Anaheim Ducks

Accounting Manager, Hospitality & Corporate Partnerships

Anaheim Full time

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Job Title:

Accounting Manager, Hospitality & Corporate Partnerships

Pay Details:

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $100,000 to $150,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.

OCVIBE, a premier $5 billion mixed-use community and live entertainment district, is coming to Anaheim in 2027. We are seeking a high-caliber Accounting Manager to lead the financial operations for our hospitality and corporate sponsorship divisions. This is a highly visible, strategic role that requires a "bias for action" and the ability to solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate month-end close for unique business entities and delivering financial reports including the P&L, Balance Sheet, and KPI reporting. This role is designed for a candidate with the ambition to grow into a Controller position as our business expands toward the 2027 opening.

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Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Core Accounting: Manage and execute all accounting functions, including complex journal entries, bank reconciliations, and a rigorous month-end close process. Manage fixed assets, with knowledge of ASC 842 (lease accounting).

  • Revenue & COGS: Perform specialized revenue share and revenue recognition calculations for hospitality and corporate partnerships, while overseeing AP processing for Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). Process weekly revenue share settlements to culinary partners.

  • Tax Filing: Prepare yearly tax workbook and property tax return.

  • Operational Leadership: Directly supervise and mentor one Senior Accountant, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

  • Strategic Growth: Support the Senior Director in the stand-up of new business processes and the implementation of enterprise-wide IT and procurement systems.

  • Financial Insight: Manage cash forecasting, and treasury activities to ensure optimal liquidity and strategic decision-making.

  • Compliance & Audit: Ensure strict adherence to U.S. GAAP standards. Manage sales and use tax returns and audits, and support the Finance Department with City of Anaheim, and NHL audits when necessary.

  • Stakeholder Management: Act as a primary liaison for client stakeholders and vendors, effectively communicating and outlining solutions to complex challenges.

Skills and Experience

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university.

  • Certification: Active CPA license is required.

  • Experience: Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.

  • Industry Expertise: Strong preference for experience in Hospitality, Food & Beverage, or Corporate Sponsorships. Ability to thrive in a growth-oriented organization.

  • Analytical Prowess: Advanced ability to interpret complex data with strong attention to detail, build process flows, and communicate results to various stakeholders.

  • Leadership: Proven record of managing staff and handling competing priorities under strict deadlines.  Must have excellent time management and organizational skills.

  • Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate high-visibility stakeholder relationships. Must have a customer service mentality.

This position is on-site

Company:

OC Sports & Entertainment, LLC

Our Commitment:

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.  We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!