Tickets.com, an MLB company, 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. Our Technology team builds platforms and products that provide a new smart ticketing solution and venue experience. 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 and 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.
Tickets.com is looking for a Manager of Accounting to drive excellence on our Corporate Accounting team.
Responsibilities
- Manage and mentor a skilled team of accountants, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, ensuring they are precise and compliant with GAAP.Identify and implement process improvements that boost efficiency and effectiveness within the accounting function.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial planning, budgeting, and decision-making.
- Maintain robust internal controls and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses to guide strategic planning and business development.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance.
- 5+ years experience in a corporate accounting environment and mid-range automated financial systems, experience with Oracle beneficial
- 2+ years of supervisory experience
- Experience with payroll, cash management, taxes, and labor/expense capitalization.
- Experience with annual accounting audits
- Experience with accounting in a multiple-entity company and transfer pricing a plus.
- Above average skills using Microsoft Office software, including Excel and AccessExperience with a software development company a plus
- 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
- Good oral and written communication skills
Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000
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, MLB believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees.
We offer an Outstanding Benefits Package that includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- STD & LTD
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & AD&D
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO, STO, Holidays including Year-End Holiday Break)
- HSA & FSA
- Legal Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- MLB Tickets
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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Are you ready to Step Up to the Plate? Apply below!