Senior Director, Corporate Accounting

Washington Capitals; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Monumental Sports & Entertainment seeks a Senior Director, Corporate Accounting in Washington, DC, to lead the consolidated financial reporting process across multiple entities and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.

You will manage monthly close, intercompany eliminations, disclosures, and policy application under U.S. GAAP, driving process improvements while mentoring accounting teams. CPA and 10+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or related field) required.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of dynamic accounting experience.
• 5+ years leading accounting teams.
• Strong experience in consolidations and external audit management.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation processes across multiple entities.
• Review consolidation entries, intercompany eliminations, and ownership roll-forward schedules.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
• Coordinate close calendars and reporting across all legal entities.
• Enhance consolidation processes, controls, and reporting structures.
• Review complex reconciliations and balance sheet analyses for consolidated reporting.
• Partner with operating entities to apply accounting policies consistently.
• Support leadership with analysis of consolidated results and metrics.
• Coordinate audit planning, requests, and timelines across the organization.
• Address control deficiencies and audit findings; support year-end procedures.
• Lead research and documentation of complex U.S. GAAP accounting matters.

Skills

Consolidations

External audits

Financial reporting

Leadership

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

FloQast

BlackLine

Job description

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is one of the leading integrated sports and entertainment companies globally. MSE’s portfolio spans premier professional sports teams, world-class venues, and next-generation media properties, with marquee assets including the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go, Capital One Arena, andMonumental Sports Network, along with an investment in Team Liquid.

Rooted in the nation’s capital, MSE brings Washington, D.C's distinct influence, ambition, and leadership to the global sports and entertainment landscape. The companyharnesses the power of its platform to drive continuous innovation and deliver extraordinary experiences that inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people.

Our success is powered by talented people who bring passion, creativity, and collaboration to everything they do. If you're looking to build your career in a dynamic, fast-paced organization that's shaping the future of sports and entertainment, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Overview:

The Senior Director, Corporate Accounting is responsible for leading the organization's consolidated financial reporting process, overseeing corporate accounting activities across multiple legal entities, and serving as the primary liaison with external auditors. This role ensures the timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements, maintains compliance with U.S. GAAP, and strengthens the Company's financial control environment.

Are you an accounting professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for financial reporting and operational excellence?

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation process for multiple domestic entities and lines of business.
• Review and approve consolidation journal entries, intercompany eliminations, and ownership roll-forward schedules.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of consolidated financial statements and supporting disclosures.
• Coordinate reporting calendars and close requirements across all legal entities.
• Maintain and enhance consolidation processes, controls, and reporting structures.
• Review complex account reconciliations and balance sheet analyses related to consolidated reporting.
• Partner with operating entities to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and standards.
• Support executive leadership through preparation and analysis of consolidated financial results and key financial metrics.
• Coordinate audit planning, requests, deliverables, and timelines across the organization.
• Monitor and address control deficiencies, audit findings, and management recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal team members to ensure readiness for interim and year-end audit procedures.
• Lead research and documentation of complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and review accounting position papers and technical accounting memoranda.
• Oversee implementation of new accounting standards and disclosure requirements.
• Drive modernization and automation of consolidation, close, and reporting processes.
• Partner with technology and finance leadership to optimize D365 and related financial reporting applications.
• Establish procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Mentor team members on technical accounting, financial reporting, and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of dynamic accounting experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• Strong background in financial consolidations and external audit management.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience managing multi-entity accounting environments.
• Experience preparing audited financial statements and related disclosures.
• Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experience with financial close and account reconciliation technology solutions, preferably FloQast or BlackLine, including workflow management, reconciliation governance, and audit support processes.

Pay Range: $160k - $180k USD.

Benefit Eligibility: This role is eligible to participate in health and welfare benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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