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Golden State Warriors · 1 day ago

Director, Corporate Accounting

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $180K/yr

7+ years exp

Golden State is a growing sports and entertainment organization seeking a Director of Corporate Accounting responsible for the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting and accounting operations. The role involves overseeing closing processes, managing internal controls, and providing financial insights to senior leadership.

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Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop team members responsible for centralized accounting functions, treasury functions, technical accounting, and financial reporting

Manage the complexity of shared function costs and their appropriate allocation across business unit

Lead the accounting for investment-related activities, including equity method investments, start-up of new businesses, and purchase accounting stemming from M&A

Own close calendars and manage close timeliness for the Controllership team, leading through influence to achieve set goals, ensuring all reconciliations, flux analyses, and close review decks are completed accurately and on schedule

Manage the accounting for centralized functions, including, payroll, fixed assets, treasury operations, commissions, and lease accounting

Oversee the consolidation and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

Act as the primary point person for technical accounting inquiries across the global organization

Author and oversee the research and drafting of comprehensive technical accounting memos for complex transactions, new standard implementations, and non-recurring events

Develop, maintain, and enforce policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity

Drive continuous improvement in the Record-to-Report cycle, ensuring scalable processes and robust internal controls

Design, implement, and maintain a strong system of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial data integrity

Support internal and external audit requests by providing accurate documentation and explanations

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

US GAAPCertified Public AccountantFinancial statement preparationInternal controlsProcess improvementERP systemsTeam managementProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, or equivalent work experience

7+ years of progressive accounting experience (a mix of public accounting and corporate experience is preferred); 2 years of people management experience

Expertise in US GAAP, financial statement preparation, accounting for investments, internal controls, and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., 1099)

Experience leading process improvement, control design, and/or system implementation projects in a high-volume transactional environment

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and financial reporting software

Ability to mentor and develop a diverse team of accounting professions

Ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-financial stakeholders

Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on data driven decision making

Ability to thrive and lead teams through change in a fast-paced environment