Accounting Manager

Accounting ManagerOpened in August 2017, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a world-class sports and entertainment venue in downtown Atlanta and home to the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer's Atlanta United, and National Women's Soccer League Atlanta 2028. The multi-purpose stadium was named the 2019 Sports Facility of the Year and has hosted major events including the College Football Playoff National Championship, MLS Cup, FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl LIII. As the first professional sports stadium in North America to achieve LEED Platinum Certification, the stadium reflects a commitment to sustainability and innovation.The Accounting Manager will report directly to the Director, Finance and serve as the primary owner of all retail-related accounting activities across AMB Sports + Entertainment entities, including the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, NWSL Atlanta 2028 and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This position will also work closely with the VP of Retail and Merchandising and their leadership team to provide financial decision support, budget preparation and management, financial and KPI reporting, and purchasing support.While based at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, this role supports a centralized retail accounting function spanning multiple business units and retail locations. The position is responsible for overseeing high-volume transactions and ensuring accurate, consistent financial reporting across all retail channels.This individual will lead inventory accounting, cost of goods sold (COGS), and retail revenue reconciliation efforts, while partnering closely with retail operations, vendors, and internal stakeholders.AMBSE retail is building something new. This Accounting Manager will help write the financial playbook for an in-house retail function that is raising the bar on what fan-facing retail looks and performs like across one of the most active sports and entertainment venues in the country.Roles and ResponsibilitiesStand-up and lead retail accounting activities across multiple AMBSE entitiesPartner with retail operations on the implementation of YellowDog inventory management — developing the SOPs, workflows, and training programs required for the system to perform as designed to support month-end close activities and reportingOversee inventory accounting across multiple retail locationsManage cost of goods sold (COGS), margin analysis, and KPI trackingReconcile retail revenue across POS, e-commerce, and settlementsLead month-end close activities and reportingAssist with audits, quarterly financial reporting packages, and local compliance requirementsPartner with retail operations and vendors on process improvementsPrepare budgets, forecasts, long range plans, and cash flow forecastsPrepare capex business cases and manage capital budgets for stadium and store locationsComplete ad hoc analysis and finance projects as requiredQualifications and Education RequirementsBachelor's degree in accounting or finance requiredMaster's or MBA a plus5+ years of accounting experienceRetail or inventory experience requiredFamiliarity with sports retail, licensed product environments, multi-entities, or large-scale venue operations strongly preferredGreat Plains, Vena, and Yellowdog experience a plusHands-on experience implementing or managing retail technology or inventory management platforms strongly preferredCPA preferredRequired SkillsExcellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and specifically inventory accounting and COGS knowledgeStrong analytical and organizational skillsHigh attention to detailAbility to partner with operations and leadershipExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven business decisionsStrong written and communication skillsAdvanced Excel skillsAbility to manage multiple prioritiesAbility to maintain confidentialityFlexibility to accommodate event schedules and related demands