Controller

Speedway Motorsports•Rosamond, CA

21d•$100,000

About The Position

The Senior Controller provides strategic financial leadership and oversight for the organization. This role is responsible for financial planning, reporting, controls, compliance, and operational finance support while partnering closely with executive leadership to drive profitability, efficiency, and long-term growth. The Senior Controller ensures the integrity of financial information, leads and develops the finance team, and serves as a trusted advisor on financial strategy and risk management. The ideal candidate will adopt a GLOBE mentality—Generously Lending Our Best Efforts. This means holding oneself and teammates accountable for taking best practices “the last mile,” optimizing them for maximum value to all stakeholders, and sharing insights on how to continuously improve the company. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter who is passionate about their work and willing to go the extra mile to achieve excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA, CPA, or CMA strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior leadership roles
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
Proven experience leading teams and managing complex financial operations
Advanced proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel
Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities

Nice To Haves

Experience in sports, entertainment, or hospitality
Experience with ERP systems and financial system implementations
Demonstrated success driving financial transformation or operational efficiency initiatives

Responsibilities

Serve as a key financial advisor to executive leadership on strategic initiatives and business decisions
Collaborate with ownership and cross-functional peers on the integration of the private member drivers club
Translate organizational strategy into financial plans, forecasts, and performance metrics
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and controls
Oversee all accounting and finance functions, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, budgeting, and forecasting
Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
Lead preparation and analysis of financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses
Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
Lead annual budgeting and long-range financial planning processes
Monitor financial performance and provide insights to improve margins, cost controls, and operational efficiency
Partner with department leaders to support financial accountability and planning
Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial governance
Oversee audits, tax compliance, and coordination with external auditors and advisors
Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks
Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting teams
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Ensure appropriate staffing, training, and performance management
Collaborate with operations, legal, HR, and other departments to support business initiatives
Lead or support system implementations, integrations, and process automation as needed