Accounting Manager
Sprocket Sports is a rapidly growing technology company based in Chicago that is quickly emerging as a national leader in the youth sports marketplace. Our software and services help clubs streamline operations, reduce expenses, and accelerate growth, freeing them from the business of running a club so they can focus on what really matters: kids playing sports!
At Sprocket, we seek a dynamic Accounting Manager who blends financial expertise with startup adaptability. You'll manage core accounting tasks while building scalable systems for our future growth. As we expand, you'll play a key role in developing our accounting and finance team. If you're ready to balance essential duties with the excitement of shaping a growing department, we want to hear from you!
Reporting to the CFO, the Accounting Manager will be a key part of Sprocket’s Finance organization and will help to build and scale the accounting function as Sprocket continues to grow. The Accounting Manager will take ownership of the day-to-day accounting operations, including G/L management, journal entries, revenue, treasury, billing, monthly close, account reconciliations, financial statements, compliance and other reporting, and ad hoc projects as needed.
What we Offer:
- Opportunity to build and shape the accounting function of a high-growth startup
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Comprehensive health & dental insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Collaborative and innovative work environments
- 2024 Great Place To Work® Certified™
What You'll Be Doing:
- Oversee and execute accounting processes, including month-end close, completing monthly reconciliations, & journal entries.
- Complete internal financial reporting, including monthly financial statements, cash reporting, revenue
- Heavy assistance alongside the CFO with monthly and annual budgeting/forecasting
- Track department budgets and communicate regularly with other department management to discuss results and risks/opportunities to the budget
- Accountable for monthly sales commissions calculations
- Complete monthly billing to customers & sending of agreements
- Assist with annual audits, tax preparation, and other compliance reporting
- Own sales tax tracking and reporting process for multiple states
- Assist with equity accounting investor reporting
- Optimize accounting software and systems used to automate accounting and reporting processes
- Assist with due diligence reporting in the event of a funding event
- Proactively identify issues and opportunities for improvement within the close process and implement process enhancements.
- Ad hoc projects & analysis
- Build out scalable processes & systems as we grow
What Success Looks Like:
- Accurate and timely financial statements are provided
- Sprocket stakeholders and leaders are provided visibility
- Scalable financial systems and processes are implemented and optimized
- Key financial metrics and KPIs are tracked and reported consistently
- Compliance with accounting standards and regulations is maintained
What We're Looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting or finance
- 7+ years of progressive experience;
- SAAS, public accounting, and payment processing platforms experience a plus
- CPA preferred
- Experience with QuickBooks & additional ERP’s such as NetSuite
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience reconciling high-volume transactional data
- Strong prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience implementing ERP systems a plus
- Self-starter who can creatively solve problems
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to teach and train others
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@sprocketsports.com.