Lead Accountant, Affiliates

Arizona Cardinals Football Club; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer  

Paid Time Off

Time off for holidays

University tuition reimbursement

Complimentary season tickets

Free daily lunch

Job summary

The Lead Accountant, Affiliates will oversee day-to-day operations in Financial Accounting for the various affiliate companies of the Arizona Cardinals Football Club, primarily Craft Culinary Concepts.

This includes managing tasks to produce timely periodic financial reports, maintaining an adequate system of accounting records and reconciliations of the company’s reported financial results, balance sheets, and ensuring that reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA preferred.
• Minimum five years of accounting experience with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Experience supporting consolidated companies with multiple entities.
• Experience reconciling all trial balance accounts (assets, liabilities, equity).
• Proficient in Excel; strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with Great Plains (Microsoft Dynamics) and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for affiliate companies (cash, revenue, payroll, etc.).
• Prepare monthly statements for all affiliate companies.
• Review and add general ledger accounts as needed.
• Compile ad hoc reports and reconciliations.
• Assist in annual revenue and financial audits.
• Prepare monthly sales tax filings.
• Maintain desk procedures and streamline month-end close processes.
• Support banking functions and shared services as needed.
• Reconcile trial balance accounts for multiple entities and perform P&L variance analysis.
• Collaborate with operations leaders across entities on financial matters.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Multi-entity accounting

Advanced Excel

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Great Plains (Microsoft Dynamics)

Excel (interfacing software)

Job description

Position: Lead Accountant, Affiliates — Full Time/Exempt

Department: Accounting & Finance

Reports to: Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting, Affiliates

Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ) NOTE: Starting 2028, this role will be based at the new Arizona Cardinals Training Facility in north Phoenix, AZ. Format: In-person

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a student or employment visa (including, but not limited to F-1, M-1, J-1, H-1B, OPT and/or CPT programs, etc.).

Cardinals Organizational Summary

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League. Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening here.

Job Summary

The Lead Accountant, Affiliates will oversee the day-to-day operations in Financial Accounting for the various affiliate companies of the Arizona Cardinals Football Club, primarily Craft Culinary Concepts. This includes managing tasks to produce timely periodic financial reports, maintaining an adequate system of accounting records and reconciliations of the company’s reported financial results, balance sheets, and ensuring that reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Primary Job Duties

The Lead Accountant, Affiliates will have the daily responsibilities including, without limitation, to the following:

• Prepare and post journal entries for Cardinal’s affiliate companies including Cash, Revenue, Recurring, Payroll, Inventory, Game Day, Reclassification, G&A Allocation, etc.
• Prepare monthly commission statements for all affiliate companies
• Review & add new general ledger accounts as necessary
• Compile ad hoc daily/weekly/monthly reports and reconciliations
• Assist in annual revenue and financial audits
• Prepare monthly sales tax filings
• Maintain documentation of detailed desk procedures
• Own streamlining and automating month end close processes
• Support banking functions and shared services (AP) as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned and take lead on special projects
• Reconcile all trial balance accounts for multiple entities
• Perform full monthly P&L variance analysis for multiple entities
• Support and collaborate on financial matters with the operations leaders of multiple entities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (or equivalent experience), CPA preferred.
• Experience: Minimum five (5) years of accounting experience with working knowledge of recording journal entries and preparing reconciliations
• Experience: Experience simultaneously supporting consolidated companies with multiple entities (3 ) and
• Experience: Experience reconciling all trial balance accounts (assets, liabilities, and equity)
• Must have a strong concept of general accounting processes and practices
• Proficient in Excel
• Experience in Food & Beverage preferred
• Experience performing full monthly P&L variance analysis is required
• Experience with Great Plains (Microsoft Dynamics), and Excel Interfacing Software preferred
• Experience streamlining and automating accounting processes is a plus
• Strong analytical, technical skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, strong verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities that require strong project management, decision-making capabilities, and flexibility
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs
• Must successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a background check

Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle.

Benefits And Perks Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire
• 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
• Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)
• Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays
• Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement
• MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
• Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia
• Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Daily free lunch
• Complimentary season tickets
• Subsidized gym memberships

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.