Named by Sports Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in Sports in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences :
Boarding school and camps , via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
Online college recruiting , via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches
Position Summary
The VP, Controller is responsible for all accounting activities including month, quarter and year end close, leading audit engagements, driving SOX and controls compliance and oversight of standard cost, AP, AR and GL management. Continuous improvement of performance over time on a consistent, global basis is also required. Specific job responsibilities can be categorized into four main areas: closing activities, accounting and financial procedures and controls, cost and transactional management and tax and treasury.
Position Responsibilities
Closing activities
Direct and guide all entities within the Business through monthly, quarterly and yearly closing activities.
Manage all month-end, quarter-end and year-end companywide Accounting deliverables in an accurate and timely fashion.
Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and corporate accounting policy and seek guidance from Director of Finance or Technical accounting team in complex situations.
Manage Monthly balance sheet reconciliation process to ensure accuracy of results
Accounting and finance procedures and controls
Ensure integrity of accounting processes and controls at all times.
Manage external audit on an annual basis with KPGM and ensure there are no material audit findings
Cost and transactional management
Manage Accounts Receivable team and ensure timely collections of receivables within contractual terms.
Manage Accounts Payable team and ensure timely payment of invoices within contractual terms.
Manage Staff Accountants to ensure accurate and timely completion of transactions and journal entries in support of monthly closing and reporting processes
Tax and treasury
Responsible for Cash management including banking relationships
Responsible for all Tax issues including Payroll, Sales and Use, and Income tax
Develop and maintain relationships with external firms to assist in tax preparation and provision work
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
10+ years experience in public and privately held companies
Experience with Netsuite and other relevant programs
Experience in education industry preferred
Knowledge of supply chain operations
Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills with experience leading a team
Ability to travel as required
Preferred Skills
Masters degree
CPA or CMA
Bilingual
Background Requirements
Requires a background check upon offer
Requires a drug test upon offer
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Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Spectator Sports
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