Sr. Accounting Manager

Hollywood Park Management Company.•Inglewood, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Hollywood Park is seeking an entrepreneurial and self-motivated Sr. Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations, including corporate accounting, financial reporting, and the maintenance of internal control procedures. This role is integral to our accounting team and will help build the finance function, requiring a "Fan First" mentality to ensure an exceptional experience for all visitors. The ideal candidate demonstrates a flexible work style that responds quickly under tight deadlines as well as analytical prowess for the review of financial statements.

Requirements

Approximately 4–8 years of combined accounting and finance experience.
Manager level experience required (3-5 years preferred).
Thorough knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and procedures.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
Experience with general ledger functions and close processes.
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
Clear communicator with the ability to interact with senior leadership.
Strong project management and problem solving skills.
Ability to multitask in a rapidly growing environment.
Strong analytical skills to assess current processes in place and provide feedback for process improvement.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience is a plus.
Sports/Venue industry experience is preferred.
CPA is a plus.
Experience with Microsoft Great Plains is a plus
Experience working through ERP change/implementation is a plus

Responsibilities

Spearhead the NFL League Reporting process, crafting specialized financial reports that are utilized directly by the League office.
Lead the month-end and year-end close processes through the review of journal entries and financial statements including but not limited to: Record and review financial transactions necessary for both internal and external reporting.
Prepare and analyze monthly journal entries and reports for all entities within Hollywood Park.
Review account reconciliations and research reconciling items timely.
Ensure rigorous quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
Document and develop business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls and champion data integrity.
Liaise with counterparts across the Kroenke Sports enterprise building strategic relationships to ensure seamless, unified accounting practices across the enterprise.
Partner with operations teams to understand day to day spend and revenue drivers.
Own the audit process through the preparation of audit support as well as serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
Research technical accounting issues to ensure organizational compliance.
Mentor, train, and elevate a talented group of accounting seniors and staff.
Own the Cash Management and treasury processes working with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payment.
Assist with high impact special projects and growth initiatives that will actively shape the future of our expanding organization.
Perform other related duties as assigned.