Controller

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations for HSH and affiliated entities, including management of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP, ensuring proper accounting for revenues, expenses, fixed assets, accruals, and intercompany transactions.
• Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies, ensuring compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company standards.
• Cover annual financial audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors on federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, treasury support, and bank reconciliations, ensuring timely vendor payments and accurate customer invoicing.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital in partnership with the CFO/COO, supporting banking relationships and treasury activities.
• Assist with the annual budgeting and forecasting process, preparing monthly financial reporting packages, variance analyses, and dashboards that provide meaningful business insights to leadership.
• Partner with department leaders across ticketing, sponsorship, retail, marketing, and technology to monitor budgets, improve financial workflows, and identify operational efficiencies.
• Help implement and optimize ERP and accounting systems, developing scalable processes that support continued club expansion.
• Support the development and growth of the accounting team as the organization scales, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• You Have These 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls, with experience managing annual audits and working with external accounting firms.
• Experience in multi-entity organizations, with the ability to manage intercompany transactions and consolidated reporting across affiliated business units.
• Proficiency with modern ERP and accounting platforms such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, or comparable systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools, with the ability to build dashboards and reporting packages for executive audiences.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience in professional sports, entertainment, hospitality, or another consumer-facing industry strongly preferred.