USA Pickleball is accepting applications for a degreed accountant for the position of Controller. In this position, you will play an important role in our company’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy in accounting and compliance with the law. The position is expected to manage and interact effectively with all levels of the organization. This position will report to the Chief Executive Officer. Familiarity with the sport is a plus but not required.
Job duties for this position include but are not limited to:
- Manage staff and all aspects of day-to-day accounting processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reimbursement, fixed assets, bank accounts and cash control, general ledger, and financial reporting.
- Coordinate and direct the preparation of the annual budget in conjunction with Senior Management and department leaders.
- Oversee banking, investments, and credit card processing functions.
- Responsible for accurate and timely completion of annual nonprofit returns (IRS Form 990’s); may use assistance of external resources.
- Responsible for accurate and timely completion of annual Review of Financial Statements (or audit); in coordination with independent CPA firm.
- File timely reporting of taxes and other state requirements.
- Establish and maintain financial processes, systems, and controls to ensure overall integrity with the accounting and reporting functions.
- Provide monthly detailed financials for revenue and expenditure to each department head.
- Generating the company’s monthly financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow in accordance with GAAP for nonprofits.
- Develop and/or maintain written policies and procedures.
- Maintain compliance with Financial Control Policy.
- Review all draft sponsorship contracts for compliance with revenue recognition (GAAP for nonprofits).
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles.
- System proficiency in Business Central or similar robust accounting software, and Microsoft Office.
Required Education and Experience:
- Experience coordinating and leading an annual budget process.
- 8+ years of accounting experience with supervisory experience, CPA desired.
- This position is required to work in our Scottsdale office but has the potential to work a hybrid work from home schedule.
- Should be comfortable working for a small company.
Competitive benefit package and salary will be offered commensurate with experience.
USA Pickleball is the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball in the United States and provides players with official rules, tournaments, rankings and promotional materials. The mission of USA Pickleball is to promote the development and growth of pickleball in the United States and its territories. The association is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation and governed by a board of directors and professional staff who provide the guidance and infrastructure for the continued growth and development of the sport.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
