Director, Accounting – Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting and Compliance

The National Football League•New York, NY

6d•$150,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

This Director role will report into the Global Controller and is responsible for overseeing all external financial reporting, ensuring accuracy in financial records, maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and company policies and ensuring compliance with relevant technical accounting guidance. This role is responsible for providing accounting guidance for complex business transactions, including revenue transactions, vendor agreements, acquisitions and investments, and ensuring appropriate company policies are maintained and/or established when needed. This role provides oversight of key accounting processes, ensures adherence to established internal control policies, and supports internal and external reporting requirements. This role collaborates with cross-functional departments to support financial reporting, audits, and local compliance.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including established credibility as a trusted advisor to business partners and senior leadership on complex technical matters.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
Thorough understanding of GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to partner across departments and functions.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, or active CPA candidacy, preferred.
Oracle Cloud ERP or similar experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for all external financial reporting and audit cycles
Prepare financial reports and play lead role in the coordination of 3rd party audit requests.
Drive strategic, broad-based initiatives that help deliver business results.
Establish a system of monitoring and reporting on internal controls, including responses to internal audit cycles.
Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards (e.g. GAAP/IFRS) and internal control frameworks.
Maintain accountability for technical accounting, internal control monitoring, and territory compliance, as well as accountability for local reporting, and statutory audits.
Assist in the financial decision-making process by providing accounting advice for complex business-related transactions.
Collaborate with the team to establish accounting memos supporting US and International accounting conclusions and coordinate with external auditors to ensure conclusions are appropriate.
Provide oversight to financial reporting and technical accounting staff.