National Football League (NFL) · 2 months ago
Manager, Accounting - Global Games & Events
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expNFL is a leading organization in sports entertainment, and they are seeking a Manager of Accounting for their Global Games and Events segment. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring compliance with policies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.
American FootballMedia and EntertainmentSporting GoodsSportsSports Leagues and Teams
Responsibilities
Manage daily operational accounting activities for the Global Games segment, coordinating with the Accounting Operations team to meet deadlines and maintain quality
Support Accounting Leads in monthly close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and compliance-related accounting tasks
Oversee accounting for specific functional areas such as Global Events which includes; League calendar events like Super Bowl and Draft, the NFL’s partnership with On Location and the league’s secondary ticketing partnerships
Collaborate closely with technical accounting team to prepare initial accounting worksheets and support for journal entries that will be recorded by accounting staff and Global Shared Services
Identify opportunities for efficiency gains, recommend process enhancements, and support implementation of best practices in collaboration with Global Process Owners (GPOs)
Provide oversight to accounting staff and ensure accurate and timely completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting
Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP/IFRS)
Collaborate with internal and external audit teams to support audit readiness and resolve findings
Assist in the implementation of functional policies, programs, and initiatives that improve accounting quality and efficiency
Qualification
Required
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience with monthly close and reconciliation processes
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
Thorough understanding of GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and financial reporting standards
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Effective communication and collaboration skills to partner across departments and functions
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, or active CPA candidacy, preferred
Oracle Cloud ERP or similar experience a plus
Company
National Football League (NFL)
The National Football League is America's most popular sports league, comprised of 32 franchises that compete each year to win the Super Bowl, the world's biggest annual sporting event.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.7MKey Investors
Bob Woodruff Foundation
2024-07-24Grant· $5.7M
Leadership Team
Hans Schroeder
EVP & Chief Operating Officer, NFL Media
Daniel Long
Senior Director, Insights & Optimization
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