Controller

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Play a critical leadership role in driving financial health and operational success for assigned entities. This individual is responsible for owning the full P&L and business planning process, providing strategic financial guidance, and overseeing core accounting and reporting functions. The role requires a strong cross-functional collaborator who can effectively manage the close process, cash flow, payroll, debt, audits, and league reporting, while mentoring junior team members and contributing to overall business growth.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the full P&L and business planning process for assigned entities.
• Lead annual budgeting and reforecasting cycles; ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and internal management reports.
• Build financial models and cash flow/working capital projections to ensure fiscal responsibility and stability.
• Partner proactively with department heads to drive profitability and support decision-making.
• Oversee timely and accurate month-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Lead the FloQast close process and ensure all reconciliations and reporting are complete and clearly communicated.
• Oversee accounting and reporting of all revenues and expenses related to assigned entities.
• Forecast revenue sharing, with a deep understanding of how financial performance affects league-related financial obligations.
• Ensure compliance with league (e.g., NBA) reporting requirements and manage all necessary documentation and submissions.
• Record payroll journal entries and manage confidential payroll processes, including cost center allocations and player/team contracts.
• Manage debt and ensure covenant compliance; prepare required supporting documentation.
• Serve as the lead for all internal and external audits, providing deliverables and updates to senior leadership.
• Mentor junior team members and interns; manage team performance and professional development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various business units to streamline operations and enhance value.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and team capabilities.
• Expected to work in-office approximately 4 days per week.
• Must possess or develop strong working knowledge of league and industry financial practices.
• Prepare and review journal entries and accompanying account reconciliations.
• Be a good teammate, contribute positively to a winning culture, and be respectful.
• Demonstrate world-class customer service to both internal and external customers .
• Protect the reputation of the company.
• Exemplify the Utah Jazz mission and values: transparent, all in, community obsessed, one team, and scrappy.
• Accept other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• Great communication skills.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Prefer 5+ years experience in progressive roles in industry or public accounting. 
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background and drug screening.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally.
• This person must be able to observe, inspect, estimate, and assess.
• This person must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• This person must be able to lift 20 lbs.

The Utah Jazz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and the Utah Jazz reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.