Controller

About the role

The Controller is responsible for managing the day-to-day functions of the Accounting and Finance Department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, reporting, tax, sales tax and revenue recognition. The Controller will implement and improve internal controls through flowchart and process reviews of the Wilson Warbirds.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior management to research and analyze the financial implications (e.g. ROI, valuation, etc.) of all potential business opportunities
• Support long-range strategic planning initiatives for the team, assess the financial requirements implicit in those plans, evaluate the potential ROI and develop alternative ways to satisfy those financial requirements
• Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts to monitor performance and identify variances
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations to generate maximum efficiency and productivity by identifying and utilizing meaningful metrics, establishing clear goals and directing continuous review of policies and procedures
• Maintain historical financials and analysis for key financial indicators, trends and benchmarks
• Perform ad hoc analysis, as necessary
• Oversee all accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll processing for all entities
• Prepare accurate GAAP compliant Balance Sheets, Income Statements and Cash Flow reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Actively involved in accounting system implementation and maintenance
• Lead the annual budgeting process, monitor expenses against revenue and prepare cash flow analyses to support informed decision-making by senior leadership
• Manage internal and external audits (IRS, sales and use tax, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with MiLB league reporting requirements and covenants
• Manage the annual income tax preparation process by working with local firm and tax advisors to ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Local tax laws
• Oversee the treasury management function of each entity, administer all bank accounts, set up new users, and approve wire transfers
• Oversee financial settlements for all non-baseball events held at Wilson Ballpark
• Sign off on payroll to ensure that accounts are sufficient to cover the expense

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Accounting/Finance
• Five years related experience
• CPA preferred

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Accounting/Finance; and five years related experience. CPA preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to accounting purposes with a calculator, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Hours

Business hours are Monday – Friday 9 am – 5pm, however, additional hours may be required on weekends, evenings and some holidays on game days. Some travel will be required to attend various MLB meetings and conferences.