What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at TKO?
Who We Are
UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 300 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 950 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.
The Role And What You’ll Do
UFC seeks a motivated, experienced Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker with at least three years of experience and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position will involve a mix of month-end close functions, business support and financial reporting responsibilities.
TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use.
UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 300 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 950 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.
The Role And What You’ll Do
UFC seeks a motivated, experienced Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker with at least three years of experience and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position will involve a mix of month-end close functions, business support and financial reporting responsibilities.
- Maintains accounting data in accordance with department policy and procedures as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).
- Perform monthly closing activities, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations and reports for assigned segments of business.
- Facilitates the auditing process by providing details, schedules, and information for assigned areas as requested by the auditors.
- Prepare monthly reports for management and business partners.
- Present financial results to management.
- Responsible for maintaining effective system of controls, procedures, and documentation for assigned segments of business.
- Review and streamline/improve existing processes.
- Seeks continual growth and expertise in the accounting and finance function and embrace cross-training opportunities provided within the Accounting and Finance Department.
- Potential of assisting with event work.
- Ad hoc assignments and projects as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent work experience. Advanced coursework in finance preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience in finance and/or accounting.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of standard accounting practices and experience with accounting systems.
- Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to departmental and company changes.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
- High degree of proficiency with data entry functions.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook and ability to learn other basic computer programs.
TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use.