Assistant Controller

Hollywood Park

$140K — $165K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of accounting and finance experience required
  • Manager level experience (3-5 years preferred)
  • Public accounting experience is beneficial
  • Experience in the sports or venue industry is preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; CPA is a plus
  • Thorough knowledge of GAAP accounting principles
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and general ledger functions

Responsibilities

  • Spearhead the NFL League Reporting process for specialized financial reports
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes through financial statement reviews
  • Mentor and elevate accounting team members while fostering their career growth
  • Develop quality controls over financial transactions and reporting
  • Document business processes and enhance internal controls for data integrity
  • Liaise across Kroenke Sports enterprise for unified accounting practices
  • Oversee audit process and serve as primary contact for external auditors

Benefits

  • Opportunity to play a key role in building a finance function
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities within the organization
  • Engagement with the NFL and high-profile events
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across the sports enterprise
  • Exposure to high-impact special projects influencing the organization’s future
Full Job Description
As The Assistant Controller, You Will... Hollywood Park is seeking an entrepreneurial and self-motivated Assistant Controller 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. More Specific Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To... • 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. • Mentor, train, and elevate a talented group of accounting seniors and staff. We are looking for a true leader who is just as passionate about coaching and accelerating their team's career growth as they are about the numbers. • Develop rigorous quality controls 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. • Own the Cash Management and treasury processes working with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payment as well as preparing cash flow analysis reports. • Lead high impact special projects and growth initiatives that will actively shape the future of our expanding organization. We'd Love to Hear From People With... • Approximately 5+ years of combined accounting and finance experience. • Manager level experience required (3-5 years preferred). • Public accounting experience is a plus. • Sports/Venue industry experience is preferred. • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting - CPA is a plus. • Thorough knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and procedures. • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel. • Extensive experience with general ledger functions and close processes. • Experience with Microsoft Great Plains is a plus. • Experience working through ERP change/implementation is a plus. • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to lead a team. • 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. Compensation: $140,000 - $165,000 per year Location: Inglewood, CA (On-site) In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only. Hollywood Park considers a candidate's education, certification, prior experience, as well as internal and external data when determining the salary level for potential new employees. Only in exceptional circumstances, if an external candidate has the experience, credentials, or expertise far exceeding what is expected for the position, would Hollywood Park consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time. Pay Range: $140,000 - $165,000 per year

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