Senior Director, Corporate Accounting

About the role

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is one of the leading integrated sports and entertainment companies globally. MSE's portfolio spans premier professional sports teams, world-class venues, and next-generation media properties, with marquee assets including the NHL's Washington Capitals, NBA's Washington Wizards, WNBA's Washington Mystics, NBA G League's Capital City Go-Go, Capital One Arena, and Monumental Sports Network, along with an investment in Team Liquid.

Rooted in the nation's capital, MSE brings Washington, D.C's distinct influence, ambition, and leadership to the global sports and entertainment landscape. The company harnesses the power of its platform to drive continuous innovation and deliver extraordinary experiences that inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people.

Our success is powered by talented people who bring passion, creativity, and collaboration to everything they do. If you're looking to build your career in a dynamic, fast-paced organization that's shaping the future of sports and entertainment, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Overview

The Senior Director, Corporate Accounting is responsible for leading the organization's consolidated financial reporting process, overseeing corporate accounting activities across multiple legal entities, and serving as the primary liaison with external auditors. This role ensures the timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements, maintains compliance with U.S. GAAP, and strengthens the Company's financial control environment.

Are you an accounting professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for financial reporting and operational excellence? Apply today! We'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation process for multiple domestic entities and lines of business.
• Review and approve consolidation journal entries, intercompany eliminations, and ownership roll-forward schedules.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of consolidated financial statements and supporting disclosures.
• Coordinate reporting calendars and close requirements across all legal entities.
• Maintain and enhance consolidation processes, controls, and reporting structures.
• Review complex account reconciliations and balance sheet analyses related to consolidated reporting.
• Partner with operating entities to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and standards.
• Support executive leadership through preparation and analysis of consolidated financial results and key financial metrics.
• Coordinate audit planning, requests, deliverables, and timelines across the organization.
• Monitor and address control deficiencies, audit findings, and management recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal team members to ensure readiness for interim and year-end audit procedures.
• Lead research and documentation of complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and review accounting position papers and technical accounting memoranda.
• Oversee implementation of new accounting standards and disclosure requirements.
• Drive modernization and automation of consolidation, close, and reporting processes.
• Partner with technology and finance leadership to optimize D365 and related financial reporting applications.
• Establish procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Mentor team members on technical accounting, financial reporting, and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of dynamic accounting experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• Strong background in financial consolidations and external audit management.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience managing multi-entity accounting environments.
• Experience preparing audited financial statements and related disclosures.
• Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experience with financial close and account reconciliation technology solutions, preferably FloQast or BlackLine, including workflow management, reconciliation governance, and audit support processes.

Pay and benefits

Pay Range: $160k - $180k USD.

Benefit Eligibility

This role is eligible to participate in health and welfare benefits.