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Head of Controllership – Accounting
RCX Sports. Provide strategic and operational leadership across accounting and financial reporting functions .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, GAAP compliance, and strategic leadership within accounting functions. Proficient in managing cash flow, liquidity, and financial governance while optimizing finance systems and processes.
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)GAAP-Compliant Financial ReportingSage Intacct ERP ManagementCash Flow ManagementAudit Leadership
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Hard Skills
Financial ReportingAccount ReconciliationRevenue RecognitionBudgeting and ForecastingKPI DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisInternal ControlsPurchase Price AccountingTax ComplianceLiquidity Planning
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional CommunicationProject LeadershipChange ManagementTeam DevelopmentAccountability
Tools & Technologies
Sage IntacctRamp Expense ManagementFinancial Dashboards
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Industry Keywords
Financial GovernanceMergers and AcquisitionsMulti-Revenue-Stream OrganizationSports ProgrammingEvent Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic and operational leadership across accounting and financial reporting functions
- Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely, accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements
- Maintain general ledger integrity, account reconciliations, revenue recognition, accruals, and accounting policies
- Deliver financial reporting and analysis to management and the Board
- Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, and working capital performance
- Support banking relationships, lender reporting, and debt covenant compliance
- Oversee accounting and reporting across tournaments, sponsorship, registration, licensing, media, and other revenue streams
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls, financial governance, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures
- Coordinate annual audits and tax compliance, including sales and use tax requirements
- Lead purchase price accounting related to deals and support the audit firm with the PPA entry
- Serve as business owner for Sage Intacct, ensuring effective configuration, reporting, integration, and scalability
- Optimize Ramp expense management, corporate card controls, accounts payable automation, and spend visibility
- Lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting, including variance analysis and identification of key business drivers
- Develop KPI dashboards, operational reporting, and business-unit and program profitability reporting
- Partner with business leaders on financial performance, pricing, margin improvement, and investment decisions
- Lead finance system upgrades, module deployments, process redesign, and automation initiatives
- Establish performance objectives, accountability measures, and a culture of continuous improvement
- Report to the Chief Financial Officer
- Support M&A integration, including purchase price allocation and financial systems migration
Requirements
What you’ll need- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential
- 8+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience, including ownership of financial close and GAAP-compliant reporting
- Audit leadership experience and strong understanding of internal controls, compliance, and financial governance
- Experience managing cash flow, liquidity, working capital, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop accounting and finance team members
- Experience improving finance systems and processes, including hands-on knowledge of Sage Intacct or a comparable ERP
- Ability to translate financial and operational data into clear reporting, analysis, and recommendations for business leaders
- Strong cross-functional communication, project leadership, and change-management skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and accountability
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Up to 5% travel
- Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with occasional nights and weekends as business needs require
- Preferred: Experience with mergers and acquisitions, purchase price accounting, and post-acquisition integration
- Preferred: Experience in sports, youth programming, events, SaaS, or another multi-revenue-stream organization
- Preferred: Experience with Ramp or a comparable expense management and accounts payable automation platform
- Preferred: Experience developing scalable management and Board dashboards
- Preferred: Financial planning, analysis, and modeling experience
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual discretionary bonus
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings with company matching
- Paid parental leave
- Unlimited PTO
- Monthly wellness expense reimbursement of up to $65
- Comprehensive benefits and insurance plans with no waiting period
- Relaxed casual dress code
- Work equipment provided, including laptop and monitor
- Up to $350 reimbursement toward a personal-use laptop, tablet, or computer
- Full-time salaried position paid semi-monthly