Sr. Accountant, Finance and Accounting

Indianapolis Motor Speedway • Indianapolis, IN

22h

About The Position

The Senior Accountant, Finance and Accounting, helps provide accurate financial information to business leaders across INDYCAR and IMS Productions. The role supports monthly reporting, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of financial results. It works with department leaders to review spending, explain variances, and track expenses for race events, broadcasts, and special projects. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of accounting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas and pivot tables.
• Experience with financial and management reporting.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Initiative-taking, flexible mindset and commitment to excellence.
• Attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
• Cultural competence and ability to thrive in a diverse environment.
• Alignment with Penske Entertainment’s core values and standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and/or Workday Adaptive.

Responsibilities

• Create monthly financial statement reporting packages for executive leadership review.
• Identify and prepare accounting entries, including expense accruals and adjustments, to accurately report monthly results.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for various accrual and asset accounts.
• Prepare and reconcile INDYCAR and INDY NXT event prize money and race team payouts.
• Review monthly financial results and prepare variance analyses; work with department leaders to review and document variances from budgets or forecasts.
• Provide monthly department spending reports and partner with department leaders to review them.
• Maintain detailed expense reporting for broadcasts and special projects to support management review and accurate billing to internal and external customers.
• Assist with financial planning, including preparing and submitting annual operating budgets.
• Communicate with internal partners to maintain continuous forecasting as assumptions change during the fiscal year.
• Deliver outstanding service to partners, guests, and colleagues.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days, plus 12 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• On-site fitness center and wellness programs.
• Discounts on meals, gear, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior