Director, Accounting

About the Position Golden State is looking for a Director to lead the accounting team for our professional sports franchises and related business entities. This is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring the integrity of the GAAP financial statements while navigating the unique complexities of sports accounting, including league-mandated reporting. As the primary accounting stakeholder for the sports business, you will drive the monthly close, lead NBA league-mandated reporting, and serve as the subject matter expert for technical guidance.

We need a hands-on leader who can move seamlessly between high-level process improvement and granular technical memos. In this role, you will not only manage the numbers, but also translate financial results into strategic narratives for non-technical business partners, ensuring that the accounting function acts as a true partner to the operations and executive teams. Come share your expertise while joining a growing and exciting sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative, creativity, and dedication.

This is a full-time position based on-site in San Francisco, CA.

Key Responsibilities

Direct all GL activities, ensuring a “no surprises” month-end close; own the accuracy of the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows for the sports entities Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including meticulous account reconciliations and flux analyses to explain variances to prior periods Oversee complex revenue streams unique to sports, including multi-year sponsorship deals, broadcasting rights, and ticket sales, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 Lead the accounting for fixed assets and the leasing portfolio, ensuring rigorous adherence to ASC 842 Direct the preparation of all NBA League Reporting and ensure compliance with league-mandated accounting guidelines and audits Research and author technical accounting memos on complex revenue, customer, and vendor transactions (e.g., media rights, sponsorships, ticketing, concessions, etc.) Serve as the primary point of contact for technical accounting issues, effectively communicating risks and solutions to non-technical business partners and executive leadership Manage the annual external audit process, ensuring all schedules are prepared accurately and delivered on schedule Identify and implement process improvements to streamline the close cycle and enhance internal controls Lead quarterly accounting reviews, providing senior leadership with a clear narrative of financial performance and operational trends Partner with Legal, FP&A, Sales, and Operations to ensure accounting workflows support broader business objectives Mentor, motivate, and manage a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence Clearly define career paths and performance expectations to ensure the team is set-up for long term success Other duties as assigned Required Experience and Skills Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, or equivalent work experience Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred 7+ years of progressive accounting experience; 1-2 years of people management experience Expertise in US GAAP; familiarity with NBA reporting standards is a plus Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Google Suite (particularly in Excel) and ERP systems (e.g., Netsuite, Oracle, or SAP) and reporting tools Ability to translate accounting data into digestible information for non-accounting stakeholders Ability to operate both strategically and tactically; comfortable defining vision and executing in the details Ability to build positive working relationships with clients and peers at all levels within the organization Excellent written and verbal communication, service and resolution skills Ability to balance multiple projects at once in a fast-paced work environment

Compensation

$171,000 - 181,000 + Bonus Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benef