Sr. Accounting Analyst

Detroit Tigers•Detroit, MI

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Accounting Analyst is responsible for providing general accounting support for the Detroit Tigers, including but not limited to preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, month-end closing activities, forecasting, budgeting, and performing cost and variance analysis. This position will support multiple departments for the Detroit Tigers, including Lakeland Operations. The Senior Accounting Analyst is also responsible for the creation of the financial statements for the annual audit, preparation of the Financial Information Questionnaire (“FIQ”) (MLB reporting) and assisting in other areas as identified. This position manages complex and confidential company financial records and operates with significant discretion and autonomy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting (Masters Degree, MBA and/or CPA preferred).
2 years of accounting experience (public accounting experience preferred).
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles to ensure that financial results are in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to work across all departments and vertically at all levels of the organization.
Intermediate Excel skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects at once and possess strong ability to prioritize.
High level of integrity, resourcefulness, initiative, and good judgment.
Setting priorities and handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Excel skills, which may include the creation of macros, pivot tables, etc.
Experience with Oracle, PowerBI, CRM

Responsibilities

Participate in the monthly close process, including preliminary review of financial statements, preparation and posting of journal entries, and explanation of budget to actual variances.
Assist in preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budget for assigned departments and areas through analysis of accounts and working hand-in-hand with department leaders.
Prepare the FIQ, required annual reporting to MLB, and assist with the related revenue sharing audit.
Assist with the annual financial audit, including preparation of the financial statements and responding to auditor requests and preparing supporting documentation.
Analyze and reconcile various general ledger accounts monthly and in accordance with the monthly close calendar.
Monitor and analyze Finance department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy with emphasis on internal controls.
Continuously evaluate existing accounting processes and identify areas for improvement or automation.
Collaboratively review financial information with key stakeholders to identify insights and drive strategic decision making.
Prepare analyses requested for all levels of management on an ad hoc basis.
Assist with other projects within the finance team on an as-needed basis.