Manager of Accounting

About the role

The Enhanced Games are on a mission to redefine the future of sports by merging scientific progress with elite athletic performance. We prioritize safety, transparency, and innovation, recognizing that science and technology can be fair advantages. All athletes are paid, and there are million-dollar prizes for setting new world records. Funded by leading venture capitalists, we operate independently of taxpayer money.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end general ledger close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles.
• Oversee the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and GL account analyses.
• Maintain and enforce the chart of accounts; ensure proper classification of transactions in accordance with US GAAP.
• Partner with business unit leaders to support budget actualization process.
• Manage the preparation of supporting schedules and documentation for external auditors and internal audit teams.
• Manage the Subscription Revenue Recognition process.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of the accounting close process.
• Ensure strong internal controls are in place across the GL function; identify gaps and implement remediation plans as needed.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and management reporting packages.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP and general ledger accounting principles.
• Proven ability to manage a full-cycle close process in a mid-to-large-sized organization.
• Strong experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Workday).
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with an uncompromising attention to detail.
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or national firm) strongly preferred.
• Experience in a publicly traded company or a company preparing for an IPO is a plus.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.