Director, Accounting
Major League Baseball (MLB) · El Segundo, CA · Today
AccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee the daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, and fixed assets
- Manage the month-end and year-end close process, including preparing summary financials and internal management reports
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and analysis
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
- Develop, monitor, and maintain strong internal controls
- Aid in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis
- Prepare journal entries and review reconciliations
- Work closely with external financial and business/payments auditors
- Analyze financial data and provide results and recommendations to management
- Review and approve client settlements and cash transfers
- Work with third-party clients and vendors
- Oversee parent company reporting and intercompany including settlements
- Recommend financial system improvements and process automation
- Assist with tax filings and regulatory requirements
- Sales, Use, State, and Federal
- Oversee travel and assist with special projects
- Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team
- Foster a positive, inclusive, professional work environment
- Evaluate staffing needs and support recruitment, training, and retention efforts
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Eight or more years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting and GAAP
- Experience managing audits and financial compliance
- Experience with Oracle Fusion accounting software, preferred
- Advanced Excel and accounting software skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Experience with accounting for multiple-entity and international consolidations
- Must be willing and able to work independently on assigned projects
- Strong initiative with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, including prioritization and follow-through
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Supervisory experience
- Strong attention to detail with a process improvement mindset
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Familiarity working for a technology and/or software development company is positive
Pay
Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $190,000.00 (Base Salary) + Bonus