National Football League (NFL) · 18 hours ago
Director, Accounting – Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting and Compliance
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expThe National Football League (NFL) is seeking a Director of Accounting who will report to the Global Controller. This role is responsible for overseeing all external financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing accounting guidance for complex business transactions.
American FootballMedia and EntertainmentSporting GoodsSportsSports Leagues and Teams
Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for all external financial reporting and audit cycles
Prepare financial reports and play lead role in the coordination of 3rd party audit requests
Drive strategic, broad-based initiatives that help deliver business results
Establish a system of monitoring and reporting on internal controls, including responses to internal audit cycles
Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP/IFRS) and internal control frameworks
Maintain accountability for technical accounting, internal control monitoring, and territory compliance, as well as accountability for local reporting, and statutory audits
Assist in the financial decision-making process by providing accounting advice for complex business-related transactions
Collaborate with the team to establish accounting memos supporting US and International accounting conclusions and coordinate with external auditors to ensure conclusions are appropriate
Provide oversight to financial reporting and technical accounting staff
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including established credibility as a trusted advisor to business partners and senior leadership on complex technical matters
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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