CONTROLLER

Professional Bull Riders - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Senior

Fort Worth, TX

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Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

About the position

The Controller is responsible for managing the Accounting Department and providing financial information to assist management and stakeholders in making informed economic decisions. This role involves overseeing fiscal records in compliance with GAAP and current regulations, managing tight deadlines, and handling various accounting activities such as general ledger preparation, financial reporting, and year-end audit preparation. The Controller will interact with senior management and stakeholders, requiring strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.
• Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support budget and forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with other finance department team members to support overall department goals and objectives.
• Manage overall daily activities of all accounting, including bookkeeping tasks; all A/P, A/R, daily balances of all accounts, recording deposits, wiring funds, tracking expenses, etc.
• Research accounting issues for compliance with GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Respond to inquiries from leaders and stakeholders regarding accounting department processes and procedures.
• Work with the Finance team to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit.
• Supervise the general ledger group to ensure all financial and accounting task deadlines are met.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures.
• Develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies.
• Provide system and process training to new and existing staff as needed.
• Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
• Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on their progress to enhance the professional development of staff.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of GAAP and a broad knowledge of accounting systems.
• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and word-processing software.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Accountability and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with sales and marketing budgets, P&L, and forecasting.
• Excellent analytical skills with great attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge and experience with digital acquisition and engagement channels and platforms.
• Ability to work effectively across functions with minimal direction.
• Comfortable within a high-paced, competitive environment.
• Strong business acumen and financial insight.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA/CMA certification preferred.