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A bit about us
Do you want to join one of the world's fastest growing sports technology companies?
Genius Sports is at the epicentre of the global network connecting sports, brands and fans through official live data. Our mission is simple. We champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties.
We're looking for enthusiastic and ambitious people to join our talented team.
If you see yourself becoming part of a global family building the future of sports entertainment together, then come and grow with us.
We put trust in our people to deliver the difference for our clients around the world. It's why many of the world's largest leagues & federations such as the NFL, English Premier League, FIBA and NCAA choose to work with Genius Sports.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced individual for the role of Finance Manager (Second Spectrum). This role is key to ensuring timely and accurate delivery of reporting requirements, strengthening the capability of the Second Spectrum team and forging a finance function that drives the business to success.
The role is expected to be primarily remote. The role requires a high level of interaction with Group and other finance teams, non-finance teams and with third parties as necessary.
Job Description
- Reports directly to Regional Financial Controller – Americas & Second Spectrum
- Support and development of the Second Spectrum accounting team, including 2 direct reports
- Development of Workday Financials / reduction in reliance on Excel
- Improvements in Finance Processes
- Support in the creation and improvement of SOX controls to ensure SOX compliance
- Support the submission and presentation of monthly Regional results including P&L, Balance Sheet and supporting information
- Responsible for cost reporting and relevant analysis
- Ensuring all accounting is in line with required GAAP and Group policy
- Supporting SEC reporting team in US GAAP reporting
- Supporting RFC in completion of local Audits
- Review and improvement of Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Other Ad hoc work as initiated or required
Requirements
- Setting the standard for excellence
- Outstanding team development and leadership qualities
- Commitment to collaboration and communication
- Desire to learn and utilise Workday Financials to the full
- Building strong working relationships outside and inside of Finance
- Reporting standardisation
- A Continuous improvement ethos
- Decision making based on business outcomes
- Turning management information into a competitive advantage
- Detailed, organised and flexible
- Resilience and a drive for results
- Excellent technical accounting skills
- A professional accounting qualification
What's in it for you?
As well as a competitive salary and annual leave allowance, our benefits include health insurance, skills training and much more, depending on the location. We also offer a host of softer benefits, including many social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday parties, monthly team building events, sports tournaments, charity days and wellbeing activities.
How we work
We have adapted a forward-thinking 'Ways of Working' framework, which sets out (amongst other things) the opportunities for Geniuses to work flexibly, remotely and on working holidays. It affects different teams and locations differently, so please ask for further information in how it would work with this role.
Our employees are empowered to stretch the boundaries of what's achievable, always reaching further and pushing the edges to see what gives. We collaborate, we innovate, and we celebrate. We will continue to grow as an organisation and continue to invest in our highly talented and diverse team of Geniuses.
Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, different abilities or disability, gender re-assignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other applicable status). Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.
