Ben Theiss
About Ben Theiss
Ben Theiss serves as the Director of Finance for Sports Properties and MSG Live at The Madison Square Garden Company, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in finance, having held various roles within the company and previously at Broadridge, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Boston University.
Current Role at Madison Square Garden Company
Ben Theiss serves as the Director of Finance for Sports Properties and MSG Live at The Madison Square Garden Company. He has held this position since 2018, overseeing finance functions for Special Events and Family/Performing Arts businesses. His role involves strategic financial planning and management, ensuring the financial health of these segments within the organization.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Ben Theiss held several positions at The Madison Square Garden Company. He worked as a Manager of Sports Finance from 2014 to 2019 and as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he was a Manager of Finance - Arena Operations for a year in 2013. His experience spans various aspects of financial management within the sports and entertainment sectors.
Educational Background in Finance and Law
Ben Theiss graduated Cum Laude from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Law. His studies from 2005 to 2009 provided him with a solid foundation in financial principles and legal frameworks relevant to business operations.
Expertise in Financial Processes and Tools
Ben Theiss possesses expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley testing and is skilled in creating efficiencies in financial processes. He is proficient in various financial tools and software, including TM1, TM1 Cognos, Anaplan, Oracle, Oracle Essbase, and Peoplesoft. This technical knowledge supports his ability to enhance financial operations within his current role.
Early Career Experience
Ben Theiss began his career as an Associate Financial Analyst at Broadridge, where he worked from 2009 to 2011. He also held internships at Broadridge as an Investment Sales Intern from 2007 to 2008 and at Taycor Financial as an Account Executive Intern for one month in 2009. These early experiences contributed to his development in the finance industry.