Manager, Client Assurance, Audit, & Reporting

$67,000 - $150,000/Yr

Tri Star Sports And Entertainment Group - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Nashville, TN

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

About the position

The Manager, Client Assurance, Audit, & Reporting (CART) at Tri Star Sports and Entertainment Group is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the compliance assurance and reporting team. This internal position focuses on ensuring the accuracy of financials and adherence to company policies, while collaborating with business management teams to enhance client service. The role requires strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate as an active member of the management team and contribute to best accounting practices.
• Responsible for training and ongoing coaching, development, and education of the Tri Star Controller role including Jr. Controllers, Deputy Controllers, and any other CART Team Members.
• Offer improvements to meet best business practice for company standards.
• Lead the Process Improvement team to develop new policy and procedure and ensure implementation and accuracy of existing policy and procedure.
• Liaise with Human Resources to ensure Tri Star Academy is up to date.
• Assist in training development and education of the accounting teams.
• Ensure team controllers issue the financial reporting packages due annually, quarterly, or monthly.
• Work with teams to establish ad hoc financial projects and reporting as needed.
• Oversee creation of client budgets and ensure monthly budget to actual reporting is sent to the clients.
• Assist teams with annual insurance renewals and ensure complete coverage and risk mitigation.
• Responsible for the process of annual financial statement review to prep for tax deliverables.
• Act as Liaison with tax manager to provide necessary data for the completion of all tax returns.
• Oversee the monthly commission process.
• Proactively identify issues and concerns and communicate solutions to management.
• Assist all teams in verifying all client estate plans are in place and assets are properly titled.
• Assist in review and sign-off on companywide 1099 reporting process.
• Assist in establishing financial and operating metrics to measure performance.
• Participate as needed in client transition in and out of Tri Star.
• Assist teams with identifying risk to Tri Star.
• Stay up to date on industry standards and developments.
• Review various staff time entry in BQE and ADP.
• Develop SMART goals and participate in annual reviews for Direct Reports.
• Lead staff wide trainings for major CART deliverables such as Annual 1099 Reporting and Shareholder/Payroll.
• Assist with technology solutions and developments.
• Oversee internal operating controls, processes and practices.
• Plan and perform operational and financial audits.
• Manage audits and ensure all accounting transactions are performed in accordance with GAAP.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improving service, communication, and deliverables.
• Maintain delivery of timely and accurate information.
• Anticipate problems and proactively provide solutions.
• Establish strong working relationships with Tri Star Sports & Entertainment team, leveraging internal and external resources where appropriate to meet Client's needs.
• Develop presentations for various levels of management relative to their needs.
• Oversee the preparation of financial reporting packages within required due dates.
• Identify training courses to address gaps between current skill sets and required competencies.
• Monitor progress against stated objectives.
• Promote teamwork both internally and externally.
• Develop through coaching, mentoring, and training staff.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date information is maintained within operating systems.
• Ensure the Supervisor is updated regarding projects and other information as needed.
• Ensure that all working papers are properly organized, stored, & retrievable.
• Maintain documentation of status for all assigned tasks.
• Support paperless philosophy via the use of scan and save technology.
• Demonstrates knowledge of QuickBooks accounting software & possesses highly proficient spreadsheet skills with current knowledge of all advanced Excel functions.
• Suggests ways to use data analysis tools or otherwise automate processes. Must be tech savvy and enthusiastic about technology.
• Participates in meetings with concise, well-thought answers and provides constructive feedback.
• Develops estimates, establishes deadlines, and monitors assignments to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinates the work of all resources to achieve maximum productivity.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of business management services.
• Identifies best practices within the company that may be relevant to the position responsibilities.
• Uses a wide range and depth of technical or specialized expertise to resolve problems.
• Shares ideas, innovations and best practices that benefit others and plays multiple roles as needed.
• Supports team decisions to people outside of the team and recognizes the success of others.
• Understands the need to work in an integrated manner with other members of the department in furtherance of goals, objectives, and perception.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation.
• Extensive knowledge in audit.
• Experience in family office, entertainment, legal firms, preferred.
• CPA or CMA designation, required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with QuickBooks accounting software.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions.
• Knowledge of GAAP standards.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses
• Competitive benefits package