Controller, Director of Controllership - LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games

On Location•New York, NY

23h

About The Position

We are seeking a Controller, Director of Controllership to lead the day-to-day accounting execution across our Olympics business, including US and international entities. This role will own the close process, team leadership, and operational accounting workflows, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in a complex, multi-entity environment. You will partner closely with Controllership (technical accounting) and bring strong technical fluency to help operationalize accounting guidance, ensuring close processes support compliance with US GAAP and local statutory requirements, while driving process efficiency and scalability as we transition toward the LA 2028 Olympics. This position reports into Controllership and is expected to operate comfortably at the intersection of close execution and technical accounting—owning day-to-day delivery while partnering on (and, where appropriate, leading) accounting interpretations.

Requirements

8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience
Experience managing close processes in a multi-entity or global environment
Strong background in operational accounting and team leadership
Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP)
Proven ability to drive execution in fast-paced, complex environments
Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

Own and drive the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes across US and international entities
Manage accounting workflows, deliverables, and timelines to ensure deadlines are consistently met
Oversee general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial reporting outputs
Ensure all accounting processes are well-coordinated across teams (US, SRL, and future LA team)
Lead and develop a geographically distributed accounting team
Provide clear direction, prioritization, and accountability across the team
Establish strong operating cadence (weekly reporting, issue tracking, escalation)
Foster a culture of execution, ownership, and continuous improvement
Coordinate with external auditors and ensure timely and complete audit deliverables
Support preparation of statutory financial statements and audit schedules
Partner with Controllership on accounting conclusions and technical matters; translate guidance into practical workflows, close checklists, and documentation (and lead workstreams as appropriate)
Drive process improvements and standardization across entities
Support automation and system enhancements to improve efficiency
Ensure strong documentation and controls over accounting processes
Partner closely with Revenue Operations (AR / invoicing), Finance leadership, and international teams (Italy / France)
Ensure alignment between operational activity and accounting outcomes