Vice President - Finance and Accounting

Milwaukee Brewers•Wilson, NC

About The Position

The Vice President - Finance and Accounting will oversee all major functions of the Finance and Accounting department for Wilson Warbirds, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, reporting, tax, sales tax and revenue recognition. This role will implement and improve internal controls through flowchart and process reviews of the Wilson Warbirds. Core duties for this role include, but are not limited to: Partner with senior management to research and analyze the financial implications (e.g. ROI, valuation, etc.) of all potential business opportunities Coordinate with senior management on the long-range strategic planning initiative for the team, assess the financial requirements implicit in those plans, evaluate the potential ROI and develop alternative ways to satisfy those financial requirements Spearhead, investigate and prepare projection models to help the team identify opportunities to improve financial performance Lead and direct accounting operation to generate maximum efficiency and productivity by identifying and utilizing meaningful metrics, establishing clear goals and directing continuous review of policies and procedures Maintain historical financials and analysis for key financial indicators, trends and benchmarks Perform ad hoc analysis, as necessary Manage the annual budget process, projections, and cash flow analysis for all entities Manage League and Team Debt Facilities, ensuring compliance with all covenants and MiLB requirements Manage annual audits Ensure compliance with MiLB league reporting requirements and oversee the annual Revenue Sharing Audit Manage the annual income tax preparation process by working with local firm and tax advisors to ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Local tax laws Oversee the treasury management function of each entity, administer all bank accounts, set up new users, and approve wire transfers Lead person on financial settlements for all non-baseball events held at Wilson Ballpark Perform ad hoc audit oversight (IRS, sales and use tax, etc.) The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Business/Finance/Accounting; and four years related experience. CPA preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Business/Finance/Accounting
Four years related experience

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with senior management to research and analyze the financial implications (e.g. ROI, valuation, etc.) of all potential business opportunities
Coordinate with senior management on the long-range strategic planning initiative for the team, assess the financial requirements implicit in those plans, evaluate the potential ROI and develop alternative ways to satisfy those financial requirements
Spearhead, investigate and prepare projection models to help the team identify opportunities to improve financial performance
Lead and direct accounting operation to generate maximum efficiency and productivity by identifying and utilizing meaningful metrics, establishing clear goals and directing continuous review of policies and procedures
Maintain historical financials and analysis for key financial indicators, trends and benchmarks
Perform ad hoc analysis, as necessary
Manage the annual budget process, projections, and cash flow analysis for all entities
Manage League and Team Debt Facilities, ensuring compliance with all covenants and MiLB requirements
Manage annual audits
Ensure compliance with MiLB league reporting requirements and oversee the annual Revenue Sharing Audit
Manage the annual income tax preparation process by working with local firm and tax advisors to ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Local tax laws
Oversee the treasury management function of each entity, administer all bank accounts, set up new users, and approve wire transfers
Lead person on financial settlements for all non-baseball events held at Wilson Ballpark
Perform ad hoc audit oversight (IRS, sales and use tax, etc.)