Senior Accountant

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 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:

TKO is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant, TKO Corporate, to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to both recurring and ad-hoc accounting and financial reporting activities, while playing a key role in promoting operational excellence and financial transparency across the organization.

As a member of the Corporate Accounting team, you will collaborate cross-functionally with various stakeholders, including Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Compliance, Tax, Legal, FP&A, Internal Audit, and IT. You will also work closely with the Director of Corporate Accounting and be exposed to senior management on various workstreams.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adheres to deadlines, and is passionate about enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations. This role also provides a valuable opportunity to build a strong foundation of skills and experience to support long-term career growth within the corporate accounting function

• Perform several corporate accounting functions including TKO consolidation and general ledger accounting. 
• Participate in a multi-year system transformation obtaining exposure to broader cross functional team and TKO business units.
• Assist with accounting activities related to Transition Services Agreements (TSA), investments, and other areas.
• Participate in the preparation of supporting schedules for various financial reporting disclosures.
• Review cash flow forecasts prepared by business units and support the Treasury function related to the cash management process.
• Perform quarterly credit compliance calculations.
• Support internal and external audit processes, including substantive and controls-based testing.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation, standardization, and process improvement across finance functions.

You Have These:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA  preferred.
• 1–5 years of progressive experience in accounting, reporting, controllership or audit roles, preferably within a public company or public accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP; experience with consolidation and operational accounting preferred.
• Familiarity with SOX 404 compliance and internal control design and execution.
• Prior exposure to the sports, entertainment, or related industries is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP S/4 HANA, JD Edwards, NetSuite and Hubble is a plus.

TKO EEO Statement:

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