Wave Sports & Entertainment · 1 month ago
Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expWave Sports & Entertainment is the leader in digital storytelling for the next generation, and they are seeking a Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting to join their Finance team. The role involves overseeing all accounting functions, ensuring timely and accurate financial data, and supporting financial forecasting and budgeting processes.
AdvertisingBrand MarketingContentSports
Responsibilities
Manage the month-end close process, including consolidating financial statements, reviewing and reconciling the general ledger, as well as analyzing and explaining variances to projections
Monthly reporting to internal stakeholders on financials, departmental budget to actuals variances, and show and initiative level profit and loss across our key brands
Assist in Annual Audits (Non-Public)
Build out strong internal processes for the Accounting department, spending, and Accounts Receivable
Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Responsible for recommending Accounting Policy updates on complex Accounting areas
Build relationships across the organization, helping to manage departmental budgets, and facilitate financial transparency across leadership
Assist with Financial forecasting, and annual budgeting processes to drive efficient investment across the organization
Manage the Senior Accountants and oversee the team deliverables
Implement AI solutions to increase efficiency and ensure scalability of the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
7+ years relevant experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledgeable of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost control principles, and internal control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections; knowledge of short and long-term budgeting and forecasting
Strong organizational skills; well organized and self-directed with excellent problem-solving skills
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Master's Degree
Public accounting experience
Experience with AI tools
Benefits
Unlimited paid time off and 11 paid holidays
100% company-paid premiums for Employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
Flex-benefit options (FSA, HSA)
Company sponsored 401(k) plan
Stock options
Paid Parental Leave
Monthly Phone/Internet Reimbursement
Company
Wave Sports & Entertainment
Wave Sports & Entertainment is a media firm that promotes sports brands by using advertising, content, and products for digital super fans.
Founded in 2017Santa Monica, California, USA
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.23M2017-07-21Pre Seed· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Daniel Maas
EVP, Commercial (Partnerships & Revenue)
Gabriella Davino
Director of Ad Sales & Brand Partnerships
Recent News
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