Director, Accounting – Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting and Compliance

Director, Accounting – Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting and Compliance

New York, New York, United States

This Director role reports to the Global Controller and oversees all external financial reporting, ensuring accuracy of financial records and compliance with relevant regulations and company policies. The role provides accounting guidance for complex business transactions, maintains internal control policies, and supports financial reporting, audits, and local compliance.

• Overall responsibility for all external financial reporting and audit cycles.
• Prepare financial reports and lead coordination of third‑party audit requests.
• Drive strategic initiatives that deliver business results.
• Establish a system of monitoring and reporting on internal controls, including responses to internal audit cycles.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and internal control frameworks.
• Maintain accountability for technical accounting, internal control monitoring, and territory compliance, as well as local reporting and statutory audits.
• Assist in financial decision‑making by providing accounting advice for complex business‑related transactions.
• Collaborate with the team to establish accounting memos supporting US and International accounting conclusions and coordinate with external auditors to ensure conclusions are appropriate.
• Provide oversight to financial reporting and technical accounting staff.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including established credibility as a trusted advisor to business partners and senior leadership on complex technical matters.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, or active CPA candidacy, preferred.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to partner across departments and functions.
• Oracle Cloud ERP or similar experience a plus.

Employees are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week in the office. This role will require additional hours as needed (late nights, weekends).

$150,000 - $190,000 USD

The NFL provides a comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and additional perks. Employees are required to work in‑person at the New York office; remote and hybrid options are not offered.

No relocation assistance will be provided.

The NFL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, color, religion, age, gender or any other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to these characteristics.