Event Finance Intern

Event Finance Intern

Player 15 Group Headquarters

Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary:

Player 15 Group – the sports & entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Valley Suns (G League), and Mortgage Matchup Center — is redefining the industry standard. Headquartered in downtown Phoenix and engaging fans across the world, Player 15 Group is driven by possibility, innovation, and the desire to create memorable moments for our fans and community.

Our culture is anchored in purpose-driven leadership and fueled by individuals who bring passion, creativity, and vision to everything they do. We challenge convention, amplify voices, and create experiences that resonate well beyond the final buzzer. This is where talent meets purpose and bold ideas become reality.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Event Finance Intern to join our team for a 6 month term. In this high-impact role, you will support all facets of financial tracking and reporting for ticketed and private events at Player 15 Group venues, while playing a key role in broader department initiatives.

What You Will Do:

• Compile invoices for private events and ensure they are being properly submitted to the Accounts Payable team.
• Work with internal partners to collect client information used to create invoices for non-ticketed events to relay to our Accounts Receivable team to charge the client.
• Build and strengthen relationships with the Accounting department and other internal team members.
• Help capture and analyze historical data to derive insights to inform decision making.
• Compile historical data and assemble in an easily accessible format for internal stakeholders.
• Help create and manage both a ticketed and non-ticketed event tracker to help ensure all costs accrued are properly captured.
• Attend weekly meetings to better understand the needs and costs associated with events.
• Facilitate check requests for production runners and catering assistants for ticketed events.
• Create invoices for arena events using templates provided.
• Update and manage cash order tracker to ensure event managers have clear visibility of the cash for their shows and when it is being delivered.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Need from Our Event Finance Intern:

• High attention to detail to ensure all invoices and reports are accurate
• Collaborative attitude and ability to work across multiple departments
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and invoicing systems

Experience/ Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business preferred

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the Event Finance Intern to optimally perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
• Wide range of full-time benefit options including
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
• Life and Disability options
• Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
• Perks:
• Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
• Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games
• Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment

Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact the People & Culture Recruiting team at recruiting@suns.com