Accounting Manager, Retail

About the role

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a world-class sports and entertainment venue in downtown Atlanta, is home to the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, MLS’s Atlanta United, and NWSL Atlanta 2028. As the primary owner of all retail-related accounting activities across AMB Sports + Entertainment entities, the Accounting Manager will report directly to the Director, Finance and work closely with the VP of Retail and Merchandising to provide financial decision support, budget preparation, financial and KPI reporting, and purchasing support. This role supports a centralized retail accounting function spanning multiple business units and retail locations, overseeing high-volume transactions and ensuring accurate financial reporting across all retail channels.

Based at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, this position will lead inventory accounting, cost of goods sold (COGS), and retail revenue reconciliation efforts while partnering with retail operations, vendors, and internal stakeholders. The Accounting Manager will help establish the financial playbook for an in-house retail function serving one of the most active sports and entertainment venues in the country.

Responsibilities

• Stand up and lead retail accounting activities across multiple AMBSE entities
• Partner with retail operations on the implementation of YellowDog inventory management, developing SOPs, workflows, and training programs to support month-end close activities and reporting
• Oversee inventory accounting across multiple retail locations
• Manage cost of goods sold (COGS), margin analysis, and KPI tracking
• Reconcile retail revenue across POS, e-commerce, and settlements
• Lead month-end close activities and reporting
• Assist with audits, quarterly financial reporting packages, and local compliance requirements
• Partner with retail operations and vendors on process improvements
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, long-range plans, and cash flow forecasts
• Prepare capex business cases and manage capital budgets for stadium and store locations
• Complete ad hoc analysis and finance projects as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• Master’s or MBA a plus
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Retail or inventory experience required
• Familiarity with sports retail, licensed product environments, multi-entities, or large-scale venue operations strongly preferred
• Great Plains, Vena, and YellowDog experience a plus
• Hands-on experience implementing or managing retail technology or inventory management platforms strongly preferred
• CPA preferred

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including GAAP and specifically inventory accounting and COGS
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to partner with operations and leadership
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven business decisions
• Strong written and communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Flexibility to accommodate event schedules and related demands