Director of Finance & Accounting
About The Position
The Denver Broncos are one of the most popular franchises in all of sports. Whether judged by the measure of wins and championships, attendance, national television exposure or by the Broncos' reputation locally and throughout the NFL, there are few parallels in the world of professional sports. We are dedicated to being the best team to cheer for, play for, and work for across all of sports. We are looking for employees who are passionate about what they do, have fun doing it, and proud to represent the Denver Broncos Football Club and Empower Field at Mile High. Overview We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance & Accounting to oversee the company’s core accounting operations and ensure compliance, accuracy, and strong internal controls. This role will lead the accounting team, manage day-to-day financial operations, and safeguard the integrity of the company’s books and records. The Director will play a critical role in ensuring timely closes, audit readiness, and operational excellence across all finance functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA a priority, MBA a plus
- 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience, including management responsibility
- Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and compliance
- Proven track record of managing audits, tax compliance, and accounting operations
- Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite strongly preferred).
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; proven ability to distill complex data into actionable insights
Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed assets
- Manage the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP and applicable tax and NFL requirements
- Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a strong control environment
- Coordinate and manage internal and external audits
- Provide support to outside tax accountants
- Drive ERP optimization projects to improve scalability and data integrity
- Evaluate and enhance standardized workflows to improve accuracy, automation, and transparency
- Enhance and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate risk
- Monitor compliance with contracts, debt covenants, and other financial obligations
- Enhance risk management by monitoring compliance trends, emerging accounting standards, and cyber/data security risks in financial systems
- Implement continuous monitoring tools for fraud detection and internal controls
- Oversee day-to-day cash management activities, including disbursements and bank reconciliations
- Partner with CFO on liquidity monitoring and banking relationships
- Support compliance with credit facilities and related reporting requirements
- Manage and lead a high-performing team by planning, assigning, and directing work. Regularly appraise performance; build confidence by recognizing success and coaching employees. Appropriately address performance concerns and develop a highly engaged and customer-focused team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
- Provide training and development opportunities to strengthen technical skills and business acumen
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
