Accounting Manager - CAA & CAA Sports

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities.
Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

The Role
CAA is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager with a combination of technical and operational accounting skills to expand CAA’s Finance and Accounting team and participate in our dynamic growth.  Based in Los Angeles, CA this position supports CAA & CAA Sports and will be focused on the day-to-day operations and tactical accounting responsibilities with an emphasis on timely completion to assist company executives with financial decision-making.  
 

Responsibilities  

• Provide oversight of the general ledger and monthly close process, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures for both domestic and international entities.  

• Support invoicing and collections activities, including review and approval of invoices for clients and reconciliation of consulting fee schedule 

• Manage all domestic and foreign bank accounts, including monitoring of cash balances, intercompany funding, electronic payment processing, and monthly reconciliation of bank account balances to general ledger balances. 

• Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation in accordance with GAAP.  

• Complete and review account reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.  

• Maintain financial schedules and ledgers in compliance with company policies and procedures.  

• Complete data analysis of company’s balance sheet and income statement.  

• Support the completion of financial statement audits.  

• Assist in the development and improvement of accounting processes, as well as compliance with new accounting standards.  

• Assist with the implementation of financial controls and processes.  

• Complete special projects and ad-hoc requests, as necessary.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field.  

• 6 or more years accounting experience.  

• Public accounting experience a plus.  

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.  

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.  

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, complex projects and meet deadlines.  

• Experience managing processes and projects that involve collaborating with teams across the organization.  

• Previous experience utilizing financial management software packages: SAP preferred, but not required.  

• Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.