Accounting Manager

Job Description:

• Lead accounting and financial reporting for the Field Sports and Action Sports divisions
• Own month-end close and financial reporting for assigned divisions
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, cash activity, and division-level consolidated results
• Supervise, mentor, and develop two Senior Accountants
• Oversee revenue recognition under GAAP and ASC 606
• Manage deferred revenue and customer deposits collected before each season
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and roll-forwards
• Oversee fixed assets, capital projects, and lease accounting under ASC 842
• Manage intercompany activity, management fees, and partner-owned or joint-venture entity reporting
• Oversee daily cash receipts and resolve reconciliation items
• Lead general-ledger month-end close and review adjusting entries
• Prepare and review financial reporting packages and variance analysis
• Present division financial results and key drivers to senior finance leadership and operating stakeholders
• Partner with venue, camp, and event operations teams on accurate, timely recurring reporting
• Lead division PBC deliverables and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors
• Design and maintain internal controls, close checklists, and accounting policies
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning
• Provide ad hoc analysis and management support
• Lead accounting for acquisition integrations, including opening balance sheets, purchase accounting, chart-of-accounts alignment, systems, and close processes
• Contribute to special projects and finance initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience
• At least 2 years supervising or managing accounting staff
• Experience owning month-end close and financial reporting for a multi-entity or multi-location business
• Strong understanding of GAAP, including ASC 606, ASC 842, and fixed asset accounting
• Advanced analytical capabilities in Microsoft Excel
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple entities, divisions, priorities, and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt communication to different audiences
• Self-starting mindset and ability to take ownership and lead others
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• CPA designation preferred
• Public accounting experience, ideally in audit, preferred
• Experience in multi-entity, private-equity-backed, high-growth, or acquisitive organizations preferred
• Experience with purchase accounting and consolidations preferred
• Experience in youth or amateur sports, recreation, camps, ski or resort operations, hospitality, or event and venue businesses preferred
• Working knowledge of Sage Intacct, Bill.com, and Concur preferred
• Interest in leveraging AI and emerging tools to improve accounting workflows preferred
• Passion for youth sports preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and bonus eligibility
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and robust company holiday schedule
• Flexible, primarily remote work environment
• In-office option for employees in the Baltimore area
• Opportunity to lead and shape accounting for the Field Sports and Action Sports divisions of a rapidly growing, multi-entity sports and hospitality organization