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Job Description
Controller
Headquarters
Phoenix AZ
Job Summary:
Player 15 Group includes several companies and many collaborative departments that support the Phoenix Suns Phoenix Mercury and Footprint Center.
Would you like to win championships and create sustained success Player 15 Group is looking for individuals who are committed to pursuing excellence win championships create sustained success and desire to play a role in creating memorable experiences.
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivatedController to manage the accounting and finance process for multiple entities including the Phoenix Suns Phoenix Mercury Valley Suns and PHX Arena. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department in addition to ensuring compliance with all external regulatory requirements.
What You Will Do:
- Oversee daily operations of the finance and accounting department
- Manage the preparation and issuance of all financial reports including external GAAP financial statements and league (NBA and WNBA) reports
- Assist in the preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts
- Ensure compliance with local state and federal budgetary reporting requirements
- Coordinate with department managers to develop fiscal budgets and policies
- Establish short- and long-range departmental goals objectives policies and operating procedures
- Design establish and maintain an organizational structure to effectively accomplish the companys goals and objectives while maintaining proper internal controls
- Coordinate financial and league audits; provide recommendations for procedural improvements
- Recruit train supervise and evaluate department staff
- Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
- Perform monthly and fiscal year end accounting close outs
- Provide ad hoc reports when requested
What We Need From Our Controller:
- Advanced skills with Excel and Microsoft Office applications
- Great Plains experience a plus
- Skill in leading a small team and developing others
- Proven track record of the ability to handle multiple tasks at once
Experience/ Education Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting. Preference may be given to candidates with an advanced degree.
- 5 years of experience in public accounting or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience supervising direct reports
What You Can Expect:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by Controller to optimally perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.
- This position works mainly indoors removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
- S-Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
- Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
- Ability to Read Write & Speak in English
- Wide range of full-time benefit options including
- Medical Dental and Vision coverages
- Life and Disability options
- Vacation sick and holiday leave programs
- In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.
- Perks:
- Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
- Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games
- Visit ourCulturepage to learn more about our culture and work environment
Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status or disability.
Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
For questions about this career opportunity please contact the People & Culture Recruiting team at
Employment Type
Full-Time
