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Director, Accounting (Sports)

United States, San Francisco · Job Posted May 13, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee financial operations for a sports-focused organization in San Francisco, California. This role will guide the close process, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support audit readiness while partnering with senior leadership on key financial matters. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead GL and close processes
  • ensure accurate financial statements and variance analysis
  • Oversee revenue (sponsorships, media, tickets) and lease accounting (ASC 606/842)
  • Manage association reporting and ensure compliance
  • Serve as technical accounting lead
  • write memos and communicate issues to leadership
  • Manage external audits and ensure timely, accurate deliverables
  • Drive process improvements, strengthen controls, and streamline close
  • Partner cross-functionally to align accounting with business goals
  • Lead and develop team
  • set clear goals and support growth

Requirements

  • Bachelor's in Accounting
  • CPA preferred
  • 10+ years experience
  • 3–5+ years in leadership
  • Strong US GAAP knowledge
  • ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and Excel
  • Able to simplify financial data for non-finance stakeholders
  • Experience in high-growth environments
  • association reporting a plus
  • Strategic and hands-on
  • strong problem-solving and execution
  • Effective collaborator
  • manages multiple priorities in fast-paced settings

Nice to have

association reporting a plus

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

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