Who We Are:

160over90 is a full-service cultural marketing agency. An integrated part of the Endeavor network, which includes entertainment agency WME and sports, fashion and events leader IMG, 160over90’s cultural insight, access and influence helps brands stay connected to what their consumers care about most. With offices in seven countries around the world, 160over90’s expertise spans experiential, creative, public relations, digital, social, impact, influence, higher education and more.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.

Category: Finance

Accounting Manager, 160 over 90 / Experiential Finance Business Partners (St. Louis, MO)

Job Description

160 over 90

160over90 is a full-service cultural marketing agency. An integrated part of the Endeavor network, which includes entertainment agency WME and sports, fashion and events leader IMG, 160over90’s cultural insight, access and influence helps brands stay connected to what their consumers care about most. With offices in seven countries around the world, 160over90’s expertise spans experiential, creative, public relations, digital, social, impact, influence, higher education and more. 

Overall Responsibility

The role of the Accounting Manager is to supervise, monitor and evaluate the overall accounting activities related to the production of accurate US GAAP financial statements for 160over90 business US entities.  The Manager will perform varied accounting and analysis activities of a complex nature. The Manager will provide leadership to their accounting team members and business partners as well as help set a tone of strong internal controls, timeliness, and accuracy in financial reporting within 160over90. The individual will identify value-added opportunities; including identifying opportunities that promote standardization, efficiency and making recommendations for overall team performance improvement, in order to better serve the businesses and senior management. The individual should demonstrate empathy, flexibility and agility in adapting to changing circumstances and priorities, as required.

Key areas of responsibility

• Manage and oversee the operations of the general ledger related to 160over90 profit centers domestically including all transactional activity, tax, and month-end reporting
• Responsible for revenue recognition/ reviewing sales information for accuracy and completeness against contracts, as well as performing correct revenue recognition procedures including monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews and reconciliations
• Manage the weekly cash forecast process and weekly disbursement requests, overseeing all receivables and payables
• Monitor and oversee the preparation of monthly and quarterly account reconciliations, reporting packs, and other various reporting requirements for domestic 160over90 legal entities, conducting regular reviews and audits to ensure accuracy
• Monitor and oversee cash management in partnership with the Corporate Treasury Department. 
• Perform and oversee quarterly reporting responsibilities, including but not limited to quarterly analytics, On-going Risk Assessment (ORA), Pre-Quarterly close calls, etc.
• Support internal and external audit of financial processes and statements
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly schedules to the bank to support the line of credit reporting
• Working with outsourcing partner (WNS) to ensure timely and accurate processing for O2C, P2P and R2R
• Monthly and ad hoc reporting around SG&A spending, collections, etc.
• Responsible for the overall work product of all direct reports while also providing timely feedback on their performances in addition to career mentorship
• Special projects as assigned (e.g., assisting with the implementation of the Company’s global ERP system [SAP], integration of newly acquired businesses, ad hoc analysis, other financial system upgrades, etc.)
• Other ad-hoc corporate responsibilities (i.e., Indirect taxes)

Qualifications

• Five-10 year(s) of progressive experience in management & accounting
• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting required; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or MBA preferred
• Strong analytical skills, technical or operational accounting background and research skills (US GAAP)
• Knowledge of ASC 606 the revenue recognition standard for contracts of goods and/or services
• Knowledge of SOX 404 Act and the ability to design and maintain related internal controls
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills and the ability to proactively work in teams with a high attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and balance work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment with high level of responsibility and ownership
• Proficient in SAP, BPC, Microsoft Excel, Financial Statements and reports

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.