League Accounting Manager

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.  Built around five professional sports leagues:  the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2023-24 season featured a record 125 international players from 40 countries and territories.  NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.  The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms.  NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness. 
 

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the League Accounting Senior Manager, the Manager will be responsible for the analytical review, reconciliation, and maintenance of the general ledger accounts of the G League, NBA Foundation, and the Social Justice Coalition. This role is responsible for managing the month-end close and audit reports for Affiliate Leagues. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the month end close process for the G League, NBA Foundation, and Social Justice Coalition including performance of accurate and timely account reconciliations
• Responsible for the review of the League Accounting P&Ls 
• Assist in completion of audit work papers to finalize interim and annual financial audit of NBA Joint Venture, NBA Foundation, and National Basketball Social Justice Coalition, and the preparation of year-end audit reports
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects from business partners to support decision making as needed
• Research significant and/or unusual activity, and propose correcting journal entries to management ensuring compliance with GAAP and NBA regulations
• Responsible for the preparation of accurate legal team transaction billings to the 30 NBA teams 
  • Proactively identify and recommend solutions to legal leadership regarding confidential team matters. 

Required Education/Professional Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Necessary credits to be eligible to sit for Uniform CPA Exam required
• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in public or private accounting functions
• Previous Big 4 experience preferred

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes:

• Ability to prepare, review, and analyze financial statements 
• Industry specific accounting knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) 
• Including Not-for-profit accounting related to NBA Foundation & Social Justice Coalition 
• Remaining current with FASB and relevant accounting pronouncements
• Experience in financial auditing within public accounting
• High proficiency using accounting software (Blackline) and ERP systems (SAP)
• Flexible to work extended hours during peak seasons
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for reporting and presenting financial information

Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000 

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About the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.  Built around five professional sports leagues:  the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 215 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2021-22 season featured a record 121 international players from 40 countries.  NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.  The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with 2.1 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms.  Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.