Paid Intern - Accounting & Finance

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

About TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO includes UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization, and WWE, the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. Together, our organizations reach more than 1 billion households in approximately 210 countries and territories, and we organize more than 300 live events year-round, attracting more than two million fans. TKO is majority owned by Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company.

Department
TKO's accounting and finance department is responsible for managing the company's financial records and operations. The department evaluates financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement, prepares and implements the financial budget, including cash flow forecasts and prepares financial reports for management, investors, and other stakeholders.

Position Summary
The Accounting & Finance Intern will have the opportunity to work with the TKO Accounting & Finance team supporting the monthly and quarterly close as well as forecasting process. This person will also have the opportunity to learn the process for journal entries, identifying discrepancies, research, and understanding the external audit process and compliance requirement.

Responsibilities
• Learn and use the finance & accounting department's primary software tools: JD Edwards (accounting system) and Blackline (account reconciliations).
• Assist with the preparation of monthly journal entries, including the creation of supporting documentation.
• Identify discrepancies between actual and forecasted results.
• Assist with gathering supporting documentation as part of our internal and external audit processes.
• Assist with researching accounting guidance and preparing accounting memos.
• Learn the external audit process and compliance requirements.
• Other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Accounting and Finance, or related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a our fast-paced environment.
• Team player.
• Willing to learn and grow.

Program Details

We offer internship opportunities across WWE, UFC, and TKO Corporate. Locations include Stamford, CT; Las Vegas, NV, and New York City. All internships are in the office and in-person, unless otherwise noted.

In addition to hands-on experience and exposure to the global sports and entertainment industry, interns participate in events such as welcome/farewell sessions, a speaker series featuring company leaders, and career training workshops addressing everything from LinkedIn profile enhancement to resume building, interviewing skills, and networking.

Internships are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, or standard local working hours in the intern location.

Important Dates
• By January 24th: Approved internships will post externally.
• February 28th: Applications will be accepted through this date.
• Mid-February: Recruiters will kick off the recruiting process.
• March 1 -April 15th: The interview and selection process will take place.
• The program will be 12 weeks in length
• May 19th through August 8th

Recruitment Process
Our process consists of four steps.
• 1. Tell us your story. In addition to your application and resume, please attach a word document and in 300 words max, share why you're interested in the role. What are the unique perspectives, abilities, and qualities you would bring to the role? What do you hope to learn?
• 2. Video Interview with a Recruiter. If selected for the next round, you will be contacted by the recruiting team to schedule a 30- minute video interview.
• 3. Video Interview with the Hiring Manager. If selected to move forward, you will meet with the hiring manager and potentially 1-2 additional team members.
• 4. Offer or Decline. If selected for the position, a recruiter will call to extend an offer. If you have not been selected, a recruiter will reach out to let you know.

Eligibility

We have a strong preference for rising seniors and those within six months of graduation from an undergraduate university.

Candidates must indicate if they now or in the future require Endeavor to commence (''sponsor'') an immigration case in order to employ them (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case).

Pay

We offer paid internships; rates vary based on location. Pay rates typically align with local required minimums and vary by country.

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