Manager, Accounting - League Operations

The Manager, Accounting – League Operations manages day-to-day accounting activities in support of the Director, Accounting – League Operations, focusing on areas such as monthly close, account reconciliations, and compliance-related tasks. This role provides oversight of key accounting processes, ensures adherence to established policies, and supports internal and external reporting requirements. The Manager partners closely with cross-functional teams and Global Process Owners (GPOs) to identify process improvements and implement best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operational accounting activities for various League Operations departments and General Ledger team activities, coordinating with the Accounting Operations team to meet deadlines across the period end close cycles.
• Support Accounting Leads in monthly close activities, reconciliations, and compliance-related accounting tasks.
• Oversee accounting for specific functional areas such as intercompany, fixed assets, various League Operations departments, and ensuring adherence to policy and control requirements.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency gains, recommend process enhancements, and support implementation of best practices in collaboration with the Shared Services Global Process Owners.
• Work with technical accounting team on any complex accounting memos as needed.
• Collaborate closely with Operational Finance team during close process, to understand key contracts and the understand account coding process.
• Provide oversight to accounting staff and ensure accurate and timely completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP/IFRS).
• Collaborate with internal and external audit teams to support audit readiness and resolve findings.
• Assist in the implementation of functional policies, programs, and initiatives that improve accounting quality and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience with monthly close and reconciliation processes.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, or active CPA candidacy, strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to partner across departments and functions.
• Oracle Cloud ERP or similar experience a plus.
• Prior people management skills, a plus

Terms /Expected Hours of Work:

NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week in the office.

Salary / Pay Range

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