Director, Accounting

Position Overview

As part of our team, you will report to the Controller. In this role you will be involved in a range of initiatives that will support our Accounting and Finance department. The Director of Accounting will be responsible for various day-to-day accounting and tax functions as well as providing support to other team members in the organization.

This position requires working onsite five days per week.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Accounting is responsible for performing and/or overseeing a broad range of accounting functions, including, but not limited to the following:

• Own the month-end close process to meet close deadlines and maintain reporting accuracy, including preparation/review of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Prepare/review monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packages, including variance analysis
• Prepare/review periodic NFL reporting requirements
• Oversee cash management and the accounts payable function
• Coordinate external auditors to support the timely completion of annual audits and agreed-upon procedures
• Prepare/review income tax return support schedules; coordinate with external tax preparers on taxable income and partner K-1s
• Manage monthly sales and business tax filings and payments
• Support the FP&A team budget and forecasting process, providing insights and reviewing outputs
• Manage and develop staff providing leadership, direction, and oversight
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate accounting policies
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and control improvements and implement process enhancements
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

We Will Depend On This Person To

• Own: Day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and cash management requirements
• Learn: New technologies and tools to drive efficient, accurate, and compliant financial reporting processes
• Improve: Accounting processes to automate, streamline and enhance efficiency
  
  

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required
• Mini mum 8 years of professional accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a management role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Detail-oriented and well-organized
• Experience with accounting systems such as NetSuite, JD Edwards or Oracle, Essbase
• Hands-on experience with monthly close, reconciliations, controls and audit processes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization
• Strong multitasking skills and ability to meet deadlines under pressure
  
  

The Los Angeles Chargers are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We believe diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.