Identified by Shinygigs from the original job posted here : Senior Accounting Manager
TITLE: Senior Accounting Manager
POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Exempt
COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC
LOCATION: SAP Center, San Jose CA
REPORTS TO: Sr. Director, Controller
POSTING DATED: April 17, 2025
Pay Range: The pay range for this role is $128,000-160,000 per year.
Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Position Overview
As the Senior Accounting Manager at Sharks Sports and Entertainment you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations. You will lead a team of skilled professionals and oversee many aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and compliance to support the organization’s strategic objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Recognize revenue for live events, including NHL hockey games, AHL hockey games, concerts, and other live entertainment.
- Continuously enhance the monthly close process timeline.
- Supervise Accounting group members, manage their capacity and workload allocation, and provide training and development.
- Review and interpret facility leases and management agreements to ensure proper accounting and tracking of high-profile capital expenditures.
- Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant regulations.
- Coordinate and manage external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Work closely with external tax advisors to minimize tax liabilities, perform tax planning, and ensure compliance.
- Oversee and participate in the decision-making process for insurance policies covering organizational assets.
- Participate in the ongoing development of accounting policies and procedures, including the review and implementation of process and system changes.
- Interact at all levels with budget-to-actual variance analysis.
- Review the SAP S/4 HANA system environment, identify automation opportunities, and implement system automation.
- Monitor and manage cash flows to ensure liquidity and support the company's initiatives.
- Evaluate and implement financial systems and tools to streamline operations and enhance reporting capabilities.
- Oversee cash controls, processes, and procedures for various venues, including SAP Center, Tech CU Arena, and Sharks Ice (Fremont, San Jose, and Oakland locations).
Minimum Qualifications
- Either a master’s degree in accounting, or CPA license is required
- Minimum 8 years in financial and operating accounting with a mix of public accounting experience required
- Proficiency in SAP accounting products required
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
- Excellent leadership and supervision experience required
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced excel skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity.
- Experience within the sports & entertainment industry is a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand and utilize a computer for extended periods of time
- Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in-person meetings
- Ability to bend at the waist, reach overhead and lift up to 15 lbs with or without accommodation
- Ability to physically navigate stairs and catwalks at SSE facilities during normal work hours and events with or without accommodation
- May require travel to other company locations, and/or conferences and events within the Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation (base salary and variable incentive plan)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts (all LGBTQ+ friendly)
- Pretax Transportation Benefit
- 401K (pre-tax and Roth options)
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy
- Minimum of 10 Paid Holidays and Wellness Days per year
- Complimentary or discounted sports and concert tickets
- Other League & partner discounts
- Central office location in downtown San Jose at the heart of Silicon Valley; convenient access to Caltrain, VTA, major freeways and free parking
- An inclusive culture which values diversity of background and a passion to improve our SSE’s commitment to change with impact on our community and industry
- Potential for flexible scheduling and telework opportunities
- Free access to on-site Volta EV charging stations on non-event days
This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.
