Head of Controllership & Accounting

Accountabilities:

• • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial statements.
  • Maintain general ledger integrity, account reconciliations, revenue recognition, accruals, and accounting policies.
  • Deliver financial reporting, analysis, and business insights to management and the Board.
  • Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, and working capital performance.
  • Support banking relationships, lender reporting, and debt covenant compliance.
  • Oversee accounting and reporting across multiple revenue streams, including tournaments, sponsorships, registrations, licensing, media, and related activities.
  • Strengthen internal controls, financial governance, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures.
  • Coordinate annual audits and tax compliance activities, including sales and use tax requirements.
  • Lead purchase price accounting activities related to acquisitions and coordinate with external auditors on related entries.
  • Serve as the business owner for Sage Intacct, overseeing configuration, reporting, integrations, and scalability.
  • Optimize expense management, corporate card controls, accounts payable automation, and spending visibility through finance technology.
  • Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting, including variance analysis and identification of key business drivers.
  • Develop KPI dashboards, operational reporting, and profitability reporting for business units and programs.
  • Partner with business leaders on financial performance, pricing, margin improvement, and investment decisions.
  • Lead finance system upgrades, module implementations, process redesign, and automation initiatives that improve efficiency and data quality.
  • Establish performance objectives, accountability measures, and a culture of continuous improvement across the accounting and finance function.
  • Lead and develop accounting and finance team members while supporting a collaborative, high-performance environment.

  Requirements:

  • Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential.
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience, including ownership of financial close and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
  • Demonstrated audit leadership experience and strong knowledge of internal controls, compliance, and financial governance.
  • Experience managing cash flow, liquidity, working capital, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop accounting and finance professionals.
  • Hands-on experience improving finance systems and processes, including Sage Intacct or a comparable ERP.
  • Ability to translate financial and operational data into clear reporting, analysis, and actionable recommendations for business leaders.
  • Strong cross-functional communication, project leadership, and change-management capabilities.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and accountability.
  • Experience with mergers and acquisitions, purchase price accounting, and post-acquisition integration is preferred.
  • Experience in sports, youth programming, events, SaaS, or another multi-revenue-stream environment is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Ramp or comparable expense management and accounts payable automation platforms is beneficial.
  • Experience developing scalable management and Board-level dashboards is preferred.
  • Financial planning, analysis, and modeling experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends based on business needs.
  • Ability to travel up to 5% as required.

  Benefits:

  • Full-time salaried position with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting period.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Unlimited PTO and additional time-off programs.
  • Monthly health and wellness reimbursement of up to $65.
  • Work-from-home reimbursement for remote employees.
  • Company-provided laptop and monitor.
  • Up to $350 reimbursement toward a personal-use laptop, tablet, or computer.
  • Casual dress environment.
  • Employee Ownership Program for eligible employees.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Employee referral program.
  • Emergency financial assistance program.
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution.
  • Voluntary supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance.
  • Employee discounts.
  • Financial wellness resources.
  • Additional voluntary benefits.
  • Remote work arrangement.
  • Accommodation support available for qualified applicants who require assistance during the application process.
  • Candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States.