Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati, Ohio

Accounting Manager

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Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Accounting Manager
Department: Accounting
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio        
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

Job Summary:
The Accounting Manager leads the daily operations of the Accounting department, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and effective internal controls. This role oversees audits, budgeting, financial reporting, and accounting operations while partnering across the organization to improve processes, implement financial systems, and support sound financial decision-making.
 
Employees are expected to follow all Cincinnati Reds policies and procedures, serve as positive role models, and manage their workload effectively. This includes demonstrating flexibility, prioritizing tasks efficiently, and meeting departmental productivity standards.
 
Please Note: This position is based in Cincinnati, Ohio and requires employees to work onsite at our Cincinnati office. This is not a remote position.​

Minimum Requirements:
Category
Minimum Requirement
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Experience
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • 3-5+ years of management and supervisory experience
  • Experience leading annual audits and maintaining internal controls
  • Experience managing budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Experience overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general accounting functions, including month-end and year-end close process
Skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  •  Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles
  •  Strong audit, internal controls, and compliance experience
  • Demonstrated project management skills and experience implementing process improvements
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  •  Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work flexible hours as needed to meet business demands, including overtime during month-end, quarter-end, year-end, audit activities, and other critical deadlines
 
Preferred Qualifications:
Category
Preferred Requirement
Education
  • CPA designation and/or a Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience
  • Experience in professional sports, entertainment, hospitality, or similar industries
  • Experience with financial system upgrades and automation projects
  • Experience managing nonprofit financial reporting and budgeting
Skills
  • NetSuite experience strongly preferred
  • Experience with Concur expense management system
  •  Experience with Adaptive Planning
  • Knowledge of AI tools and technologies that enhance accounting efficiencies and reporting processes
  • Strong process improvement and change management capabilities

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Duty
% of Time
Supervises Accounting staff, oversee daily accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash management, reconciliations, and month-end close activities
30%
Manage all aspects of the annual external audit, including audit preparation, coordination, schedules, documentation, and resolution of audit requests
10%
Partner with Ticketing department to ensure accurate accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and implementation of ticket-related deals, promotions, and revenue programs
15%
Assist with Budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and various financial reporting requirements
10%
Oversee accounting and financial reporting for two nonprofit entities, including monthly financial statements, annual budgets, and annual review processes
10%
Manage and enhance financial systems and automation initiatives, including AP automation, Concur administration, and future accounting system upgrades and
15%
Develop, maintain, and monitor internal controls, accounting policies, and process improvements to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
5%
Other duties as assigned
5%
               
Reporting Structure:
This role reports directly to the VP of Finance/Controller
 
Development Path & Next Role & Requirements:
Next Role: Assistant Controller / Director of Accounting
Development Requirements:
  • Demonstrated leadership of accounting operations and personnel
  • Successful management of complex audits and internal control environments
  • Proven success leading financial system implementations and automation initiatives
  • Advanced expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
  • Development of strategic planning, business partnership, and organizational leadership skills

Physical Requirements:
  • Occasionally required to sit
  • Use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear
  • Light lifting/carrying to assist with event preparation
  • May be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, military or veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function. The duties listed above is, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

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