Director, Accounting

OEG Sports & Entertainment (“OEGSE”) delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates ICE District a 25-acre mixed use development project located in the heart of downtown Edmonton. The project was awarded Engineering News-Record’s 2020 Global Best Project Award in the Retail/Mixed-Use Development category. ICE District is home to a mix of premium office space, high-end residences, a luxury hotel, boutique shops and restaurants, all anchored by Rogers Place, a state-of-the‑art sports and entertainment facility that is home to the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers.

Our vision is to be a global leader in sports & entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well! We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

About the Role:

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Accounting, this position is a key member of the Accounting team, responsible for leading the full cycle accounting process for the Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Oil Kings, Bakersfield Condors and other affiliated OEG entities. The Director, Accounting will ensure the timely and accurate delivery of monthly financial statements and the accuracy of all accounting postings trial balance accounts under IFRS accounting.

Your Focus in this Role:

• Ensure the timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close procedures for OEG’s group of companies are met
• Prepare, review and distribute of monthly financial statement package at the legal entity level for purposes of reporting to senior finance staff and internal stakeholders
• Oversees and maintains day-to-day accounting processes including posting journal entries and preparing general ledger reconciliation
• Perform balance sheet reviews and provide consolidated variance commentary on key accounts
• Improve accounting and reporting processes to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with internal controls
• Review of revenue recognition accounting postings and working papers related to ticketing, retail, TV & Radio, NHL Media, Digital Oilers+ and 50/50 Gaming
• Review of expense postings and working papers related to players compensation, business expenses, hocket expenses and capital and depreciation
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and budget-to-actual variance analysis to ensure accurate and reliable accounting records across the portfolio
• Lead, train, and mentor accounting team members
• Evaluate financial reporting systems and general ledger reporting; design and implement improvements that support operational and financial reporting needs
• Collaborate wit the Finance team for the build-up of consolidated IFRS and operational financial statements
• Collaborate when needed with the Financial Planning & Analysis team to support the annual budget preparation for specific OEG companies and its affiliated entities
• Collaborate when needed with the Finance Treasury team to support cash flow preparation and analysis
• Support where needed the preparation of NHL Hockey Related Revenue (HRR) and Unified Report of Operations (URO) reports
• Assists with annual financial statement audit, including preparation and review of audit working papers

Who You Are:

• You’re a positive person with a customer‑centric focus
• You’re a self‑starter that is excited by autonomy and has a relentless drive to exceed expectations
• You’re open‑minded and don’t mind adjusting on the fly
• You believe in a team‑first mentality and you thrive in a collaborative, egoless environment
• You’re organized, have a keen eye for detail, and incredible time management skills
• You have a talent for building great working relationships at all levels within an organization
• You have excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently, and complete tasks on a timely basis, while ensuring accuracy and completeness
• You are self‑motivated with strong attention to detail

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) Designation is required
• Minimum eight years of progressive accounting experience, including three to five years in a management role
• Experience with IFRS would be considered an asset
• Excellent financial reporting and analytical skills
• Detail focused, strong business acumen and well versed in financial modelling and analysis
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with staff and 3rd party managers
• Experience with computerized accounting software (i.e. Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, Solver, etc.) and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of concepts and underlying details, ability to identify errors, and foresight to strategize and make decisions with consideration to both operational and financial implications

What’s in it for you?

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program
• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
• On‑Site Parking and Transit Allowance
• On‑Site Gym
• Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place - with easy access to the LRT!
• Social Work Culture + Employee Events

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