Controller

Posted 3 Days Ago
2 Locations
Remote
212K-255K
Senior level
Sports
The Role
Oversee accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, manage payroll compliance, lead audits, and partner with executive leadership.
Summary Generated by Built In
We’re Underdog.

The fastest-growing sports gaming company, ever. We’re here to make sports more fun. We pair intuitive user experiences with innovative game designs to build the best experience for sports fans in America.

Since 2020, we’ve launched four of today’s most widely played fantasy games, and built the Underdog Sportsbook entirely in-house with our own tech. We move fast, act with urgency, and create experiences you won’t find anywhere else.

With a $1.2 billion valuation and backing from investors like BlackRock, Spark Capital, SV Angel, Mark Cuban, Kevin Durant, Adam Schefter, and more, we’re just getting started.

At Underdog, we play and win as a team. We take chances and are unafraid to attack hard problems. We face challenges with ambition and optimism. We play for the love of the game.

We’re Underdog. And winning as an Underdog is just more fun.

Join us.

About the role

This is a rare chance to help build a generational company.  We’re looking for an exceptional candidate to oversee all accounting operations, to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and to act as a strategic partner to Finance Leadership and the Executive Team in budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.  The ideal candidate will:

  • Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close processes and lead in the production of timely and accurate financial statements,
  • Coordinate external audits and serve as our primary liaison to auditors and regulatory bodies,
  • Manage payroll and multi-state payroll tax compliance
  • Oversee accounting and reporting for diverse equity transactions, including stock-based compensation
  • Lead federal, state, and local tax compliance, including returns, provisions, and 1099/W-2G reporting
  • Partner with Compliance on regulatory filings, license applications, and reporting to state and federal agencies
  • Deliver variance analysis and actionable commentary to executive leadership,
  • Drive long and short-term systems planning in support of company objectives,
  • Develop our vision for the Accounting team while creating a culture of continuous improvement,
  • Partner with FP&A, Legal, HR and Operations on strategic initiatives while helping us to stay agile and execution-focused in a fast-paced environment.
Who you are
  • You have 10+ years of overall experience including 5+ years in a supervisory capacity
  • You have an active CPA license
  • You’ve had impactful stints in both public and private accounting
  • You hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
  • You have a demonstrated track record of scaling systems and processes in a dynamic environment
Even better if you have
  • Experience in high-growth consumer tech, fintech, or gaming industries
  • Prior experience with IPO readiness / long-range planning


Our target starting base salary range for this position is between $212,000 and $255,000, plus target equity. The starting base salary will depend on a number of factors including the candidate’s skills and experience, among other things.

What we can offer you:
  • Unlimited PTO (we're extremely flexible with the exception of the first few weeks before & into the NFL season)
  • 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • A $500 home office allowance
  • A connected virtual first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce
  • 5% 401k match, FSA, company paid health, dental, vision plan options for employees and dependents

#LI-REMOTE

This position may require sports betting licensure based on certain state regulations.

Underdog is an equal opportunity employer and doesn't discriminate on the basis of creed, race, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability status, or any other defining characteristic.

Top Skills

Accounting Software
Payroll Systems
U.S. Gaap
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The Company
HQ: Brooklyn, NY
500 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Underdog Fantasy is one of the fastest-growing sports companies on the market. Founded by a team of industry veterans, Underdog is bringing fun, approachable contests and games to the masses. We’re looking to innovate an already exciting space and provide the best possible experience to our enthusiastic users.

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