Manager, Corporate Accounting (56118)

Position Summary

The Corporate Accounting Manager will play a critical role in the monthly close process and oversee key corporate accounting functions, including treasury, fixed assets, and lease accounting. The Corporate Accounting Manager will manage the consolidation of the financial results of 45 Minor League Baseball clubs and be responsible for the compilation of monthly consolidated balance sheet, income statement and cash flows statement. This role will manage and develop accounting staff and partner closely with the Accounting Director to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and strong internal controls. The position will also serve as a key contact for the annual audit and other reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

People Management & Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff, including goal setting, performance management, and ongoing coaching
• Provide technical accounting guidance and review to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration across the accounting team
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of accounting team members as needed

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Lead and actively participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results for the consolidated entity
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for assigned corporate accounting areas
• Ensure close deadlines are met and dependencies across teams are effectively managed
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance close efficiency and control

System Enhancement & Automation

• Work across departments to help implement automated solutions supported by AI
• Reduce journal entry workload and manual analysis across the finance organization

Treasury & Cash Management

• Oversee treasury-related accounting activities for the corporate accounts, including cash, bank reconciliations, debt, interest expense, and covenant reporting
• Coordinate with treasury and finance teams on cash forecasting, lender reporting, and debt compliance
• Ensure proper accounting treatment and documentation for financing transactions

Lease Accounting

• Oversee lease accounting under ASC 842, including new leases, modifications, remeasurements, and ongoing expense recognition
• Maintain accurate subledgers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation

Audit & Compliance

• Act as a primary liaison for external auditors, including coordination of audit requests, preparation of schedules, and resolution of inquiries
• Support the annual audit, interim reviews, and other compliance or reporting requirements
• Ensure adherence to US GAAP, internal accounting policies, and internal control standards

Other Corporate Accounting Functions

• Support technical accounting research, special projects, and ad hoc analyses
• Assist with the development, documentation, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, and Operations teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
• 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or corporate accounting
• Prior experience managing or mentoring accounting staff
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including revenue recognition and lease accounting (ASC 842)
• Experience leading month-end close in a complex or multi-entity environment
• Experience supporting decentralized or shared-services teams preferred
• Proficiency with ERP systems (preferably NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills

Key Competencies

• Proven people-management and leadership skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced close environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities

Salary : $115,000 - $135,000