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Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting
Director, Accounting and Financial ReportingWave Sports + Entertainment • Los Angeles, California, United States
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Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting

Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting

Wave Sports + Entertainment • Los Angeles, California, United States
Hace 29 días
Tipo de contrato
  • A tiempo completo
Descripción del trabajo

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: $155,000 - $165,000

Company Summary:
Wave Sports & Entertainment (Wave) is the leader in sports storytelling for the next generation reaching more than 130 million highly engaged followers globally. Wave’s award-winning, original programming is led by some of the most popular athletes and personalities in sports media -- including the hit digital series’ “Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce,” “7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony,” “Almost Athletes with Dude Perfect,” and “Podcast P with Paul George” -- dishing out entertaining commentary, unique perspectives, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories about the players and events that are shaping the world of sports. Wave also holds partnerships with 100+ rights holders and sports properties, providing always-on programming to followers of the internet's largest and most engaged social 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 Wave’s 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 business. In 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

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Master’s 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.

Wave’s 5 Core Company Values

  1. Simplify and Get It Done
  2. Master Your Craft
  3. Practice Hospitality
  4. Be Direct
  5. 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 you're 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, it’s 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, we’re transparent from the get-go—we want our candidates to know as much about us as possible, even before applying. We’re 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 $155,000 - $165,000/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 individual's 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

Direct Applicants Only

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