Controller | FP&A & Audit Lead for Sports/Entertainment

Andrews & Cole, LLC; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews & Cole, LLC, a growing PE-backed sports management company in the Baltimore metro, seeks a newly created Controller/Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager. Reports to the CFO; oversees accounting and FP&A, including month-end close, GL integrity, and reporting.

Flexible on-site collaboration with occasional travel to corporate offices. The role requires a BS/BA, CPA preferred, 3–7 years of accounting (public accounting strongly preferred) and strong GAAP knowledge; advanced Excel;

Qualifications

• BS/BA in accounting or finance required, CPA preferred.
• 3-7 years accounting experience, public accounting strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations and audits.
• Experience budgeting and forecasting across multi-location operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Lead or support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages.
• Support audit requests and coordination of external audits.
• Assist with annual budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze variances and provide insights to leadership.
• Support cash flow reporting and financial planning.
• Identify improvements to accounting processes and controls.
• Collaborate with operations to understand financial drivers.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Advanced Excel

Audit support

Ledger management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/BA in accounting or finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Paychex

Ramp

Job description

Andrews & Cole, LLC, a growing PE-backed sports management company in the Baltimore metro, seeks a newly created Controller/Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager. Reports to the CFO; oversees accounting and FP&A, including month-end close, GL integrity, and reporting.

Flexible on-site collaboration with occasional travel to corporate offices. The role requires a BS/BA, CPA preferred, 3–7 years of accounting (public accounting strongly preferred) and strong GAAP knowledge; advanced Excel;