Sr. Accountant, Finance and Accounting

Indianapolis Motor Speedway; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Penske Entertainment in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking a Senior Accountant in Finance and Accounting to support monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for INDYCAR, IMS Productions, and related brands. You will partner with finance and business leaders, prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and analyze variances to provide accurate insights for decision making.

This exempt, full-time role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills with complex formulas and pivots.
• Experience with financial and management reporting.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment.
• Awareness of Penske Entertainment’s values is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and reports for executive leadership.
• Perform account reconciliations and close processes.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Review spend with department leaders and track event costs.
• Ensure accurate billing and reporting for broadcasts and events.
• Support annual operating budgets and forecasting.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Dynamics GP/Workday

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Workday Adaptive Planning

Job description

POSITION TITLE:
Senior Accountant, Finance and Accounting

Job Details

Description

POSITION TITLE:

Senior Accountant, Finance and Accounting

Reports To:

Sr. Manager, Finance and Accounting

LOCATION:

Indianapolis, Indiana

Flsa Status:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Full-Time

About Us

At Penske Entertainment, we don’t just host world‑class events, we create unforgettable moments. Our team fuels four iconic motorsports brands:

• Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) – home of the world’s largest spectator sporting facility and annually hosts the world’s most prestigious auto race: the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
• INDYCAR - The Indianapolis-based governing body for North America's premier open‑wheel auto racing series, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and its developmental series, INDY NXT by Firestone.
• IMS Productions (IMSP) - A multifaceted broadcast and multimedia division that helps bring INDYCAR and IMS events to life for global audiences.
• Motorsports Events Management (MEM) – Promotes major events featuring premier motorsports series throughout the United States.

Whether on the track, behind the scenes, or on the screen, our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re ready for a career where excitement, purpose, and impact collide—we want to meet you.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will help provide accurate financial information to business leaders across INDYCAR and IMS Productions. Your responsibilities will include monthly reporting, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing financial results. You will also work with department leaders to review spending, explain variances, and track expenses for race events, broadcasts and special projects.

Your Responsibilities

• Create monthly financial statement reporting packages to be reviewed with executive leadership.
• Identify and prepare accounting entries, including expense accruals and adjustments to accurately report monthly results.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for various accrual and asset accounts.
• Prepare and reconcile INDYCAR and INDY NXT event prize money and race team payouts.
• Review detailed financial results monthly and prepare variance analysis. Work with department leaders to review and document variances from the budget or forecast.
• Provide monthly department spending reports and partner with department leaders to review.
• Maintain detailed expense reporting for broadcasts and special projects to support management review and accurate billing to internal and external customers.
• Assist with the financial planning process, including the preparation and submission of annual operating budgets.
• Communicate with internal partners to maintain continuous forecasting based on changing assumptions throughout the fiscal year.
• Deliver outstanding service to partners, guests, and colleagues.

What You Bring

We are looking for someone who is ready to bring great effort every day and is committed to growing with us.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel including complex formulas and pivot tables
• Experience with financial and management reporting
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• An initiative‑taking, flexible mindset and commitment to excellence
• Attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
• Cultural competence and the ability to thrive in a diverse environment.
• Alignment with Penske Entertainment’s core values and standards
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and/or Workday Adaptive is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Leadership

• This role does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

FLEXIBILITY & TRAVEL

• Standard hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Extended hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required during race weekends and key event periods, especially May.
• Our teams work together to create flexibility that supports life in and out of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Primarily desk‑based work involving extended periods of computer use.
• Extended periods of standing or walking (as needed)
• Comfort working indoors/outdoors and around event noise.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast‑paced, collaborative office and event settings
• Exposure to and direct strategic collaboration with leaders of the business

Benefits & Perks

We take care of our team with a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days + 12 paid holidays
• Generous paid parental leave and tuition assistance
• On‑site fitness center and wellness programs
• Discounts on meals, gear, and more

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Penske Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive—regardless of race, gender, orientation, background, or ability.