Director, Accounting

Oilers Entertainment Group•Edmonton, AB

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Accounting, this position is a key member of the Accounting team, responsible for leading the full cycle accounting process for the Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Oil Kings, Bakersfield Condors and other affiliated OEG entities. The Director, Accounting will ensure the timely and accurate delivery of monthly financial statements and the accuracy of all accounting postings trial balance accounts under IFRS accounting.

Requirements

Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) Designation is required
Minimum eight years of progressive accounting experience, including three to five years in a management role
Excellent financial reporting and analytical skills
Detail focused, strong business acumen and well versed in financial modelling and analysis
Effective communication skills and the ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with staff and 3rd party managers
Experience with computerized accounting software (i.e. Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, Solver, etc.) and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
Understanding of concepts and underlying details, ability to identify errors, and foresight to strategize and make decisions with consideration to both operational and financial implications

Nice To Haves

Experience with IFRS would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Ensure the timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close procedures for OEG’s group of companies are met
Prepare, review and distribute of monthly financial statement package at the legal entity level for purposes of reporting to senior finance staff and internal stakeholders
Oversees and maintains day-to-day accounting processes including posting journal entries and preparing general ledger reconciliation
Perform balance sheet reviews and provide consolidated variance commentary on key accounts
Improve accounting and reporting processes to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with internal controls
Review of revenue recognition accounting postings and working papers related to ticketing, retail, TV & Radio, NHL Media, Digital Oilers+ and 50/50 Gaming
Review of expense postings and working papers related to players compensation, business expenses, hocket expenses and capital and depreciation
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and budget-to-actual variance analysis to ensure accurate and reliable accounting records across the portfolio
Lead, train, and mentor accounting team members
Evaluate financial reporting systems and general ledger reporting; design and implement improvements that support operational and financial reporting needs
Collaborate wit the Finance team for the build-up of consolidated IFRS and operational financial statements
Collaborate when needed with the Financial Planning & Analysis team to support the annual budget preparation for specific OEG companies and its affiliated entities
Collaborate when needed with the Finance Treasury team to support cash flow preparation and analysis
Support where needed the preparation of NHL Hockey Related Revenue (HRR) and Unified Report of Operations (URO) reports
Assists with annual financial statement audit, including preparation and review of audit working papers