Head of Management Accounting

MLB Network seeks a Manager, Accounting to manage and provide leadership for the Accounting Department. They must have comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, excellent communication skills, the ability to manage and motivate a team, and build and maintain effective working relationships across the organization. The Manager, Accounting will help to create and implement accounting policies and practices and assist in the communication of these policies to the various departments at MLB Network.

Assist in the oversight of the Company’s accounting initiatives and enforce integrity of accounting procedures.

Maintain financial records through the Company’s accounting system, including general ledger tasks and fixed assets (including maintenance of chart of accounts).

Review supporting journal entries in the general ledger system for the monthly, quarterly, and financial close processes.

Review coding on employee expense reports. Approve expense reports in accordance with Company policy up to a certain dollar level.

Review and approve invoice coding in accordance with the Company’s chart of accounts.

Share responsibility of the annual financial statement audit and have active communication with the audit team.

Manage monthly and quarterly financial closes.

Review quarterly financial reports including cash flow and fixed asset roll‑forward.

Monitor tax compliance and payments, which requires active communication with Ernst & Young MLBN’s tax advisors.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels throughout the organization, with emphasis on collaborative problem‑solving that balances regulatory requirements with business opportunity.

It is expected that the Manager, Accounting will maintain and increase their knowledge in the accounting discipline, as well as with the overall business on an ongoing basis.

Support special projects as assigned.

5-10 years of relevant experience in accounting.

Must be able to work independently (with minimal supervision) to ensure timely and accurate completion of projects.

Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.

Must have strong time management skills with ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects.

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Experience with a general ledger system such as Oracle Fusion is preferred.

Able to maintain confidential information.

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Possess the visual acuity needed to effectively create required work product.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance.

Manager, Accounting

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB Network considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB Network believes in providing a competitive benefits package for its employees.

Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Disability Benefits (short term and long term)

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Training & Development Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

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