Sr. Accountant

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• Performance-driven, highly visible organization operating in a public-facing, results-oriented environment.
• Private equity–backed with a majority individual owner, creating elevated expectations around financial rigor, reporting quality, and execution.
• Revenue scale in the hundreds of millions, supported by contractual partner agreements and event-driven business activity.
• 130 employees today, with near-term growth planned as new initiatives and business lines continue to expand.
• Lean, hands-on finance team structure consisting of senior finance leadership, a hiring manager, an accounting specialist, and this role.
• Fast-paced, pressure-driven culture with a blend of long-tenured team members and newer leadership focused on tightening processes and controls.

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• Hybrid accounting and FP&A role with exposure beyond traditional accounting into planning, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• High-visibility position supporting leadership in a performance-oriented organization where accuracy and insight matter.
• Opportunity to operate within a private equity–backed environment with elevated standards for reporting and decision support.
• Close-knit finance team offering ownership, influence, and hands-on responsibility.
• Competitive base compensation with annual bonus opportunity tied to company and individual performance.
• Strong retirement program with employer match that exceeds typical market norms.
• Exposure to live events and premium customer experiences as part of the business model.
• Growing organization with expanding initiatives, offering insight into how financial operations scale.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage general ledger activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Prepare accurate financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable tied to operations, partner agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Support internal controls and coordinate with external auditors.
• Assist with annual budgeting and rolling forecasts tied to seasonal operations.
• Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast, providing clear variance explanations.
• Build financial models to evaluate partner ROI, event profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting packages with actionable insights for leadership.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis to inform strategic and operational decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally to align financial planning with operational objectives.

HOW YOU ARE QUALIFIED

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to FP&A or financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on ERP experience.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving ability with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain the why behind the numbers.
• Professional maturity and confidence suited to a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.