Accounting Manager - FIFA World Cup 26™

4 Months ago • 5 Years + • Account Management • $97,500 PA - $130,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Accounting Manager role requires 5+ years of controllership & accounting experience, preferably in Events or Hospitality. Must have strong technical accounting and controls knowledge, US GAAP expertise, and NetSuite experience. The ideal candidate possesses adaptability, resilience to change, and strong interpersonal skills for a people-oriented organization.
Must have:
  • Controllership & Accounting
  • US GAAP Expertise
  • NetSuite Experience
  • Strong Analytical Skills
Good to have:
  • ASC 606 Knowledge
  • SOX 404 Act Knowledge
  • Multinational Company Exp
  • Proficient in Excel
Perks:
  • Competitive Rewards Package
  • Growth & Development

Job Details

Who We Are:

On Location is a premium experience provider, offering world class hospitality, ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across sports, entertainment, and fashion. From unrivaled access for corporate clients to guests looking for fully immersive experiences at marquee events, On Location is the premier and official service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals. The company also owns and operates a number of unique and exclusive experiences, transforming the most dynamic live events into a lifetime of memories. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

Overview

The Accounting Manager - FIFA is a hands-on finance position responsible for accounting activities within this On Location division. The position will report to the Director, Controller - FIFA. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical accounting and controls experience (preferably within Events or Hospitality) along with the adaptability, resilience to change and inter-personal skills necessary to thrive in large people-oriented organizations.

Overall Responsibility

This role will be responsible for the overall accounting activities related to the production of accurate US GAAP financial statements for the FIFA entities within On Location. The Accounting Manager will perform varied accounting and analysis activities of a complex nature. The individual will identify value-added opportunities; including identifying opportunities that promote standardization, efficiency and making recommendations for overall team performance improvement, in order to better serve the businesses and senior management. The individual should demonstrate empathy, flexibility and agility in adapting to changing circumstances and priorities, as required.

Key areas of responsibility

  • Responsible for the operations of the general ledger related to FIFA profit centers including all transactional activity, tax, and month-end reporting

  • Preparation and posting of journal entries for approval

  • Preparation and review of monthly and quarterly account reconciliations, reporting packs, and other various reporting requirements for all FIFA legal entities, conducting regular reviews to ensure accuracy

  • Support in the development of SOX compliant controls and monitor appropriate execution of the control environment, including attending and driving walkthrough meetings

  • Support internal and external audit of financial processes and statements

  • Assist in the management of the cash forecast process and disbursement requests, working along side Treasury, AR, & AP

  • Assist in aggregation of information across all geographies within FIFA business for various month end close procedures and meetings with the Controller

  • Monthly and ad hoc reporting

  • Other ad-hoc corporate responsibilities (e.g. sales tax reporting, SOC 1 reporting, audit documentation)

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive experience in controllership & accounting

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required; ACA, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or MBA (Big 4 preferred)

  • NetSuite experience preferred

  • Experience working with multinational companies

  • Knowledge of ASC 606 the revenue recognition standard for contracts of goods and/or services

  • Knowledge of SOX 404 Act and the ability to design and maintain related internal controls

Skills and abilities

  • Strong analytical skills, technical or operational accounting background and research skills (US GAAP)

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Financial Statements and reports

  • Pro-active

  • Flexible and ability to adapt approach

  • Strong communication and relationship building skills

  • Collaborative and team player

  • Ability to prioritize and balance work

#LI-GB1

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.  Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.


Hiring Range Minimum:

$97,500 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:

$130,000 annually

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About The Company

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. We offer official ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, New York Fashion Week and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company. On Location is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a inclusive workplace environment. Visit onlocationexp.com/careers to explore.

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