Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is primarily responsible for managing, reviewing and overseeing the Company’s General Accounting, Financial Reporting functions and the financial services area including Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cash Collections and Accounts Receivable. This position is also responsible for the annual budget and financial forecasting process and implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls that will ensure that Company assets are adequately safeguarded and that financial reporting is prepared in compliance with all financial policies and US Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP).

Benefits

Working at the largest indoor sports complex in North America is an experience that compares to no other. The atmosphere is filled with energetic excitement that provides an uplifting ambience throughout the facility. The Nook takes pride in its friendly, guest-focused team members that make kindness contagious and help others succeed.

As a Full-Time team member of the Nook, you will enjoy:

• Free family membership to our massive 80,000 sq. ft. fitness center, including all the equipment you need to fit almost any training program. Membership also includes all group fitness classes.
• Affordable and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Competitive PTO package
• Paid holidays
• 401k program
• 35% discount on food and beverage purchases, including the Forklift and Palate restaurant
• 35% discount on all Nook apparel
• Free child care (3-hour increments)

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for all accounting functions by overseeing and performing daily activity including cash reconciliation, cash deposits, accounts receivable and accounts payable, monthly adjustments and reconciliations and payroll activity and reporting
• Develop and maintain system of internal controls to safeguard financial assets
• Assist or prepare regulatory filings including Federal and State Corporate income tax returns and monthly Sales tax returns
• Work with executive and leadership teams to create annual budget; highlight actual to budget variances; financial forecasting for programs, capital projects as required
• Administer annual budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure alignment with corporate goals and support of budget managers
• Prepare annual financial statements and related reports to external users; prepare/oversee monthly financial reports such to include actual to budget summary; cash flow and related activity; benchmarks, cost trending and revenue trending
• Analyze and investigate cost effectiveness of contracts with vendors and recommend changes when needed
• Complete a variety of financial audits both internally and externally
• Ensure all financial discrepancies are identified, researched and resolved in an efficient manner
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors including financial institutions and trusts
• Complete insurance applications and renewals for all building and business lines
• Ensure independent contractor processes and procedures are adhered to by team leaders and the accounting department
• Document all accounting/finance processes and procedures and standardize these across multiple complexes throughout the state, region, country
• Provide exceptional customer service to department managers with financial and budget requests, financial systems, processes, and procedures
• Propose ways to improve system efficiencies, or upgrade the systems used when needed
• Lead and develop an accounting team and provide professional development opportunities as appropriate
• Work with CFO to develop annual department goals
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to read, speak and understand the English language
• Language skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluent knowledge of the English language; including the ability to read and interpret written information and speak and understand verbal communication
• Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the position with any reasonable accommodations as necessary
• Dependable transportation to and from work
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Minimum 7 years of extensive accounting experience including the preparation of financial statements, budgeting, and audit
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or another related field
• Experience working with financial reporting, general ledger and payroll software on an enterprise level

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or master’s degree in accounting, finance, or another related field
• Previous experience in an industry such as hospitality, recreation, or sports
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software systems with strong working knowledge of Excel
• Experience with accounting systems such as Sage Intacct, or similar
• Highly dependable with a history of consistent attendance and punctuality
• Guest-focused/service-oriented; ability to see big picture and impact on Company. Supports Company mission as serves as an advocate for its products and services
• Demonstrates a positive and friendly attitude towards guests, customers, and fellow employees. Exhibits a respectful, professional demeanor
• Self-starting and motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects/duties at once
• Team-focused mindset; willing to set own priorities aside to help others; contributes to building a positive team spirit and morale
• Integrity: Trustworthy and honest; takes accountability when appropriate, safeguards confidential information
• Detail-Oriented; Demonstrates a consistent level of accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Ability to remain calm in tense or stressful situations

Working Conditions

• Work environment: Semi-quiet office environment within an upbeat, high-energy sports and event complex with heavy foot traffic and frequent large crowds.
• Physical requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the team member will be regularly required to perform physical activity that includes moving about the work area, sitting and standing. The team member will be frequently required to bend, reach with hands and arms, lift, push, pull, talk, hear, smell, stoop, kneel, or crouch. He or she is required to have the visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Lifting requirements: The team member will occasionally be required to lift, push, pull, lower and/or move up to 30 lbs occasionally.