Group Consolidation Accountant

Genius Sports Group; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Genius Sports Group is seeking a Group Consolidation Accountant to join a growing sports technology company. You will play a vital role in the monthly consolidation process, responsible for ensuring accuracy and compliance within the financial reporting framework. This position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development, alongside a competitive salary and benefits. Join a dynamic team contributing to a sustainable sports data ecosystem.

Benefits

Health insurance

Skills training

Social events

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in a consolidation role required.
• Experience in a US listed environment is useful with SOX knowledge.
• Proven technical ability with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly consolidation and SOX controls.
• Timely completion of group level analytics each quarter.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Intercompany accounting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA)

Tools

Workday Financials

Job description

Do you want to join one of the world’s fastest growing sports technology companies?

Genius Sports is at the epicentre of the global network connecting sports, brands and fans through official live data. Our mission is simple. We champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties.

We’re looking for enthusiastic and ambitious people to join our talented team.

If you see yourself becoming part of a global family building the future of sports entertainment together, then come and grow with us.

We put trust in our people to deliver the difference for our clients around the world . It’s why many of the world’s largest leagues & federations such as the NFL, English Premier League, FIBA and NCAA choose to work with Genius Sports.

Reporting to the Head of Management Reporting, 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Required Skills & Experience

• 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.

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary and annual leave allowance, our benefits include health insurance, skills training and much more, depending on the location. We also offer a host of softer benefits, including many social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday parties, monthly team building events, sports tournaments, charity days and wellbeing activities.

How we work

We have adapted a forward-thinking ‘Ways of Working’ framework, which sets out (amongst other things) the opportunities for Geniuses to work flexibly, remotely and on working holidays. It affects different teams and locations differently, so please ask for further information in how it would work with this role.

Our employees are empowered to stretch the boundaries of what’s achievable, always reaching further and pushing the edges to see what gives. We collaborate, we innovate, and we celebrate. We will continue to grow as an organisation and continue to invest in our highly talented and diverse team of Geniuses.

Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, different abilities or disability, gender identity or re-assignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other applicable status). Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.

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