TL;DR

Senior Associate, Agency Operations: Supporting financial and operational rigor across CAA’s departments, with a specific focus on the Technology department, by owning core Technology Finance elements with an accent on budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and reporting. Focus on conducting strategic analysis, driving business results, and identifying growth opportunities within a complex agency environment.

Location: Hybrid, based in Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $120,000–$150,000 annually

Company

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise across various media, finance, and consumer sectors.

What you will do

  • Own and support core financial planning processes for the Technology organization, providing clear financial visibility and decision support.
  • Prepare detailed annual plans and mid-year reforecast submissions for the CAATech department.
  • Maintain and enhance a holistic Technology financial model, incorporating actuals, forecasts, and scenario analysis.
  • Partner with Technology leadership to review monthly financial performance, explain variances, and update rolling forecasts.
  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc financial processes, including actuals vs. forecast analysis and coordination with Accounting.
  • Contribute financial and analytical support to broader corporate and agency operational initiatives, improve data quality, and assist with decision-making.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or other quantitative discipline.
  • 5+ years of Investment Banking, FP&A, or detailed financial modeling experience.
  • Strong finance foundation including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Exceptional time management, decision-making, critical thinking, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Ability to be trusted with confidential information.

Culture & Benefits

  • Work for a leading entertainment and sports agency known for its collaborative culture and exceptional client service.
  • Opportunity for a discretionary bonus in addition to the base salary.
  • Committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, not discriminating on various protected characteristics.
  • Provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.