Controller, Director of Controllership - FIFA World Cup 26™

Who We Are:

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.

The Role

The Controller, Director of Controllership — FIFA World Cup 2026 is a senior finance leader responsible for the accuracy, governance, and integrity of all FIFA-related financial reporting and controls across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

This full-time contract role reports to the Corporate Controller and partners closely with TKO Group Accounting, Internal Audit, and FIFA Finance. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, exceptional audit discipline, and the ability to operate in a high-stakes, cross-border environment.

What You’ll Do

Controllership & Governance

• Oversee Controllership and compliance for all FIFA entities across North America.
• Ensure accuracy in financial close, consolidation, and reporting under U.S. GAAP and local standards.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on revenue recognition, deferred assets, restricted cash, and contractual cost recovery.
• Maintain oversight of restricted cash and deferred event assets under FIFA financial frameworks.
• Lead the design and evaluation of internal controls (ICFR) and ensure SOX-aligned governance.

Finance Operations Oversight

• Oversee Finance Operations processes, including Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P), ensuring accurate and compliant transaction flow.
• Partner with Finance Operations, Treasury, and FP&A to maintain robust control documentation, automation, and system integrity.

Audit & Compliance

• Serve as the primary Controllership liaison for FIFA, internal, and external audits.
• Manage audit readiness and lead responses to FIFA-mandated compliance reviews.
• Ensure timely remediation of audit findings and track compliance with FIFA’s KPIs and funding covenants.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with the VP, Finance Director – FIFA to ensure Controllership and Finance Operations functions remain fully aligned with FIFA program goals, financial milestones, and critical path items.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure financial reporting aligns with contractual and governance standards.
• Support a culture of integrity, transparency, and control excellence within the FIFA program.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
• 10–15 years of progressive Controllership, audit, or accounting experience, including leadership in multinational settings.
• Big 4 or public accounting background strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and technical accounting interpretation.
• Experience managing audits across multiple jurisdictions (U.S., Mexico, Canada).
• Strong ERP experience (NetSuite or SAP) and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a high level of accountability and precision.

Contract Details

Type: Full-time contractor
Duration: Through completion of the FIFA World Cup 2026 event cycle
Location: Hybrid — based in New York, NY, with potential travel to Mexico and Canada
Reports to: Corporate Controller, On Location

Why This Role Matters

This position safeguards the integrity of one of the most high-profile global sporting programs — ensuring On Location’s FIFA financial operations meet the highest standards of accuracy, transparency, and control. It’s a chance to shape financial excellence on a world stage where precision truly matters.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum:

$135,000 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum:

$180,000 annually