Director, Innovation and Strategic Development

Job Description

Job Description

Tri Star Sports and Entertainment Group is a renowned business management firm serving high net-worth clients in the sports and entertainment industry.

Tri Star provides comprehensive financial and advisory services including accounting, tax, tour management and wealth preservation strategy.

We foster a culture of professionals who are committed to super serving our clients and their trusted advisors. Tri Star seeks to employ innovative methods to provide the highest level of accounting and business management services.

We create a financial foundation and path to sustain growth and stability which allows our clients to focus on their fullest professional and personal goals.

Position SummaryAs Director, Innovation and Strategic Development, you lead high priority cross functional innovation and business transformation projects to drive breakthrough levels of improvement in productivity, timelines, and quality.

Competency, structure, culture, and strategy are the pillars of this position. A leader that advances the vision, strategy, and methodologies used to innovate new products and services, introduce novel or disruptive ideas, improve existing processes, and create a culture of innovation within the company.

Job Essentials, Responsibilities, Duties

PLANNING

• Direct support to Chief Executive Officer
• Assess all cross functional workflows
• Responsible for all business development efforts
• Develop scaling strategies that are competitive within the Family Office and Business Management industry
• Assist In development and implementation of innovation and strategies
• Work with HR directly for staffing, leadership and development, and companywide measures growth
• Evaluate all internal policies and procedures and implement any necessary improvements

OPERATIONS

• Participate in key decisions as a member of the management team
• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team
• Manage certain third parties to which functions have been outsourced (payroll, systems, banking)
• Implement operational best business practices by creating policy and procedures
• Develop a systematic approach dealing with the transition and transformation of company goals, processes, and technology
• Enforce existing policy and procedures consistently across all teams
• Train any team member on company practices and processes

COMPLIANCE

• Review the schedule of all filings and reported information, providing accountability for accuracy and timeliness (financials, tax, payroll, 401(k), etc.)
• Identify new laws that impact the business and develop strategy with Director of CART to ensure all areas of compliance are met company-wide for all clients
• Work with Director of Tax to annually update internal checklists for best procedures to ensure accuracy and completion

RISK MANAGEMENT

• Understand and mitigate key elements of the Client’s risk profile (insurance, life insurance, estate planning, etc.)
• Ensure appropriate and reliable control systems are in place, identify areas of concern, and work to close the risk
• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and governmental agencies
• Monitor cash projections and forecasts and arrange for debt and equity financing

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Lead on key programs of work to support staff and key stakeholders in the generation on ideas, creating and testing in practice, drawing on innovation, design and improvement practices
• Apply strategic theories
• Experienced in developing strategies for advancing firm initiatives
• Able to define and recommend priorities to leadership
• Ability to assess and make long range planning recommendations
• Leads project planning efforts and oversees project execution to ensure adherence to strategic objectives and priorities
• Must have a proven track record of leading innovation and development

QUALIFICATIONS

• Family Office, Financial Services, or Business Management Experience
• BS in Business Administration, specifically Accounting, Finance, Economics, with strong academic record
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting, business management, and / or entertainment experience
• MBA required
• Must have experience in partnering with an executive team and have high level written and oral communication skills

Tri Star Core Values

PERFORMANCE : We provide clients with excellent reporting and service

HONEST & INTEGRITY : We are transparent and accountable, always being truthful to staff and clients

TEAMWORK : We actively participate in group discussions, tasks, and projects

COMMITMENT : We are dedicated to our roles within Tri Star, the core values of the firm and the clients

TECHNOLOGY : We seek to capitalize on innovative technologies and contribute to positive change in the firm

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all requirements of this position.

The salary offered to an applicant will be based on individual qualifications, skills, experience and education. The pay range is subject to change at any time based on various internal and external factors.

This position is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and competitive benefits.