What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Memphis Grizzlies?
The Opportunity
Join the Memphis Grizzlies as the Controller, responsible for managing the daily operations of the accounting team. This role manages core accounting activities, supports basketball and business operations, and provides financial insight that helps senior leaders make informed decisions.
You will connect with teams across the organization and engage with league finance partners to improve workflows and support shared financial goals. This role suits a leader who values partnership, clear communication, and steady execution.
In This Role You Will
At the Memphis Grizzlies, we strive to support our team members through all stages of life with robust and attractive benefits, financial and wellness options and great perks. In addition to offering a competitive salary, we have other great benefits and perks.
Keeping You Healthy
Memphis Basketball LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and team members fairly based on their abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law.
Applicant Safety: The Memphis Grizzlies have been made aware of bad actors using our company's name for fake employment opportunities using social media and instant messaging platforms. The Memphis Grizzlies will never require candidates to send or deposit money in exchange for, or as a condition of, an offer of employment. The Grizzlies will also never ask for any sensitive personal information such as social security numbers, dates of birth, or bank account details via email, social media or messaging platforms, or during interviews. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent the Memphis Grizzlies and cannot confirm they are with our company, please contact us with the details.
Join the Memphis Grizzlies as the Controller, responsible for managing the daily operations of the accounting team. This role manages core accounting activities, supports basketball and business operations, and provides financial insight that helps senior leaders make informed decisions.
You will connect with teams across the organization and engage with league finance partners to improve workflows and support shared financial goals. This role suits a leader who values partnership, clear communication, and steady execution.
In This Role You Will
- Manage general accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fixed assets, etc.
- Review and approve monthly reconciliations.
- Ensure adherence to GAAP.
- Oversee revenue recognition and invoicing of corporate sponsor contracts, as well as other revenue partners.
- Manage monthly financial close process.
- Prepare quarterly and year-end financial statements, footnotes, and analytical reviews for parent company and subsidiaries.
- Manage the annual financial statement audit.
- Maintain appropriate internal controls and suggest remediation as needed.
- Assist in automation initiatives/projects of daily operations.
- Support preparation of NBA league reporting and related audits.
- Manage accounting software (fiscal and calendar year-end procedures).
- Provide consultative support to the annual budget process and quarterly forecasts.
- Provide financial support to departments, as required.
- Oversee reconciliations of complex balance sheet accounts.
- Hire, coach, mentor and supervise accounting staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
- CPA designation.
- At least eight (8) years’ accounting/auditing experience.
- At least five (5) years of experience leading Finance or Accounting teams.
- Prior management experience.
- Advanced Microsoft 365 proficiency, including Excel.
- Experienced user of ERP / Accounting systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar.
- Superior attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively and collaboratively with non-financial colleagues.
- Ability to use technology and automation to enhance reporting and maximize efficiency.
- Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays when needed.
- Proven ability to work autonomously while handling conflicting deadlines.
- Public accounting experience preferably with a Big4 or regional firm.
- Professional sports industry finance/accounting experience.
- Experience with AI accounting solutions.
- Experience in implementing ERP and ancillary financial systems.
- Experience with PowerBI.
At the Memphis Grizzlies, we strive to support our team members through all stages of life with robust and attractive benefits, financial and wellness options and great perks. In addition to offering a competitive salary, we have other great benefits and perks.
Keeping You Healthy
- Industry leading health coverage
- Short and Long-term disability
- Team Member and Dependent Life Insurance
- Group Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness programs through EAP and Headspace
- Team ticket program
- Matching 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Team Store Discounts
- NBA Sponsored Discount Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Parental Leave
Memphis Basketball LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and team members fairly based on their abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law.
Applicant Safety: The Memphis Grizzlies have been made aware of bad actors using our company's name for fake employment opportunities using social media and instant messaging platforms. The Memphis Grizzlies will never require candidates to send or deposit money in exchange for, or as a condition of, an offer of employment. The Grizzlies will also never ask for any sensitive personal information such as social security numbers, dates of birth, or bank account details via email, social media or messaging platforms, or during interviews. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent the Memphis Grizzlies and cannot confirm they are with our company, please contact us with the details.