Accounting Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Direct accounting and financial reporting for the Field Sports and Action Sports divisions.

• Take ownership of month-end close and financial reporting for the assigned divisions.

• Examine journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, cash activity, and consolidated results at the division level.

• Supervise, mentor, and foster the development of two Senior Accountants.

• Oversee revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and ASC 606 standards.

• Manage deferred revenue and customer deposits collected prior to each season.

• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and roll-forwards.

• Oversee fixed assets, capital projects, and lease accounting in compliance with ASC 842.

• Handle intercompany activities, management fees, and reporting for partner-owned or joint-venture entities.

• Supervise daily cash receipts and resolve any reconciliation discrepancies.

• Lead the general-ledger month-end close and review any adjusting entries.

• Prepare and review financial reporting packages along with variance analysis.

• Present financial results and key performance drivers to senior finance leadership and operating stakeholders.

• Collaborate with venue, camp, and event operations teams to ensure accurate and timely recurring reporting.

• Lead division PBC deliverables and liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.

• Design and maintain internal controls, close checklists, and accounting policies.

• Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.

• Provide ad hoc analysis and support for management.

• Lead the accounting processes for acquisition integrations, including opening balance sheets, purchase accounting, chart-of-accounts alignment, systems, and closing procedures.

• Contribute to special projects and finance initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• 6–8 years of progressive experience in accounting.

• A minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or management role overseeing accounting staff.

• Proven experience managing month-end close and financial reporting for a multi-entity or multi-location business.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, including ASC 606, ASC 842, and fixed asset accounting.

• Advanced analytical skills in Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Capability to manage multiple entities, divisions, priorities, and deadlines effectively.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to tailor communication to various audiences.

• Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership and lead others.

• Consistently meet deadlines.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

• CPA designation is preferred.

• Experience in public accounting, ideally in audit, is preferred.

• Background in multi-entity, private-equity-backed, high-growth, or acquisitive organizations is preferred.

• Familiarity with purchase accounting and consolidations is preferred.

• Experience in youth or amateur sports, recreation, camps, ski or resort operations, hospitality, or event and venue businesses is preferred.

• Working knowledge of Sage Intacct, Bill.com, and Concur is preferred.

• Interest in leveraging AI and emerging tools to enhance accounting workflows is preferred.

• Passion for youth sports is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus eligibility.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life and disability coverage.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Paid time off and a comprehensive holiday schedule.

• Flexible, primarily remote working environment.

• In-office option available for employees located in the Baltimore area.

• Opportunity to lead and shape the accounting functions for the Field Sports and Action Sports divisions within a rapidly growing, multi-entity sports and hospitality organization.