Accounting Manager

Do you love sports and entertainment? Our client, a growing PE backed sports management company, is hiring a newly created Controller/Asst Controller/Accounting Manager.

Reporting to the CFO, this person will see all aspects of the accounting and FP&A function.

Flexible work arrangement with preference for periodic onsite collaboration and occasional travel to corporate offices or operational locations.

Must be local to the Metro DC area.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Lead or support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and balance sheet issues.
• Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
• Coordinate internal and external audit requests and support audit fieldwork.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets and ongoing financial forecasts.
• Analyze variances between actual and budget/forecast results and provide insights to leadership.
• Support cash flow reporting and financial planning activities.
• Evaluate and improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes.
• Partner with operational leaders to better understand business performance and financial drivers.
• Assist with ad hoc analyses, projects, and strategic initiatives as assigned by the CFO.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA required, CPA preferred.
• 3-7 years of accounting experience, depending on level.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Combination of public accounting and corporate accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with account reconciliations, general ledger management, month-end close, and audit support.
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Demonstrated teamwork, discipline, accountability, and a competitive drive to succeed.
• Experience in staffing, sports, entertainment, hospitality, event services, or other multi-location/service-based businesses a plus.
• Familiarity with:
  Quick Books Online (QBO)/Intuit Enterprise, Paychex, Ramp.
• Experience working in high-growth or entrepreneurial environments.
• Former collegiate or high school athlete preferred.

Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on organizational needs and priorities.

Final offers take into account experience, education, training, and other business and market factors. Candidates with broader or more specialized experience may be considered at a different level, which may impact the compensation package offered.