Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination, is being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke with the 70,000-seat SoFi Stadium as its centerpiece. Hollywood Park is the largest urban mixed-use mega development under construction in the Western United States. When complete, Hollywood Park will have up to 2,500 residences, a hotel, a retail district reaching up to 890,000 square feet, up to 5 million square feet of office space, and more than 25-acres of public parks and open space. Home to the Los Angeles Chargers and Super Bowl LVI Champion Los Angeles Rams, SoFi Stadium is the host of world-renowned sporting events, including Super Bowl LVI in 2022, College Football Playoff National Championship game 2023, WrestleMania 2023, World Cup 2026, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympics in 2028. Adjacent to the stadium and under the same roof canopy is a 2.5-acre open-air plaza, American Airlines Plaza, and the 6,000-seat YouTube Theater. YouTube Theater is an intimate venue, making it the perfect place for concerts, comedy, awards shows, esports competitions, community gatherings, conferences and more.

Hollywood Park is committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our team members, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. At the heart of Hollywood Park, lies our dedication to our purpose, promise, and commitments. Our PURPOSE is creating extraordinary experiences, one moment at a time. Our PROMISE is to be an iconic destination that celebrates our diverse and vibrant community. We promise to exceed expectations while cultivating a fun and safe experience where lasting memories are made. Our COMMITMENTS are outlined by S.T.A.R.S. Our S.T.A.R.S. commitments are enabled by five foundational principles:

• Start with Care create a lasting impact through genuine care
• Thrive as a Team create an environment of collaboration and encouragement
• Anticipate Unspoken Needs be proactive in delivering extraordinary service and support others
• Resolve with Respect treat others with empathy, patience, and kindness
• Safety Always maintain a safe and secure environment.

Hollywood Park is seeking an entrepreneurial and self-motivated Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations, including corporate accounting, financial reporting, and the maintenance of internal control procedures. This role is integral to our accounting team and will help build the finance function, requiring a "Fan First" mentality to ensure an exceptional experience for all visitors. The ideal candidate demonstrates a flexible work style that responds quickly under tight deadlines as well as analytical prowess for the review of financial statements.

As the Accounting Manager, You Will...

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes through the preparation and review of journal entries and financial statements including but not limited to:
• Record and review financial transactions necessary for both internal and external reporting.
• Prepare and analyze monthly journal entries and reports for all entities within Hollywood Park.
• Review account reconciliations and research reconciling items timely.
• Ensure rigorous quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
• Document and develop business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with operations teams to understand day to day spend and revenue drivers.
• Liaise with external auditors and lead the audit process.
• Research technical accounting issues to ensure organizational compliance.
• Train, supervise and develop accounting staff, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure both team success and individual growth.
• Assist with special projects and growth initiatives as needed.

More Specific Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To...

• Experience: Approximately 48 years of combined accounting and finance experience.
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• Industry Knowledge: Sports/Venue industry experience is preferred.
• Education/Certification: CPA is a plus.
• Technical Skills:
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and procedures.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Experience with general ledger functions and close processes.
• Experience with Microsoft Great Plains is a plus
• Experience working through ERP change/implementation is a plus
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Clear communicator with the ability to interact with senior leadership.
• Strong project management and problem solving skills
• Ability to multitask in a rapidly growing environment.

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year Location: Inglewood, CA (onsite) In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only. Hollywood Park considers a candidate's education, certification, prior experience, as well as internal and external data when determining the salary level for potential new employees. Only in exceptional circumstances, if an external candidate has the experience, credentials, or expertise far exceeding what is expected for the position, would Hollywood Park consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.