Director, Accounting

Major League Baseball•El Segundo, CA

3h•$150,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Tickets.com is looking for a Director of Accounting to manage the organization’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining strong internal controls and compliance activities. This is a hands-on role, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, compliance with accounting standards, managing the accounting team, overseeing tax reporting and cash management, and providing strategic financial leadership to support operational efficiency and organizational goals. Tickets.com, a wholly owned subsidiary of Major League Baseball (MLB), delivers innovative, cutting-edge technologies to enable frictionless and unforgettable fan experiences in venues across the globe. Together with MLB, Tickets.com is changing the landscape of the live sports and entertainment industry, delivering new digital venue and ticketing experiences to millions of fans. Using cutting-edge technology, our platform and applications are consumed by fans, stadiums, and MLB teams. We are assembling a world-class team to build on these experiences, to scale platforms and products that anticipate emerging opportunities, including dynamic pricing and offers and digital, contactless ticketing. Our mission is to provide premium, innovative live experiences for our clients and their patrons.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Eight or more years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
Strong knowledge of financial reporting and GAAP
Experience managing audits and financial compliance
Advanced Excel and accounting software skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Experience with accounting for multiple-entity and international consolidations
Must be willing and able to work independently on assigned projects
Strong initiative with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, including prioritization and follow-through
Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Supervisory experience
Strong attention to detail with a process improvement mindset
Good oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle Fusion accounting software, preferred
Familiarity working for a technology and/or software development company is positive

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee the daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, and fixed assets
Manage the month-end and year-end close process, including preparing summary financials and internal management reports
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and analysis
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
Develop, monitor, and maintain strong internal controls
Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis
Prepare journal entries and review reconciliations
Work closely with external financial and business/payments auditors
Analyze financial data and provide results and recommendations to management
Review and approve client settlements and cash transfers
Work with third-party clients and vendors
Oversee parent company reporting and intercompany including settlements
Recommend financial system improvements and process automation
Assist with tax filings and regulatory requirements Sales, Use, State, and Federal
Oversee travel and assist with special projects
Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team
Foster a positive, inclusive, professional work environment
Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback
Evaluate staffing needs and support recruitment, training, and retention efforts