International Financial Controller in London

Who We Are: IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR.

Working Conditions: Permanent, London Chiswick Park Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

Direct Reports: 2

Reports To: Senior Director – Finance Media

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Financial Controller role is a hands-on finance position responsible for all controllership activities for IMG Commercial entities in Americas (including its branches in France, Dubai and Abu Dhabi), Sweden, Switzerland, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, PIMGSA & PIMGSA Holdco.
• This role will take ownership of finance activities and ensure local & group reporting requirements are met, processes are fit for purpose, as well as streamlined and efficient.
• The position also plays a key role across internal controls, budgeting and supporting the annual group audit process.
• Financial reporting & Analysis:
• Managing all aspects of the general ledger and ensuring accounting practices are in compliance with company’s policies.
• Ensure strong communication with the broader IMG finance teams, as well as legal, tax and treasury to ensure accounting positions are appropriate and financial statements accuracy.
• Ability to lead, direct & guide the team, including necessary training and supervision to achieve the collective and individual goals.
• Lead and own relationship with any third party advisors and ensure appropriate advice received to support decision making.
• Responsible for the period-end accounting and timely group reporting across IMG Commercial entities mentioned above including various quarterly reporting packs, Transfer pricing calculations/estimates, and tax submissions.
• Being responsible for broader IMG’s US GAAP requirements such as Embedded Derivative calculations, Quarterly balance sheet net downs, Commitments schedule.
• Supporting the wider controllership function in identifying, proposing and embedding best practice.
• Contribute to the effective operations of IMG’s control environment, where applicable.
• Ensure timely reporting of all significant accounting transactions, implementation of relevant accounting technical standards, and preparation of technical accounting memos to support all accounting positions.
• Ownership of statutory audits and ensuring compliance requirements are met, including local statutory accounts, tax reporting & 1099/1042.
• Point of contact for the offshore shared service team (WNS) for activities related to those entities.
• Responsible for entity cash flow forecasting and liaise with treasury to ensure funding requirements are met.
• Establish and maintain good relationship with HR and 3rd party providers to ensure payroll and benefits payments are made on time.
• Ensure HR related expenses are reviewed and recorded correctly.
• Ad-hoc project work as required.

Other: You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job.

Unusual Challenges or Circumstances: May be required to work additional hours as necessary (especially during reporting deadlines).

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Progressive experience in audit and accounting (Big 4 preferred).
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with ~5+ years PQE.
• Strong technical accounting skills, including drafting accounting papers.
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience operating SOX controls.
• Strong understanding of financial processes (close, reporting, controls).

Desirable Experience:

• Knowledge of IFRS / UK GAAP.
• Team management experience.
• Experience in a global organisation.
• Industry exposure to media or sports rights.
• Familiarity with SAP and OneSource Tax Provision.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently to resolve issues.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative team player, comfortable working with commercial teams.
• Calm under pressure with a strong delivery focus (“finisher” mindset).

Additional Attributes: Interest in sports (and ideally media/sports events such as golf or winter sports).

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