Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 155000 - 165000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Director Accounting and Financial Reporting
Reporting to: SVP Finance
Supervisory role: Managing the Accounting team
Classification: Full-time
Location: Hybrid in Los Angeles CA
Compensation: $155000 - $165000
Company Summary:
Wave Sports & Entertainment (Wave)is the leader in digital storytelling for the next generation reaching more than 130 million highly engaged followers globally. Waves award-winning programming is led by some of the most popular athletes and personalities in culture today-- including the hit digital series Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony and So True with Caleb Hearon - dishing out entertaining commentary unique perspectives expert analysis and behind-the-scenes stories about the biggest moments and trends shaping sports and entertainment.
Waves Media Agency (WMA) collaborates with leading sports leagues and rights holders to create engaging data-driven digital programming. Our partners include major organizations such as the WNBA and CONCACAF and we deliver always-on content experiences that engage the internets largest and most passionate fan communities.
Role Summary:
Wave is seeking a Director Accounting and Financial Reporting to join its Finance team. This individual will be a critical core member of the organization reporting directly to the Head of Finance. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership strategic thinking and deep technical accounting expertise to help scale Waves financial operations.
This highly collaborative and detail-oriented leader will oversee all accounting functions at Wave including month-end close accounts receivable accounts payable and budget-to-actual reporting. The Director will play a key role in ensuring the company has timely accurate and actionable financial data to support decision-making across the addition this role will support financial forecasting budgeting and investor reporting working closely with cross-functional stakeholders.
The ideal candidate has experience managing end-to-end accounting processes and possesses a solid understanding of financial forecasting and reporting within a fast-paced growing organization.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the month-end close process including consolidating financial statements reviewing and reconciling the general ledger as well as analyzing and explaining variances to projections
- Monthly reporting to internal stakeholders on financials departmental budget to actuals variances and show and initiative level profit and loss across our key brands.
- Assist in Annual Audits (Non-Public).
- Build out strong internal processes for the Accounting department spending and Accounts Receivable.
- Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
- Responsible for recommending Accounting Policy updates on complex Accounting areas
- Build relationships across the organization helping to manage departmental budgets and facilitate financial transparency across leadership.
- Assist with Financial forecasting and annual budgeting processes to drive efficient investment across the organization.
- Manage the Senior Accountants and oversee the team deliverables.
- Implement AI solutions to increase efficiency and ensure scalability of the team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Masters Degree preferred.
- 7 years relevant experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Public accounting experience preferred
- Knowledgeable of finance accounting budgeting cost control principles and internal control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports statements and projections; knowledge of short and long-term budgeting and forecasting
- Strong organizational skills; well organized and self-directed with excellent problem-solving skills
- Experience with AI tools is preferred.
Waves 5 Core Company Values
- Simplify and Get It Done
- Master Your Craft
- Practice Hospitality
- Be Direct
- Fearlessly Pursue New Ideas
We strive to hire individuals who embody these principles as they are key to our success. This role plays a vital part in nurturing a culture that supports our fast-growing adaptive and industry-leading team. If youre someone who thrives on freedom and responsibility and is excited by a dynamic and fast-paced environment this could be the perfect opportunity for you. However its important to note that this role may not be the best fit for those who prefer a slower-paced or lower-pressure setting.
Pay Transparency Benefits
At Wave were transparent from the get-gowe want our candidates to know as much about us as possible even before applying. Were excited about our candidates and want them to feel the same about us!
This role is a full-time position with a base salary range of $155000 - $165000/year and may be eligible for an annual bonus and equity. Actual salary at the time of offer may vary based on multiple factors including an individuals experience level and qualifications. We believe in investing the very best in our employees so in addition to the base salary for this role all eligible full-time employees at Wave receive:
- Unlimited paid time off and 11 paid holidays
- 100% company-paid premiums for Employee medical dental vision and life insurance coverage
- Flex-benefit options (FSA HSA)
- Company sponsored 401(k) plan
- Stock options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Monthly Phone/Internet Reimbursement
Physical Requirements Work Environment
- Capacity to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery and hardware.
- The ability to communicate and exchange information clearly and accurately.
- Work is sedentary and involves sitting for the majority of work hours.
- Able to work full-time M-F and nights and weekends as needed.
- The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions and work is performed in a business office environment.
- The worker may be exposed to variable lighting conditions (brightness or darkness) and noise during production when in the office.
Work Location
Hybrid in Office 2-3 days per week in West LA
At Wave Sports Entertainment we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ethnicity ancestry religion national origin gender sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age citizenship marital or parental status disability veteran status victims of any qualifying act of violence or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.
We are a Bullpen Sports Network Inc. affiliate company
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About Company
Wave Sports and Entertainment is a media company building brands, original content, talent, and products for the next generation of digital super fans.
