Controller

Job Summary

• Responsible for financial reporting and compliance for the team, Management, the Arena, Mid Ice and the NHL Team Foundation.


• Oversee the month end close process for team, Management, the Arena (and other related entities, as requested), to include (but not limited to): journal entries, accruals, receivables, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, box office reports.


• Analyze balance sheet detail and identify potential adjustments.


• Supervise the employees in the Finance department
  
  
  • Handle personnel issues relating to direct report conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc. 
  
  
  • Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance professional development.
  
  
  • Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
  
  


• Prepare, analyze and verify financial schedules to provide information to management.


• Perform detailed financial statement analyses on a monthly basis (or more frequently, if requested) inclusive of year-end projections. 


• Oversee the accounting and related reconciliations for all revenue items for the team; including trades, corporate partnerships, hockey tickets, and premium seating.
  
  
  • Build relationships with the sales and business strategies departments to understand sales goals and sales initiatives; ensure revenues are recorded in accordance with GAAP.
  
  
  • Reconcile revenue with internal tracking and management systems (for example, CRM and Archtics). 
  
  
  • Become the finance expert and liaison for the department regarding all ticketing inquiries and reconciliations
  
  

• Review hockey game settlement reports and corresponding entries.

• Oversee NHL reporting, including HRR/URO reports.


• Support CFO and management with special projects and workflow process improvements. Serve as primary financial analyst for contracts and new business development.


• Develop, maintain, and improve accounting practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. 


• Monitor and analyze department work to develop procedures/processes to increase efficiency and maximize resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy. 


• Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions. 


• Respond to inquiries from the CFO and other management regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc.

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in accounting required, CPA strongly preferred


• Must have at least seven (7) years of relevant experience


• Prior management experience required, including demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team of accounting professionals


• Public accounting experience preferred


• Must be proficient in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word)


• Familiarity with Intact accounting package preferred


• Strong organizational and time management skills required


• Excellent customer service, organization, and time management skills required


• Ability to work flexible hours required, including nights, weekends and holidays 


• As a condition of employment, qualified applicant will be subject to a background check, including a criminal history check, driving history and character references. 


• Possess a valid driver’s license, possess a suitable driving history and be insurable by our insurance carrier (without conditions).

• Physical activities include sitting, walking and standing for prolonged periods of time, as well as bending, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, lifting, grasping, balancing and handling of materials. 


• Ability to speak and communicate clearly with others. 


• Must be willing to work in cold temperatures.
  
  
  • Lifting requirements – must be able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs. 
  
  
  • High finger dexterity.
  
  
  • Excellent speaking and listening skills, requiring the perception of speech.