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National Football League (NFL) · 1 week ago

Manager, Accounting - Global Games & Events

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

The National Football League (NFL) is seeking a Manager for Accounting in their Global Games and Events segment. This role involves managing day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring compliance with policies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement best practices.

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

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)GAAP/IFRS knowledgeOracle Cloud ERPAccounting experienceFinancial reporting standardsAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

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

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits offerings

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.

Founded in 1920

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees