Manager, Accounting

Bridgestone Arena; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

401K eligibility

Event presales access

Tickets to events

Job summary

The Nashville Predators seek an Accounting Manager in the Finance Department to lead the accounting coordinator and oversee daily financial operations, including accounts payable, reconciliations, and tax preparation with the Senior Director of Business Operations and Administration.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or related field, 5+ years of experience, CPA preferred, and proficiency with Intacct and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• CPA license preferred and strong financial knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting coordinator and daily duties, with performance feedback.
• Review accounts payable, invoices, expense reports, and approvals.
• Reconcile bank deposits and intercompany accounts; ensure accurate records.
• Prepare tax work and assist with sales/use tax filings as needed.
• Coordinate with auditors and support financial analyses for management.
• Maintain confidentiality and deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Team management

CPA preferred

Advanced Excel

Intacct

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Master's degree in accounting or MBA

Tools

Intacct accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

5264 Hickory Hollow Pkwy, Antioch, TN 37013, USA

7638 B Hwy 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Department: Finance

Reports To: Senior Director of Business Operations and Administration

Status: Non-Exempt

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Manage accounting coordinator and provide oversight over their daily job duties.
  • Develop and increase finance and accounting knowledge of accounting coordinator
  • Set clear, manageable expectations and provide feedback to support employee growth.
  • Help foster and maintain a collaborative team culture that promotes the Nashville Predators ONE GOAL philosophy.
• Review for accuracy all accounts payable information pertaining to the Smashville Ice Rinks.
• Review invoices and expense reports for proper documentation, coding accuracy and proper approvals.
• Review invoice and expense report entries entered into Intacct (accounting software), Papersave (approval software) and spreadsheets;
• Review and manage cash outflows in banking portal to records in accounting software
• Review and approve entries in company/subsidiary(ies) Purchase Order system.
• Prepare for review Sales and Use Tax return for Mid Ice LLC. Work with Controller to complete additional sales and use tax returns.
• Review customer invoices for accuracy that are prepared by other members of the business operations staff. Send invoices to contract customers across various properties.
• Serve as elevated point of contact for customer invoicing questions.
• Review and reconcile bank deposits. Own reconciliation of all related cash accounts.
• Record interdepartmental transactions and perform reconciliation of intercompany accounts.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts for related entities on a monthly/quarterly basis. Bring important or unidentified variances to upper management for review if resolution cannot be found with existing staff.
• Monitor and make recommendations to improve accounting and business processes.
• Assist in preparing reports required by the National Hockey League for Industry Growth Fund initiatives.
• Assist in preparing budget(s) alongside Senior Director and other departments for approval by upper management.
• Assist in financial analysis metrics to drive business and operational efficiency in a tight margin business.
• Assist in compiling data for quarterly projections.
• Serve as point of contact for external auditors for assigned accounts. Be able to provide support for their requests.
• Provide continuous, superior customer service and exceed internal and external customer expectations with service, communication, and urgency. Likewise, provide creative suggestions and proactive solutions to internal and external customer issues.
• Communicate with supervisors and manage workload and anticipated timeline for completion of tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Director of Business Operations and Administration, or other management.
• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Masters degree in accounting, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Active CPA license is preferred.
• Expertise in accrual accounting principles. Understanding of advanced accounting concepts.
• Familiarity with state and local business taxes.
• Detail oriented and team player.
• Experience managing small team of staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word).
• Knowledge of financial management and accounting software required; familiarity with Intacct accounting software a plus.
• Strong communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to keep confidential information.
• Excellent customer service, organizational and time management skills required.
• Ability to work flexible hours a must; overtime may be required.
• Must be able to work at times with limited guidance.
• As a condition of employment, qualified applicant will be subject to a background check, including criminal history, driving history, previous employment verification and character references.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, possess a suitable driving history and be insurable by the Organization’s insurance carrier.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Must have high finger dexterity while performing data entry 75% of the time.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position to perform the work.
• Walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers and office supplies, computer work, and answering phones will be required.
• Accessing, typing, and processing records via digital systems.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and move boxes of office equipment, accounting files, etc. weighing up to 20 lbs.

Equipment Used

• General Office Equipment (e.g. PC, copier, scanner, calculator, time clock).

Note

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instruction or assignments.

Preds Perks

In addition to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, all full-time employees of the Nashville Predators and entities are eligible for Preds Perks. These currently include the following: Competitive pay, referral bonuses, 401K eligibility, priority access to event presales, tickets to events (when available), Nashville Locker Room (pro shop) discount, premium pay for overnight shifts, 19+ days of paid time off each year, Ford Ice Center programming discount, on demand pay, and bonus potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nashville Predators is an equal opportunity employer. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability status, genetic information, or any other applicable federal or state protected classification. The organization celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.

In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

5264 Hickory Hollow Pkwy, Antioch, TN 37013, USA,

7638 B Hwy 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221, USA,