Director of Finance & Accounting

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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance & Accounting to oversee the company’s core accounting operations and ensure compliance, accuracy, and strong internal controls. This role will lead the accounting team, manage day-to-day financial operations, and safeguard the integrity of the company’s books and records. The Director will play a critical role in ensuring timely closes, audit readiness, and operational excellence across all finance functions.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed assets
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and applicable tax and NFL requirements
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a strong control environment
• Coordinate and manage internal and external audits
• Provide support to outside tax accountants

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive ERP optimization projects to improve scalability and data integrity
• Evaluate and enhance standardized workflows to improve accuracy, automation, and transparency

Compliance & Controls

• Enhance and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate risk
• Monitor compliance with contracts, debt covenants, and other financial obligations
• Enhance risk management by monitoring compliance trends, emerging accounting standards, and cyber/data security risks in financial systems
• Implement continuous monitoring tools for fraud detection and internal controls

Cash & Treasury Support

• Oversee day-to-day cash management activities, including disbursements and bank reconciliations
• Partner with CFO on liquidity monitoring and banking relationships
• Support compliance with credit facilities and related reporting requirements

Team Leadership 

• Manage and lead a high-performing team by planning, assigning, and directing work. Regularly appraise performance; build confidence by recognizing success and coaching employees. Appropriately address performance concerns and develop a highly engaged and customer-focused team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Provide training and development opportunities to strengthen technical skills and business acumen

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA a priority, MBA a plus
• 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience, including management responsibility
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and compliance
• Proven track record of managing audits, tax compliance, and accounting operations
• Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite strongly preferred).
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; proven ability to distill complex data into actionable insights

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary for this role is $200,000 - $230,000. 

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.

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