Management Accountant - Wasserman Boxing

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment, and culture, serving talent, brands, and properties globally. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman has a presence in 28 countries and over 69 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris, and Sydney. For more information, visit .

Job Description

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

1. Complete month-end accounting, reconciliations, and reporting to the U.S. parent entity (P&L and Balance Sheet), including review of specific financial balances within the consolidated accounts.
2. Prepare and deliver monthly management packs with clear financial insights, including variance analysis, event breakdowns, costs, and joint venture calculations, accompanied by actionable commentary.
3. Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly re-forecasting cycles, covering short-term, intermediate, and long-range financial planning.

Event Finance Management

1. Prepare pre-event budgets for stakeholder distribution, ensuring accuracy in revenue and costs.
2. Perform post-event reconciliations for revenues, costs, and profitability, including cash reconciliation and documentation validation.

Accounts Payable, Payment Processing & Billing

1. Manage the weekly payment run process, including invoice approval and stakeholder liaison.
2. Oversee purse payments, ensuring compliance with contracts and tax regulations.
3. Coordinate with the Shared Service Centre for invoice processing and review employee expenses.

Joint Venture

1. Calculate and update billing positions with JV partners monthly, including historic data and cost allocations.
2. Recalculate partner profit shares for relevant events.

Payroll, Audit & Tax Compliance

1. Review payroll for accuracy and compliance.
2. Manage external audits and ensure timely, accurate filings of accounts and tax returns.
3. Coordinate with tax advisors on international tax implications and submissions.

Stakeholder Support & Ad Hoc Tasks

1. Respond to financial requests from the Boxing team and internal stakeholders.
2. Support the Finance Director in operational goals.
3. Participate in review meetings and finance projects.

Key Skills & Experience

1. Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
2. Experience in management accounting, preferably in sports, events, or entertainment sectors.
3. Strong skills in financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
4. Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.
5. Proficiency in Excel and financial systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle).
6. Effective communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Wasserman is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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