Lead Accountant, Affiliates

Job Summary

The Lead Accountant, Affiliates will oversee the day-to-day operations in Financial Accounting for the various affiliate companies of the Arizona Cardinals Football Club, primarily Craft Culinary Concepts.

Primary Job Duties

• Prepare and post journal entries for Cardinal’s affiliate companies including Cash, Revenue, Recurring, Payroll, Inventory, Game Day, Reclassification, G&A Allocation, etc.
• Prepare monthly commission statements for all affiliate companies
• Review & add new general ledger accounts as necessary
• Compile ad hoc daily/weekly/monthly reports and reconciliations
• Aid in annual revenue and financial audits
• Prepare monthly sales tax filings
• Maintain documentation of detailed desk procedures
• Own streamlining and automating month end close processes
• Support banking functions and shared services (AP) as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned and take lead on special projects
• Reconcile all trial balance accounts for multiple entities
• Perform full monthly P&L variance analysis for multiple entities
• Support and collaborate on financial matters with the operations leaders of multiple entities

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (or equivalent experience), CPA preferred.
• Experience: Minimum five (5) years of accounting experience with working knowledge of recording journal entries and preparing reconciliations.
• Experience: Experience simultaneously supporting consolidated companies with multiple entities (3+) and Experience: Experience reconciling all trial balance accounts (assets, liabilities, and equity).
• Must have a strong concept of general accounting processes and practices.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Experience in Food & Beverage preferred.
• Experience performing full monthly P&L variance analysis is required.
• Experience with Great Plains (Microsoft Dynamics), and Excel Interfacing Software preferred.
• Experience streamlining and automating accounting processes is a plus.
• Strong analytical, technical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, strong verbal, and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities that require strong project management, decision-making capabilities, and flexibility.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs.

Benefits/Perks

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire
• 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
• Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)
• Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays
• Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement
• MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
• Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia
• Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Daily free lunch
• Complimentary season tickets
• Subsidized gym memberships