Group Consolidation Accountant

Genius Sports; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Genius Sports is seeking a Group Consolidation Accountant to lead the monthly consolidation for the Genius Sports group. The role emphasizes intercompany reconciliations, SOX controls, and ensuring a smooth month-end close within Workday Financials.

Based in our hybrid London environment, the role also involves facilitating audits and driving continuous improvement across Group Finance, with a focus on data integrity and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA accountant with industry experience in consolidation.
• Strong intercompany accounting knowledge and financial controls.
• Experience with Workday Financials and financial systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Timely completion of monthly group consolidation and related SOX controls.
• Own consolidation entries, reconciliations and GLs; resolve intercompany mismatches.
• Support group analytics and KPI reporting; collaborate with IT/accounting functions to ensure policy consistency.
• Maintain robust financial controls to support audits and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Intercompany accounting

Workday Financials

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

ACA

Job description

By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalised than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com

The Role

As Group Consolidation Accountant you will be responsible for the monthly consolidation of the Genius Sports group of companies. The consolidation is performed entirely within Workday Financials and you will be responsible for completing this in accordance with the monthly timeline. Intercompany relationships exist between group entities and ensuring completion of the month end close with no intercompany mismatches is a priority. Genius Sports is listed on the NYSE and is therefore audited quarterly and you will therefore have an important role to play in ensuring a clean audit each quarter. Specific SOX controls relating to the month end close sit with the Group Consolidation Accountant and these needs to be completed in a manner ensuring no deficiencies. The group has a strong continuous improvement ethos and a contribution to progress and driving improvement is an essential part of the role.

What You'll Do

• Timely completion of the monthly group consolidation and associated SOX controls.

Month End Close

• Responsible for the monthly consolidation ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.
• Ownership and reconciliation of all consolidation book entries and GL’s.
• Ensuring resolution of intercompany mismatches prior to performing the consolidation.
• Completion of group level analytics each quarter.
• Work closely with technical accounting teams when required to maintain consistency in application of group accounting policies across the group.
• Detailed KPI reporting via the use of Dashboards

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline the monthly consolidation, reducing manual effort and increasing efficiency. Leveraging automation tools and technology to improve the accuracy and timeliness of the month end close.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with colleagues across Finance to ensure effective working and completion of task on time.
• Collaborate with finance system teams to improve financial systems and data integrity for the monthly consolidation.

Risk & Audit Management

• Maintain strong financial controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and audit standards.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation, reconciliations, and revenue-related analysis.
• Ensure all SOX and other relevant compliance controls are adhered to within Group Finance.

What You’ll Bring

• Qualified accountant (ACA) with 2/3 years in industry in a consolidation role.
• Strong knowledge of intercompany accounting
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial systems (e.g. Workday Financials).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven technical ability with a high level of attention to detail.
• Effective communicator, with a collaborative approach to cross-departmental projects.
• An ethos of continuous improvement of systems, processes and ways of working.
• Experience in a US listed environment is useful with a working knowledge of SOX controls.

We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location.

As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports.

One team, being brave, driving change

We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius

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