiently and accurately. This role requires a strong interest in business operations, finance/accounting, and sports and entertainment marketing, along with the ability to support cross-functional teams and contribute to ongoing process improvement.

Responsibilities
• Attend account/function team meetings to gain a deep understanding of the business and determine how to best provide financial support.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally across all agency verticals while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Provide training and development support to assigned teams on finance processes, systems, and policies.
• Track revenue, budgets, and expenses for assigned teams as needed.
• Review finance-related submissions for accuracy and completeness before advancing for approval.
• Maintain and regularly update finance and process-related documentation for assigned accounts/functions.
• Manage monthly Aging Report follow-ups for assigned accounts/functions.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and support the development and implementation of processes that enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and projections for assigned teams as needed.
• Ensure inter-company client records are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with corporate requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between corporate Accounting & Finance and client Account teams to ensure alignment and seamless communication.

Qualifications
• 2+ years' experience in finance, operations, project management, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of - and interest in - project management, finance, business operations, policies, and process improvement.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy; these skills are critical to success in this role.
• Highly adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities, and capable of meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); advanced Excel skills strongly preferred.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across departments and within a demanding environment.
• Creative and analytical thinker with curiosity about technology, digital solutions, and industry trends.
• BA/BS from an accredited college or university preferred.

Location

This role will be located in our New York or Los Angeles office. The Brand Consulting department offers a flexible work schedule and requires a minimum three days per week on-site.

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.