Accountant

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Vacation

Benefits

Job summary

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. in Toronto seeks an Accountant for Global Partnerships to partner with finance, FP&A and legal on partnership accounting, reporting and commercial risk analysis.

You will own month-end entries, accruals and reconciliations, and support budgeting, forecasting and year-end activities while applying strong accounting principles to complex sponsorship contracts and revenue recognition.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, with month-end activities, reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Enrolled in or completed a CPA designation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with contract accounting, sponsorship, partnerships, or media is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end journal entries, accruals, revenue and expense recognition, and reconciliations for Global Partnerships.
• Develop understanding of partnership agreements and commercial terms, ensuring accurate financial activity.
• Analyze monthly results and identify trends, variances, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly reporting with commentary linking results to drivers.
• Collaborate with Finance, FP&A, Legal, AR, AP to ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and year-end activities with accounting insights.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Oracle Cloud ERP

Job description

Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact. At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one. We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.

From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

We bring these teams – and world‑class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club. Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and we’re just getting started.

This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves. So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.

We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for.

Job Description

As the Accountant supporting Global Partnerships, you will be a key Finance partner to one of MLSE’s dynamic, revenue‑generating business groups. You will combine strong accounting fundamentals with commercial curiosity to support the financial management of MLSE’s partnership portfolio, helping ensure partnership activity is recorded accurately, reported effectively, and understood by business leaders. Working closely with Global Partnerships, Finance, FP&A, and other cross‑functional teams, you will develop a strong understanding of partnership agreements and business drivers and help translate complex commercial arrangements into accurate accounting and meaningful financial reporting. Building on the core responsibilities of the Accountant role, including month‑end journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, monthly reporting, and financial analysis, this role elevates the focus on business partnership, contract economics, revenue and expense recognition, and actionable financial insight. Please note that due to changing priorities for the business, learning opportunities or volume, the client group supported may switch, however the key responsibilities will remain the same.

Responsibilities

• Own key accounting activities for Global Partnerships, including month‑end journal entries, accruals, revenue and expense recognition, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Develop a strong understanding of partnership agreements and commercial terms, ensuring financial activity is recorded accurately, completely, and in accordance with applicable accounting policies and contractual arrangements.
• Analyze monthly financial results and partnership activity, identifying trends, variances, risks, opportunities, and unusual items requiring further investigation.
• Prepare and enhance monthly reporting for Global Partnerships, providing clear, concise commentary that connects financial results to underlying business activity and commercial drivers.
• Serve as a trusted day‑to‑day Finance partner to Global Partnerships, proactively supporting financial questions, providing guidance, and helping stakeholders understand the financial implications of business decisions.
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting and forecasting, providing accounting expertise, historical insights, and an understanding of partnership economics to support accurate financial outlooks and planning.
• Support the financial lifecycle of partnership agreements, collaborating with stakeholders to understand contract structures, amendments, renewals, activations, and other changes that may impact accounting or financial reporting.
• Maintain strong balance sheet governance, completing reconciliations and analysis while proactively identifying and resolving outstanding or aged items.
• Strengthen financial controls and processes by identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and transparency across Global Partnerships accounting and reporting.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Finance, FP&A, Global Partnerships, Legal, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and other teams to resolve issues and ensure appropriate financial treatment of business activity.
• Support year‑end audit requirements, including preparation of supporting documentation and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leverage Excel, Oracle Cloud ERP, and other financial tools to improve reporting, analysis, and process efficiency.
• Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives, bringing a Finance perspective to evolving business needs and opportunities.
• Other duties assigned to support the needs of the department.

Qualifications

• Completion of a post‑secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, with demonstrated experience managing month‑end activities, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Enrolled in or completed a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA).
• Strong knowledge and practical application of accounting principles, with the ability to interpret financial and contractual information.
• Demonstrated ability to move beyond transaction processing to understand business drivers, identify issues, and provide meaningful financial insight.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and confidence working directly with business partners and cross‑functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with enterprise accounting and operating systems such as Oracle Cloud ERP is an asset.
• Understanding of intercompany accounting and complex organizational structures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team.
• Experience with contract accounting, sponsorship, partnerships, media, sports, or entertainment is considered an asset.

Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate: $65,000 – 70,000 annual base Bonus, vacation, competitive benefits, and many exciting perks are also included.

Please apply by: Thursday, September 10 at 11:59 pm.

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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