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THE ROLE:
As Group Consolidation Accountant you will be responsible for the monthly consolidation of the Genius Sports group of companies. The consolidation is performed entirely within Workday Financials and you will be responsible for completing this in accordance with the monthly timeline. Intercompany relationships exist between group entities and ensuring completion of the month end close with no intercompany mismatches is a priority. Genius Sports is listed on the NYSE and is therefore audited quarterly and you will therefore have an important role to play in ensuring a clean audit each quarter.
Specific SOX controls relating to the month end close sit with the Group Consolidation Accountant and these needs to be completed in a manner ensuring no deficiencies. The group has a strong continuous improvement ethos and a contribution to progress and driving improvement is an essential part of the role.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Timely completion of the monthly group consolidation and associated SOX controls.
Month End Close
- Responsible for the monthly consolidation ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.
- Ownership and reconciliation of all consolidation book entries and GL’s.
- Ensuring resolution of intercompany mismatches prior to performing the consolidation.
- Completion of group level analytics each quarter.
- Work closely with technical accounting teams when required to maintain consistency in application of group accounting policies across the group.
- Detailed KPI reporting via the use of Dashboards
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to streamline the monthly consolidation, reducing manual effort and increasing efficiency. Leveraging automation tools and technology to improve the accuracy and timeliness of the month end close.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Build strong relationships with colleagues across Finance to ensure effective working and completion of task on time.
- Collaborate with finance system teams to improve financial systems and data integrity for the monthly consolidation.
Risk & Audit Management
- Maintain strong financial controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and audit standards.
- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation, reconciliations, and revenue-related analysis.
- Ensure all SOX and other relevant compliance controls are adhered to within Group Finance.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- Qualified accountant (ACA) with 2/3 years in industry in a consolidation role.
- Strong knowledge of intercompany accounting
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial systems (e.g. Workday Financials).
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Proven technical ability with a high level of attention to detail.
- Effective communicator, with a collaborative approach to cross-departmental projects.
- An ethos of continuous improvement of systems, processes and ways of working.
- Experience in a US listed environment is useful with a working knowledge of SOX controls.
We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location.
As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports.
One team, being brave, driving change
We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius
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Skills Required
- Qualified accountant with ACA qualification
- 2–3 years of industry experience in a consolidation role
- Strong knowledge of intercompany accounting
- Strong analytical skills
- Proficiency in financial systems such as Workday Financials
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proven technical ability and high attention to detail
- Collaborative experience with cross-departmental projects
- Commitment to continuous improvement of systems, processes, and ways of working
- Experience in a US-listed environment and working knowledge of SOX controls
What the Team is Saying
Genius Sports Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as broader than standard, including a company‑wide Christmas–New Year shutdown, World Mental Health Day, and a paid Volunteer Day alongside annual leave. Flexibility around local holidays is also highlighted.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive in many locations, including medical, dental, and vision options, plus access to local Employee Assistance Programs and mental‑health resources. Listings also reference life and disability insurance in some markets.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle perks are emphasized, notably a Workcation policy allowing up to 30 days working from elsewhere each year, with hybrid/remote options where role‑appropriate. Wellness programs, sports clubs, social events, and employee discounts further support day‑to‑day wellbeing.
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What We Do
Genius Sports is the layer between what happens on the field and how the world engages with it. Our solutions across the global sports ecosystem are underpinned by our next generation big data and artificial intelligence platform, GeniusIQ. By ingesting and computing multiple real-time data feeds, GeniusIQ powers a wide range of functions and applications across sports performance and officiation, fan engagement, advertising, and sports betting. Founded in 2001, Genius Sports is now one of the world’s largest sports technology companies, working with the likes of the NFL, NBA, EPL, FIBA, ESPN, Sky Sports, Flutter, DraftKings and 100s more. We're headquartered in New York and London, with offices in Los Angeles, Medellin, Tallinn, Sofia, Singapore, Lausanne, Manchester and Melbourne.
Why Work With Us
We are one team, being brave, driving change. Our company values help create a cohesive culture, where we think, feel and act like One Genius. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference, driving our vision to be everywhere in sports, redefining experiences through technology.
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