Director, Accounting – FinOps Leader (Unlimited PTO)

Baltimore Orioles; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Health insurance (single and family)

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan with discretionary match

Concession/merchandise discounts

Free parking

Complimentary baseball tickets to home

Job summary

The Baltimore Orioles are seeking a Director, Accounting to lead day-to-day finance and accounting operations at Oriole Park. You will oversee close processes, AP/AR, ledger controls, and reporting to support senior leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting/Finance, a CPA, 8+ years of progressive accounting experience including 3+ years in leadership, and strong GAAP and Excel skills. This full-time role offers bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or Finance.
• CPA certification.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the close processes including reviewing and posting journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, fixed asset postings, and other closing needs.
• Lead team in creating an efficient close process to accurately complete the monthly-close process in 10 days
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective financial operations.
• Prepare the annual MLB Financial Information Questionnaire (FIQ) along with interim FIQ’s (IFIQ’s)
• Prepare present value of deferred comp/bonus calculations and record Major League baseball transactions
• Prepare a worksheet tracking Major League baseball salaries by pay period as an internal payroll control feature
• Support and promote internal control standards to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Manage accounts payable, receivable and payroll functions ensuring timely processing and resolution of discrepancies.
• Review and approve team journal entries in the BC accounting system
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the extended accounting team, including setting team member goals, facilitating training, and fostering professional development
• Involvement in the evaluation and implementation of system improvements inclusive of treasury workflow process and other systems to drive automation, and data accuracy.
• Support relationships with external auditors and tax accountants, ensuring comprehensive compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making by senior leadership.
• Willing to work on other ad hoc projects and analyses as required

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

The Baltimore Orioles are seeking a Director, Accounting to lead day-to-day finance and accounting operations at Oriole Park. You will oversee close processes, AP/AR, ledger controls, and reporting to support senior leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting/Finance, a CPA, 8+ years of progressive accounting experience including 3+ years in leadership, and strong GAAP and Excel skills. This full-time role offers bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.