Assistant Controller, Colorado Rapids & Colorado Mammoth

Ball Arena; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Company Holidays

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)

401K plan/Employer Match

Job summary

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) seeks an Assistant Controller to manage day-to-day accounting for the Colorado Rapids and Colorado Mammoth, oversee monthly close, balance sheet reconciliations, and the development of accounting policies and controls.

You will lead budgeting and forecasting, coordinate MLS and NLL reporting, prepare consolidated financial statements, and supervise accounting staff, partnering with senior leaders to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience with month-end close and budgeting.
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience required.
• CPA, MBA or active CPA progress is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting for Colorado Rapids and Mammoth, including month-end close and policy maintenance.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting with senior management.
• Oversee MLS and NLL league reporting and related submissions.
• Coordinate audits and act as primary finance contact.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and consolidated reporting.
• Support tax data gathering and external preparers.
• Collaborate with Shared Services on payroll, AP, and intercompany activity.
• Supervise accounting staff and strengthen internal controls.
• Identify process improvements and lead ad hoc analyses.

Skills

Systems aptitude

Analytical skills

GL & financial analysis

Excel skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Controller, Colorado Rapids & Colorado Mammoth

Department: Accounting

Business Unit: KSE

Location: Denver, CO

Reports To: SVP, Finance

Employment Type: Full Time — Salaried– Exempt

Supervisor Position: Yes

Posting End Date: Open until filled

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.

Examples of work performed

• Manage the day-to-day accounting activities for the Colorado Rapids and Colorado Mammoth, including monthly close, account analysis, and development and maintenance of accounting policies, controls and procedures.
• Own and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and ensure issues are resolved timely.
• Lead the annual budget and periodic forecasting processes for assigned entities, partnering with department heads and senior management to develop assumptions, analyze results and communicate risks and opportunities.
• Manage MLS and NLL league reporting, compliance submissions and related league communications, including player-related financial reporting and other recurring requirements.
• Coordinate annual audits and other agreed-upon procedures, serving as a primary finance contact and resolving accounting and reporting matters.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reporting for assigned entities, including consolidated financial reporting with DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results. Analyze and communicate budget-to-actual variances, forecasts, cash-flow considerations and other financial matters to Finance leadership and business partners.
• Support annual tax data gathering and other compliance requirements for outside tax preparers.
• Partner with Shared Services and other KSE finance teams on payroll, accounts payable, cash, intercompany activity, allocations and other processes to ensure complete and accurate financial information.
• Supervise, train and develop accounting staff, establishing clear ownership of recurring processes and maintaining a strong review and control environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, processes, controls and financial visibility, and lead additional ad hoc analysis and projects as assigned.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Typical Office Conditions

Qualifications

• Minimum
• 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including experience with month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting and financial analysis; prior supervisory or team-lead experience required.
• Preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. CPA, active progress toward CPA certification and/or MBA preferred. Sports, entertainment, venue or other deadline-driven operating experience is a plus.

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong systems aptitude with the ability to work across general ledger, budgeting/forecasting and operational data systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to move from detailed accounting support to management-level financial analysis.
• Strong general ledger, financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting and financial analysis skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple entities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• High attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of broader business and financial impacts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-finance business partners.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with department heads, senior management, league contacts and colleagues across KSE.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; experience improving reporting and financial processes preferred.

Compensation

• Base Salary Range $115,000 – $130,000 per annum

Benefits Include

• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
• 401K plan/Employer Match

Applications must be received by: Open until filled

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.