Assistant Controller
Required skills
- GAAP
- MS Excel
- analytical skills
- decision making
- problem-solving skills
- detail-oriented
- multi-task
- meet deadlines
Nice to have
- CPA
- MS Great Plains
- Vena
- Concur
Role summary
The Los Angeles Rams are seeking an Assistant Controller to join their Finance department. This role reports to the Controller and is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining financial integrity in accordance with GAAP, and preparing financial reports for internal use, NFL league reporting, and annual audits. The Assistant Controller will also support revenue accounting, manage accounts receivable and payable functions, and participate in special projects and system implementations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, 5-7 years of relevant experience, strong MS Excel skills, and excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Lead the month-end close process, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and accruals
- Ensure integrity of all financial information in accordance with GAAP standards
- Prepare and timely distribute accurate financial management reports, including but not limited to, internal monthly financial statements, NFL league reporting, and annual audits
- Work collaboratively with operational leads to develop data integrity and accurate accounting approaches for revenues and expenses
- Support revenue accounting streams, ensuring accurate reporting of revenue recognition for national receipts, ticketing, sponsorship, and other ancillary sources
- Monitor the activities of the accounts receivable function to ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable aging components including billings, cash receipts application, and other management reports
- Review and approve accounts payable invoices and expense reports to ensure proper coding and timely disbursement
- Support the implementation of new accounting, finance and technology systems
- Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- CPA preferred
- Excellent working knowledge of GAAP
- 5-7 years of relevant work experience
- MS Excel skills must be strong
- Experience with the following software is a plus: MS Great Plains, Vena, Concur
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Superior analytical skills: ability to analyze from both a micro level and a macro level
- Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build strong working relationships with upper management amongst the Club’s front office and football operations personnel
- This is an onsite role based out of our Woodland Hills office.
- Availability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and game days, as business needs require.
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