Finance Director- Atlanta United FC

ABOUT ATLANTA UNITED FC

Atlanta United joined Major League Soccer in 2017 and won the 2018 MLS Cup in just its second season, the earliest an expansion team has won the title since 1998. The club has set multiple league records, including season ticket sales (36,000-plus), single-season average (53,002), and total home attendance (901,033). Owned by Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta United plays its home matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Position Summary

This role will direct the accounting team at Atlanta United Football Club and spearhead the organization’s financial forecasting, annual budgeting process, operating plan variance analysis, and special projects. This role will be a liaison with the Major League Sponsor and will be primarily responsible for all league reporting.

The position reports to the CFO/Vice President, Finance of Atlanta United Football Club, LLC and is located at Mercedes Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta, GA.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial statements and key performance indicators.
• Manage the annual budget process.
• Effectively communicate financial analyses and results to department leaders.
• Lead all Major League Soccer team financial reporting.
• Partner with other BFOB finance teams & operational staff to identify and solve business problems, support, and help lead strategic growth initiatives, and improve operating results.
• Assist CFO/VP Finance in managing financial modeling, cash flow, treasury, insurance programs, and tax compliance.
• Ensure that Atlanta United Football Club's financial records are maintained in compliance with US GAAP and US Tax.
• Responsible for all aspects of the general ledger, including bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, fixed assets records, etc. Will lead the annual audit process.
• Manage the finance team, and continue the development of the assigned finance and accounting personnel.
• Complete other projects as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Required: 8-10 years of accounting experience with 3-5 years of experience at the manager level.
• Required: Relevant accounting experience with a professional sports league.
• Required: Work is 100% in-office. Office locations include Mercedes Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, GA
• Preferred: Relevant accounting experience within Major League Soccer.
• Preferred: Treasury accounting and debt management experience.
• Preferred: Great Plains and Vena Solutions
• Preferred: CPA designation

Other Required Skills

• High proficiency in decision making, analysis, and entrepreneurial strategic thinking.
• Demonstrate ability to be a value-added business partner with senior leaders.
• Strong Excel skills and Windows-based accounting system knowledge.
• Proven record of leading high-performance teams.
• Demonstrated success in building, motivating, and leading teams.
• Strong personnel management, communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Able to concurrently perform multiple assignments and manage projects on strict deadlines.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills and commitment to provide outstanding customer service.
• Strong ability to work well in a collaborative, team environment.
• Strong skills in building relationships across departments with a customer service-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of financial planning and analysis, finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost controls, including GAAP.
• Ability to use judgment and professional skills in determining appropriate procedures for the preparation of accounting records.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting business intelligence software applications.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Must be able to maintain confidential information.