Manager, Accounting

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

LOCATION: Varsity Brands Headquarters - 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, TX

WORK TYPE: Hybrid - 4 days in office / 1 day remote

WORK AUTHORIZATION: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. Varsity Brands does not offer employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

Travel Travel requirements are minimal.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading key accounting activities and a team of accounting professionals to ensure a timely, accurate, and well-controlled monthly close. This role applies technical accounting expertise, supports financial reporting and external audit requirements, strengthens internal controls, and drives continuous improvement across the accounting function.

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

• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of journal entries, reconciliations, calculations, and fluctuation analyses.
• Review complex accounting estimates and analyses, including inventory provisions, bad debt reserves, IBNR, and accrual estimates.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and direction to accounting team members; prioritize work and maintain accountability for quality and deadlines.
• Research technical accounting matters; document conclusions and present recommendations to senior leaders.
• Oversee the preparation and review of schedules and support provided to Financial Reporting and external auditors.
• Maintain evidence of review and support the operating effectiveness of internal controls in accordance with SOX requirements.
• Prepare and/or review technical accounting areas, including ASC 842 leases, equity-based compensation, derivatives, and interest expense and accruals.
• Support the external audit process by providing complete, accurate, and timely responses to audit requests and follow-up questions.
• Partner with business and finance stakeholders to research costs, budget variances, and other accounting inquiries.
• Support acquisition accounting and integration activities as needed; ensure financial data complies with U.S. GAAP.
• Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and the integrity of the close process.
• Perform other duties, special projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

• Achieves a timely, accurate, and well-controlled monthly close.
• Delivers complete, accurate, and timely accounting schedules, analyses, and audit support.
• Maintains strong documentation…