Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Department: Finance

Reports To: Assistant Controller
Job Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Summary: 

Built upon our storied legacy, the New York Yankees look to attract the best possible talent not just on the field, but in the front office as well. It is our shared responsibility to maintain the first-class reputation associated with the franchise in all aspects of our business. 

The New York Yankees are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Accounting Manager to join our accounting operations team. This position will offer a unique opportunity to become involved with our accounting and financial operations while collaborating with leaders throughout our organization; a pivotal role to strengthen our team. This person will report to the Assistant Controller and will be based at the New York Yankees' Tampa, FL facility (George M. Steinbrenner Field Executive Office). 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide overall support in accounting functions and reporting requirements, with a particular emphasis in the areas of expenses and liabilities
• Coordinate and manage the preparation and posting of monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and closing/review procedures, with a focus on cash, bank reconciliations, PP&E, payables, accruals and expenses
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements with a focus on continuing to improve the closing process 
• Provide recommendations and feedback to aid in the development of new procedures, workflows, and controls to improve efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting 
• Prepare and provide audit documentation in relation to annual external financial audit 
• Prepare detailed financial information for submission to MLB/Minor League Baseball for minor league affiliate(s)
• [AS1] Collaborate with payroll team in relation to event labor tracking, payroll journal entry postings, and player and employee deductions
• Maintain fixed asset sub-ledger and lease amortization schedules; responsible for review and closing of CIP projects
• Oversee Concur and overall organizational expense reimbursement process; provide input and cost analysis relating to expense policy changes 
• Assist departments in the compilation of annual budgets and interim forecasts
• Coach, review and develop junior members of the team
• Occasional travel to New York
• Additional duties as assigned by senior accounting and finance team members

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required; CPA strongly preferred
• A minimum of 7-10 years technical accounting and/or accounting department management experience (including oversight of multiple employees)
• Exposure to multiple areas within an accounting department preferred (revenues, fixed assets, expenses, payables, treasury, etc.)
• High proficiency in MS Office, particularly in Excel & PowerPoint
• Sage Intacct ERP, SAP Concur, Fixed Asset Management, ADP G/L Interface and/or Ticketmaster reporting experience is a preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and fundamentals of accounting; including ASC 842 Leases
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and show initiative
• Flexibility on potential job duty changes as we identify new efficiencies
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent organizational and time-management, skills with attention to detail
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate and interact with co-workers and outside vendors/partners
• Analytical ability and desire to understand details of organizational operations