Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. · 1 week ago
Senior Director Accounting
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expMadison Square Garden Sports Corp. is a leading professional sports company, and they are seeking a Senior Director Accounting to oversee and manage the revenue accounting function. The role involves ensuring the accuracy of revenue recognition, coordinating with stakeholders, and managing the preparation of the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis for SEC filings.
Sports
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the overall revenue recognition process for MSG Sports Co. which includes oversight over all relevant revenue streams of the Company. This includes coordinating with relevant stakeholders including third party service providers, operations, finance, and information technology to ensure the Company’s revenue is appropriately being recognized and disclosed in the financial statements. In addition, the individual is responsible for staying abreast of the Company’s operations to identify and review new revenue transactions to ensure appropriate accounting and ensure key stakeholders are aware of accounting treatment
Through leading the revenue recognition team, review and design revenue processes and procedures to more efficiently ensure revenue is appropriately recognized and ultimately collected. The individual will support the Company’s financial and liquidity position through accurate management of accounts receivable and cash collections related to significant revenue streams
Have a role in the external reporting activities for MSG Sports Co., which includes the development of well written MD&A, with crisp, precise explanations on the variances, and footnotes disclosed within these documents. Responsible for the preparation and/or review of supporting schedules to ensure the accuracy and supportability of the MD&A and press release disclosures. Ensuring that Controller is kept abreast of any potential issues
Lead project management and coordination with the Company’s external auditors, including review of auditor PBC lists and management thereof, coordination of transaction testing and coordination of financial statement comments
Lead in the design and implementation of key financial systems where applicable, including the design and documentation of key controls and processes around systems, coordination and leading of testing efforts, and coordination with Information Technology to ensure systems are appropriately implemented in the Accounting organization. In addition, lead the development or modification of significant accounting policies based upon system and process changes
Manage the monthly, quarterly and annual company-wide book close process; Ensure compliance with the Company’s programs with respect to internal control over financial reporting in connection with SOX, including advising management of opportunities for efficiencies within the accounting processes, along with regular interaction with MSG Internal Audit
Complete special projects as assigned
Provide information to external and internal auditors as necessary; and
Manage, train and evaluate staff
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10-15 years of experience, preferably a mix of Big 4 public accounting and accounting in private industry
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Experience in revenue accounting, including review of technical accounting for significant revenue contracts
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and interpret data and draw relevant conclusions
Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Active CPA license (required)
Benefits
Robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose
Upskilling employees’ talents and strengths
Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.
Company
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. features some of the most recognized teams in professional sports.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jen McDonald
Vice President, Global Partnerships
Aaron Taylor
Global Partnerships - Coordinator, Account Management
Recent News
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