Finance Intern

About MLSE:

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

Job Description

As part of the MLSE finance team, you will have the unique opportunity to support MLSE’s business planning, forecasting and strategic planning cycles. You will have the opportunity to work with best-in-class accounting systems and CRMS to gain firsthand experience in the Financial Planning & Analysis and the Accounting function.

MLSE's Internship term dates are from January 6, 2025 - April 25, 2025

• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliation.
• Review / validate key financial data for the Board & Audit Committee updates.
• Assist the broader Financial Planning & Analysis team by reviewing internal presentations for internal consistency.
• Assist the broader Financial Planning & Analysis team with loading the annual budget & monthly forecasts into the Oracle ERP system.
• Review billing schedules for the Global Partnership & Suites business and load schedules into the Oracle ERP system.

Qualifications

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience.  We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application.

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution with a focus on Accounting, Finance, or a related subject area.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP’s, SUMIFs, etc.)

• An analytical approach.

• Understanding of Balance Sheets and P&LSs.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a high degree of attention to detail.

• Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines.

• Available for regular weekday shifts during normal business hours.

Additional Information

Apply by: October 20th, 2024

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email accommodations@mlse.com. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. 

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