The Denver Broncos are one of the most popular franchises in all of sports. Whether judged by the measure of wins and championships, attendance, national television exposure or by the Broncos' reputation locally and throughout the NFL, there are few parallels in the world of professional sports. We are dedicated to being the best team to cheer for, play for, and work for across all of sports. We are looking for employees who are passionate about what they do, have fun doing it, and proud to represent the Denver Broncos Football Club and Empower Field at Mile High.
The Denver Broncos are excited to add a Controller to their growing finance team. We are looking for a dynamic leader and strategic thinker that is inherently curious. Our ideal candidate will develop innovative processes, strive for continuous improvement, and build a customer service focused team. The Controller oversees all corporate accounting functions and will lead the modernization and implementation of a new ERP solution.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Core Competencies:
- Leadership and teamwork – Exhibit the ability to motivate and influence others, build positive team spirit, delegates and assign responsibilities effectively. Demonstrates a high EQ.
- Strategic thinking – forward thinker who establishes processes and/or routines to collect information to improve reporting by the FP&A team.
- High level of technical competence – Stays current on changes in accounting standards and technologies. Also shows an ability to implement changes to processes based on evolving trends in accounting or the sports/entertainment industry.
- High ethical standards – maintaining confidentiality with sensitive financial information.
- Responsibilities:
- Oversight of the corporate accounting function for team, stadium and other operating entities, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and all General Ledger responsibilities.
- Support the organizational needs by reviewing, improving, and implementing accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
- Responsible for oversight of the monthly reconciliation of all accounts for all companies.
- Responsible for leading system modernization of the organization’s corporate accounting function.
- Creation of centralized functions for the corporate accounting team requiring cross collaboration organization-wide. This includes contract reviews, automated billing/collections, and reviews/audit of vendor spend.
- Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Protect assets by improving, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
- Oversight of the organizations’ financial statement preparation and review process
- Ensure all NFL reporting is completed timely and accurately.
- Perform ad-hoc financial reporting based on business or management requirements.
- Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit; manage external audit to achieve a successful and efficient audit.
- Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.
- Manage and build a high-performing team by planning, assigning, and directing work. Accurately appraises performance, helps to build confidence by recognizing success and coaching employees. Appropriately address performance concerns and develop a highly engaged and customer-focused team.
- Assist the VP of Finance in responding to requests for financial data from various sources.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting with minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting
- Licensed CPA
- 5+ years’ experience as a Controller or similar role
- Proven leadership skills with at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity
- Demonstrated experience performing/leading system implementations
- Demonstrated experience in process improvement and being a change agent
- Expert in Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
- Strong project management and process improvement skills, including demonstrated ability to think end-to-end and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Personable, action-oriented, and professional
- Efficient and able to maintain poise in high pressure situations
- Exemplify integrity, strive for self-improvement, and have an open-minded, can-do attitude
Preferred Skills & Ability:
- Public accounting experience, preferably Big 4
- Prior sports experience
- Master’s degree in accounting
- CMA, MBA or other comparable certification
- Prior experience working with reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau or others)
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary for this role is $165,000 - $190,000. This position may be required to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and holidays outside of a normal working hours as needed.
This position will be located at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit in Englewood, CO.
This job posting will remain open until filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.
The Denver Broncos Football Club and Stadium Management Company are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.
