Controller

Controller Role Description

Location: Detroit, MI

Detroit City FC (DCFC) is a progressive, community-driven professional soccer club that embodies the spirit of Detroit’s resilience and pride. Known for its passionate supporter base and commitment to inclusivity, DCFC has become a symbol of innovation and connection, fostering meaningful relationships with fans, businesses, and the local community. As a member of the United Soccer League, DCFC is dedicated to excellence both on and off the pitch.

With an eye towards future growth, DCFC is preparing for a transformative milestone: the opening of a new stadium, AlumniFi Field in 2028. To that end, the club is dedicated to winning matches, promoting the sport of soccer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, authentic storytelling, and making our city a safer and more equitable place.

The Controller leads the Accounting Team, including the accounting manager, accounting assistant, and accounts payable. Responsible for overseeing the accounting operations and financial reporting for all DCFC entities. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, maintains compliance with accounting standards and ownership requirements, and provides leadership and guidance to the accounting team.  The Controller leads the monthly financial statement review process, the annual budget creation process, the forecasting process, and the accounts payable process.  The Controller assists CFO with research and special projects as needed.  The Controller position will be based out of our corporate headquarters in Detroit, Michigan.

Key Responsibilities 
.        Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for DCFC entities.

·        Review and approve financial statements, account reconciliations and other supporting schedules.

·        Ensure accuracy of revenue recognition, expense allocations, and balance sheet reconciliations.

·        Review month-end accounting packages (general ledger, trial balance, reconciliations, balance sheet, income statement) created by accounting manager/accountants to ensure compliance with established accounting principles and legal guidelines

·        Supervise and provide guidance to the accounting team.

·        Assess current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implement new processes.

·        Oversight and responsibility for Quickbooks accounting software.  Assess Quickbooks accounting software and determine if meets current and future needs.

·        Prepare/oversee monthly Board and investor reporting preparation.

·        Oversight of DCFC corporate entity and subsidiaries’ financials, including monthly review and forecast, cash flow projection, as well as preparation of annual budget

·        Lead the annual audit process, working with CPA firm to provide documentation and management estimates.

·        Work with CPA tax firm to provide financial information and investor information for preparation of tax returns and K-1s.

·        Support CFO and organization with respect to stadium development and mixed use development projects.  Work with CFO to determine cost accounting needs (software and staffing).

·        Attend DCFC soccer matches and participate in / oversee cash handling processes for food and beverage, merchandise and ticketing.

·        Prepare ad hoc financial reports as requested by management.

·        Other duties/responsibilities/special projects as assigned

Qualifications

·       Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills

·       Strong attention to detail

·       Strong integrity, ethical and moral behavior regarding operations, Company confidentiality, and overall interactions internally and externally

·       Systematic / process driven

·       Focus on process improvement and ability to meet deadlines.

·       Ability to work well within a team

·       Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or equivalent degree or equivalent education, training and experience required

·       CPA license and/or CMA certification preferred.

·       A minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting (ideally with sports industry experience) operating as a Controller/Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager/senior property accountant

·       Minimum of 2+ years supervising accounting team members

·       Proficient computer skills, including Google Suite, Microsoft Office (advanced Excel user) and  proficiency with Quickbooks (or comparable accounting software) preferred.

This position does not require a valid driver’s license.

Competitive salary aligned with experience.

Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and life insurance.

Professional growth opportunities within a fast-evolving soccer club on the cusp of significant expansion.

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities.

 

This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to exchange ideas and information. This is a somewhat sedentary role; however, some filing is required. The position requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Other Duties

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 with or without notice.

 

Detroit City Football Club LLC is an equal opportunity employer that abides by all Federal, State, and local employment laws.