Accounting Manager - 21420

somewhere; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

N/A in Pickleball organizations seeks a hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting for two premier pickleball entities. The role is remote, aligned with US business hours, and leads a four-person team.

You will manage month-end close, ASC 606 revenue recognition for sponsorships, player expenses, tax compliance, and system improvements while reporting to senior finance leadership. Ideal candidates have CPA preferred, 5+ years of accounting and multi-entity experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with people management.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606 for complex contracts.
• Experience with multi-entity closes and external audits.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GL, month-end close, and financial reporting for two entities.
• Manage sponsorship revenue accounting under ASC 606 and billing schedules.
• Lead a 4-person team; develop staff and ensure deadlines.
• Coordinate external audits and tax/compliance; drive process improvements.

Skills

Accounting leadership

ASC 606

GAAP knowledge

Multi-entity closes

Team management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Job description

Accounting Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Model: Remote

Work Hours: US Business Hours alignment

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands‑on, detail‑oriented Accounting Manager to oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations for two premier professional sports entities inPickleball.

In this seat, you will lead and mentor a 4-person accounting team while serving as the operational finance lead across complex, event‑driven, and sponsorship‑heavy revenue streams. Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will oversee month‑end/year‑end close processes, ensure ASC 606 revenue recognition compliance across sponsorship contracts, manage player expense accruals, oversee sales tax compliance on ticketing/registrations, and lead financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting Operations, Financial Close & Entity Oversight

• General Ledger & Month-End Close: Manage daily AP, AR, and GL activities for PPA Tour and MLP—ensuring accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and year‑end closes.
• Review & Accruals: Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial schedules; oversee player‑related expense accruals, prize money disbursements, and event accounting.
• Subsidiary & Entity Oversight: Direct accounting operations, tracking certification fees, testing costs, and operational expenses.

2. Sponsorship & Event Revenue Accounting (ASC 606)

• ASC 606 Revenue Recognition: Manage complex sponsorship agreement accounting under ASC 606—overseeing milestone performance obligations, customer billing schedules, and collections.
• Commissions & Partnerships: Calculate and process internal/external sales commission payouts, working closely with commercial teams to ensure accurate contract setups.

3. Leadership & Team Management

• Direct Team Supervision: Manage, mentor, and develop a 4-person accounting staff—providing continuous feedback, workload distribution, and professional development.
• Culture of Accountability: Foster a collaborative, high‑performance environment focused on meeting tight reporting deadlines as the organization expands.

4. Audit, Tax & Process Improvement

• External Audit Leadership: Lead annual external financial statement audits as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Tax Compliance: Coordinate corporate tax filings with external advisors and manage sales tax compliance for ticket sales and player registration fees.
• System Automation: Identify process bottlenecks, document internal controls/SOPs, and implement financial software enhancements to scale accounting operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred).
• Professional Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including direct people management (supervising accounting staff/teams).
• U.S. GAAP & Revenue Recognition: Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, specifically technical revenue recognition rules (ASC 606) applied to complex contracts.
• Multi-Entity & Audit Management: Proven track record managing multi‑entity financial closes, leading external audits, and managing multi‑state sales tax compliance.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership skills, high analytical capability, and clear executive communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience in sports, live events, entertainment, media, or hospitality.
• Hands‑on experience with sports sponsorship accounting, player prize money administration, or ticket sales tax processes.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Financial Close Velocity: Delivering accurate, audit‑ready monthly and quarterly close packages within scheduled deadlines.
• ASC 606 Revenue Compliance: Flawless tracking and revenue recognition scheduling across all active PPA Tour and MLP sponsorship agreements.
• Audit Execution: Leading clean, unadjusted annual financial statement audits with zero material weaknesses or control deficiencies.
• Team Development: Driving performance improvement and professional growth across the 4‑person accounting team.