Manager, Accounting - Global Games & Events

The Manager, Accounting - Global Games and Events manages day-to-day accounting activities in support of the Accounting Leads, focusing on areas such as monthly close, account reconciliations, and policy compliance-related tasks. This role provides oversight of key accounting processes, ensures adherence to established policies, and supports internal and external reporting requirements. The Manager partners closely with cross-functional teams and Global Process Owners (GPOs) to identify process improvements and implement best practices. 

Responsibilities: 

• Manage daily operational accounting activities for the Global Games segment, coordinating with the Accounting Operations team to meet deadlines and maintain quality. 
• Support Accounting Leads in monthly close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and compliance-related accounting tasks. 
• Oversee accounting for specific functional areas such as Global Events which includes; League calendar events like Super Bowl and Draft, the NFL’s partnership with On Location and the league’s secondary ticketing partnerships. 
• Collaborate closely with technical accounting team to prepare initial accounting worksheets and support for journal entries that will be recorded by accounting staff and Global Shared Services. 
• Identify opportunities for efficiency gains, recommend process enhancements, and support implementation of best practices in collaboration with Global Process Owners (GPOs). 
• Provide oversight to accounting staff and ensure accurate and timely completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting. 
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP/IFRS). 
• Collaborate with internal and external audit teams to support audit readiness and resolve findings. 
• Assist in the implementation of functional policies, programs, and initiatives that improve accounting quality and efficiency. 

Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience with monthly close and reconciliation processes. 
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, or active CPA candidacy, preferred. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. 
• Thorough understanding of GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and financial reporting standards. 
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to partner across departments and functions. 
• Oracle Cloud ERP or similar experience a plus. 

Terms /Expected Hours of Work: 

NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week in the office. 

Salary / Pay Range 

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.