Wave Sports + Entertainment is a media company built for the next generation of digital super fans.
Through a portfolio of over 30 media brands, original content, talent, and a suite of products and services, WSE reaches more than 500M Gen Z and Millennial sports fans on a monthly basis.
Our core content is consistently ranked as the most highly engaged across Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube where over 100 million followers engage with our brands.
Wave Sports + Entertainment is seeking a Manager, Accounting to help lead and build out WSE’s Accounting function, supporting a growing Series B company.
This role will take responsibility for the Monthly and Annual closes, play a lead role in driving the annual audit, and be responsible for compilation, management, and reporting of Wave’s financial statements, promoting financial transparency across the company.
The ideal candidate will be able to work in a fast paced environment, navigate a start-up environment with a high degree of autonomy allowing them to build out the Accounting function and team.
Responsibilities
Manage the month-end close process, including consolidating financial statements, reviewing and reconciling the general ledger, as well as analyzing and explaining variances to projections
Monthly reporting to internal stakeholders on financials, departmental budget to actuals variances, and brand level profit and loss across our key brands.
Serve as the audit lead for the Accounting team.
Build out strong internal processes for the Accounting department, spending, and Accounts Receivable.
Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Responsible for recommending Accounting Policy updates on complex Accounting areas
Build relationships across the organization, helping to manage departmental budgets, and facilitate financial transparency across leadership.
Assist with financial requests from potential and current investors, and other Ad Hoc Financial reporting projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting preferred).
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Master’s Degree preferred.
3-6 years relevant experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Public accounting experience preferred.
Knowledgeable of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost control principles, and internal control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections; knowledge of short and long-term budgeting and forecasting.
Strong organizational skills; well organized and self-directed with excellent problem-solving skills.
Physical Requirements
Capacity to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, computer/printer, and more.
The ability to observe details at close range.
Ability to occasionally move items weighing up to 20 pounds in office without assistance.
Work Environment
The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions and work is performed in a business office environment.
If required to work at any Company office, location, or with any Company employee, the worker must provide written proof of COVID-19 vaccination from the vaccine administrator or a CDC vaccination card, which includes the vaccination place, date(s), and name of vaccine.
Pay Transparency
At WSE, we’re transparent from the get go—we want our candidates to know as much about us as possible, even before submitting an application.
We’re excited about our candidates, and we want them to feel the same about us!
This role is a full-time position with a base salary range of $110,000
– $125,000/year, and may be eligible for an annual bonus and equity.
We believe in investing the very best in our employees, so in addition to the base salary for this role, all full-time employees at WSE receive:
Unlimited paid time off and 11 paid holidays
100% company-paid premiums for employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
Company sponsored 401(k) plan
Extensive wellness program, including an annual reimbursement for wellness-related expenses and a ClassPass corporate discount
Comprehensive Learning & Development program for personal and professional growth
Bullpen Sports Network and its affiliate companies are equal opportunity employers.
Direct applicants only, please.