Assistant Controller

Varsity Brands

64d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an Assistant Controller, a key member of the accounting team, to lead the team overseeing the monthly close processes of Varsity Brands. This role will be heavily involved with more complex and technical recurring accounting responsibilities, technical accounting research on new and/or non-recurring technical accounting, providing recommendations on complex accounting issues and supporting the Financial Reporting team of Varsity Brands.

Requirements

Leadership & Management: Ability to lead a team dedicated to reporting and monthly close processes along with cross-functional collaboration
Analytical Thinking: Strategic financial analysis
Communication: Ability to present financial information to senior leadership and key stakeholders across the organization
Attention to Detail: Accuracy in reporting and financial integrity
Industry and Business Acumen: to align financial oversight with functional objectives
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
CPA required
10 years of accounting experience in a large growth-stage company, medium-large publicly traded company, and/or Big 4 accounting firm
Experience in Public Accounting required
At least 3+ years of people leadership experience with the ability to motivate, encourage and appropriately coach team members
Use of Excel and advanced MS applications such as PowerPivot, Power Query and Power BI
Use of large ERP systems such as SAP

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA or Master’s in Accounting) preferred

Responsibilities

Leading the monthly close process; including, but not limited to, demonstrating strong leadership, ensuring a timely and high quality close, reviewing financial fluctuation analyses of BSN Sports, Varsity Spirit and Corporate, reviewing high/moderate risk reconciliations, involved in the preparation of calculations requiring a high level of judgment/estimation (i.e. inventory provision, bad debt reserve, IBNR, accrual estimates, etc.)
Researching highly technical accounting subjects, forming and memorializing accounting conclusions and gaining concurrence from external auditors
Overseeing the preparation of and reviewing the statement of cash flows and other schedules provided to the Financial Reporting team
Managing and reviewing ASC842 lease accounting, equity-based compensation, derivatives, and interest expense/accruals
Responsible for supporting the external audit process by ensuring requests are provided timely and completely and any follow-up questions are addressed within a reasonable timeframe
Reviewing high dollar journal entries and leading/assisting in recording journal entries
Researching and responding to inquiries regarding costs and/or budget variances
Leading the annual ASC350 goodwill impairment test, coordinating with valuation experts and external auditors
Handle acquisition accounting and integration as necessary
Ensuring financial data is in compliance with US GAAP
Developing and maintaining operating effectiveness of internal financial controls ensuring the integrity of the company's closing process
Having a strong mindset of continuous improvement, promoting and raising ideas, and assisting in developing roadmaps for implementing/improving processes within the accounting function
Assisting with other projects as assigned