Assistant Controller
Location(s): Remote USA
About Us:
X Games is the world's leading destination for action sports events, athletes, culture, and everything in between. The X Games attracts top athletes and fans from around the world to celebrate the thrill of action sports. Recently acquired by private equity group MSP Sports Capital, we’re in an exciting rebuilding phase and looking for talented individuals to represent and grow our iconic brand!
About the Role:
We're seeking a driven Assistant Controller to join our growing finance team! In this role, your contributions will prove instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation and integrity of our financial processes. As part of our nimble team of three, you'll report directly to our recently promoted VP of Finance & Accounting and work closely with our Staff Accountant.
The X Games is where world-class athletes push boundaries and defy limits - and we need you to bring that same energy and drive to our financial processes. This unique role allows you to combine your financial acumen with the excitement of the action sports world; we welcome you to bring your passion and expertise to foster growth within our dynamic organization! If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are a builder at heart, this may be a great mutual fit!
Responsibilities:
- Play a leadership role in providing technical accounting expertise to the organization.
- Responsibilities will include maintaining all supporting balance sheet schedules, entering and adjusting journal entries, as well as managing the staff accountant.
- Oversee the monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate GAAP compliant financials.
- Responsible for timely execution of recurring functions with fixed deadlines, e.g. semi-monthly payroll, weekly disbursement cycles, yearly audits, tax filings.
- Lead and manage the treasury function including customer collections, preparation of payments, and reconciliation of cash balances.
- Develop and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
- Oversight of internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Assist with the creation of the company annual operating budget in collaboration with the VP, Finance and Accounting.
- Drive continuous improvements to the timeliness and accuracy of the company’s processes and procedures.
- Acting as the primary liaison for the company’s annual audit.
- Work with external tax advisors to oversee the company’s federal, state, and international tax obligations.
- Participate in future ERP upgrade/implementation initiatives.
- Coordinate distinctive cross-functional projects and perform ad hoc financial analysis as assigned by the VP of Finance & Accounting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles.
- Strong understanding of GAAP principles and financial reporting requirements.
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a distributed team.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA designation.
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience in a high-growth company environment.
- Experience in sports, entertainment, or media industry.
Perks:
- Medical benefits including dental, vision, ST and LT disability, and life insurance
- 401K match
- Unlimited PTO
- Home office reimbursement
- Monthly cell phone/internet reimbursement
- Remote work environment
- Potential opportunity to attend X Games events!
X Games is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
