Director, Accounting

Tickets.com is looking for a Director of Accounting to manage the organization’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining strong internal controls and compliance activities. This is a hands-on role, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, compliance with accounting standards, managing the accounting team, overseeing tax reporting and cash management, and providing strategic financial leadership to support operational efficiency and organizational goals.

Tickets.com, a wholly owned subsidiary of Major League Baseball (MLB), delivers innovative, cutting-edge technologies to enable frictionless and unforgettable fan experiences in venues across the globe. Together with MLB, Tickets.com is changing the landscape of the live sports and entertainment industry, delivering new digital venue and ticketing experiences to millions of fans. Using cutting-edge technology, our platform and applications are consumed by fans, stadiums, and MLB teams.

We are assembling a world-class team to build on these experiences, to scale platforms and products that anticipate emerging opportunities, including dynamic pricing and offers and digital, contactless ticketing. Our mission is to provide premium, innovative live experiences for our clients and their patrons.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee the daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, and fixed assets

Manage the month-end and year-end close process, including preparing summary financials and internal management reports

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and analysis

Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies

Develop, monitor, and maintain strong internal controls

Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis

Prepare journal entries and review reconciliations

Work closely with external financial and business/payments auditors

Analyze financial data and provide results and recommendations to management

Review and approve client settlements and cash transfers

Work with third-party clients and vendors

Oversee parent company reporting and intercompany including settlements

Recommend financial system improvements and process automation

Assist with tax filings and regulatory requirements Sales, Use, State, and Federal

Oversee travel and assist with special projects

Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team

Foster a positive, inclusive, professional work environment

Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback

Evaluate staffing needs and support recruitment, training, and retention efforts

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Eight or more years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities

Strong knowledge of financial reporting and GAAP

Experience managing audits and financial compliance

Experience with Oracle Fusion accounting software, preferred

Advanced Excel and accounting software skills

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Experience with accounting for multiple-entity and international consolidations

Must be willing and able to work independently on assigned projects

Strong initiative with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, including prioritization and follow-through

Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Supervisory experience

Strong attention to detail with a process improvement mindset

Good oral and written communication skills

Familiarity working for a technology and/or software development company is positive

Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $190,000.00 (Base Salary) + Bonus

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, TDC believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees.

Top TDC Perks & Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Disability Benefits (short term and long term)

Company Contributed 401K Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Access to Free Tickets to Baseball Games & MLB.TV

Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Onsite/Online Training & Development Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Pet Insurance

Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

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