Posted:
10/16/2024, 7:20:48 AM
Location(s):
New York, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Accounting
Who We Are:
On Location is a premium experience provider, offering world class hospitality, ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across sports, entertainment, and fashion. From unrivaled access for corporate clients to guests looking for fully immersive experiences at marquee events, On Location is the premier and official service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals. The company also owns and operates a number of unique and exclusive experiences, transforming the most dynamic live events into a lifetime of memories. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.Overview
The Accounting Manager - FIFA is a hands-on finance position responsible for accounting activities within this On Location division. The position will report to the Director, Controller - FIFA. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical accounting and controls experience (preferably within Events or Hospitality) along with the adaptability, resilience to change and inter-personal skills necessary to thrive in large people-oriented organizations.
Overall Responsibility
This role will be responsible for the overall accounting activities related to the production of accurate US GAAP financial statements for the FIFA entities within On Location. The Accounting Manager will perform varied accounting and analysis activities of a complex nature. The individual will identify value-added opportunities; including identifying opportunities that promote standardization, efficiency and making recommendations for overall team performance improvement, in order to better serve the businesses and senior management. The individual should demonstrate empathy, flexibility and agility in adapting to changing circumstances and priorities, as required.
Key areas of responsibility
Responsible for the operations of the general ledger related to FIFA profit centers including all transactional activity, tax, and month-end reporting
Preparation and posting of journal entries for approval
Preparation and review of monthly and quarterly account reconciliations, reporting packs, and other various reporting requirements for all FIFA legal entities, conducting regular reviews to ensure accuracy
Support in the development of SOX compliant controls and monitor appropriate execution of the control environment, including attending and driving walkthrough meetings
Support internal and external audit of financial processes and statements
Assist in the management of the cash forecast process and disbursement requests, working along side Treasury, AR, & AP
Assist in aggregation of information across all geographies within FIFA business for various month end close procedures and meetings with the Controller
Monthly and ad hoc reporting
Other ad-hoc corporate responsibilities (e.g. sales tax reporting, SOC 1 reporting, audit documentation)
Qualifications
5+ years of progressive experience in controllership & accounting
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required; ACA, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or MBA (Big 4 preferred)
NetSuite experience preferred
Experience working with multinational companies
Knowledge of ASC 606 the revenue recognition standard for contracts of goods and/or services
Knowledge of SOX 404 Act and the ability to design and maintain related internal controls
Skills and abilities
Strong analytical skills, technical or operational accounting background and research skills (US GAAP)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Financial Statements and reports
Pro-active
Flexible and ability to adapt approach
Strong communication and relationship building skills
Collaborative and team player
Ability to prioritize and balance work
Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.
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$100,000 annuallyWebsite: https://thegistsports.com/
Headquarter Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Employee Count: 1-10
Year Founded: 2017
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Debt Financing
Industries: eSports ⋅ Media and Entertainment ⋅ Sports