About Atlanta United

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 tickets sales, single-season average, and total home attendance. Owned by Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta United plays its home matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta United is a member of AMB Sports & Entertainment, which also includes the Atlanta Falcons and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information about Atlanta United, including how to purchase season tickets, visit: www.atlutd.com, and follow @ATLUTD.

Position Summary

Atlanta United is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This individual will report to the Director of Finance and assist in all internal and external financial reporting for Atlanta United. Additionally, s/he will assist in the completion of the Company’s annual audits, Major League Soccer reporting and on various special projects. S/he will provide strategic support to the finance team and management. This position is primarily based out of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA and will also occasionally work out of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, GA.

Role and Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules according to the monthly close schedule, including posting and/or review of various journal entries, event settlements, capital expenditures and accruals
Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts in compliance with GAAP
Communicate financial results and projections to management and department heads including actual financial performance against approved budgets
Assist in the creation of annual budget and five-year planning over multiple departments
Lead in the preparation of year end and periodic MLS reporting
Assist in the annual audit process with external auditors
Ownership of the analysis and consolidation of headcount reports
Submit sales tax in compliance with state tax requirements
Complete ad hoc analysis and other projects as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
Solid understanding of GAAP
CPA preferred
3-5 years of years of experience in corporate or public accounting (experience in sports industry a plus)
Great Plains, Concur and Vena experience a plus

Required Skills

Use of good judgment, professionalism, strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative style
Demonstrate high integrity, tact, and a positive attitude
Strong communication, time management and organizational skills
Knowledge of financial reporting and presentation, finance, budgeting, and cost control principles
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
Strong Excel skills and Windows-based finance system knowledge
Proven ability to concurrently perform multiple assignments and manage projects on strict deadlines
Must be able to maintain confidential information