Assistant Controller

The Los Angeles Rams • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $110,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Los Angeles Rams Assistant Controller is a key member of the Finance department and reports to the Controller. The role oversees and maintains day-to-day accounting operations and supports the overall financial well-being of the Club. It manages recurring accounting tasks and procedures while providing insights to advance company initiatives. The position calls for a leader, problem solver, and innovator.

This is an onsite role based out of the Woodland Hills office. Availability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and game days, is required as business needs require.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Excellent working knowledge of GAAP.
• 5–7 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Superior analytical skills, including the ability to analyze at both micro and macro levels.
• Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with upper management among the Club’s front office and football operations personnel.
• Availability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and game days, as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred.
• Experience with MS Great Plains, Vena, or Concur is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and accruals.
• Ensure the integrity of financial information in accordance with GAAP standards.
• Prepare and timely distribute accurate financial management reports, including internal monthly financial statements, NFL league reporting, and annual audits.
• Work collaboratively with operational leads to develop data integrity and accurate accounting approaches for revenues and expenses.
• Support revenue accounting streams, ensuring accurate reporting of revenue recognition for national receipts, ticketing, sponsorship, and other ancillary sources.
• Monitor accounts receivable activities to ensure accurate and timely management of aging components, including billings, cash receipts application, and other management reports.
• Review and approve accounts payable invoices and expense reports to ensure proper coding and timely disbursement.
• Support implementation of new accounting, finance, and technology systems.
• Participate in special projects and compile special reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level