Accountant

As the Accountant supporting Global Partnerships, you will be a key Finance partner to one of MLSE’s dynamic, revenue-generating business groups. You will combine strong accounting fundamentals with commercial curiosity to support the financial management of MLSE’s partnership portfolio, helping ensure partnership activity is recorded accurately, reported effectively, and understood by business leaders. Working closely with Global Partnerships, Finance, FP&A, and other cross-functional teams, you will develop a strong understanding of partnership agreements and business drivers and help translate complex commercial arrangements into accurate accounting and meaningful financial reporting. 

Building on the core responsibilities of the Accountant role, including month-end journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, monthly reporting, and financial analysis, this role elevates the focus on business partnership, contract economics, revenue and expense recognition, and actionable financial insight.  

Please note that due to changing priorities for the business, learning opportunities or volume, the client group supported may switch, however the key responsibilities will remain the same.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Own key accounting activities for Global Partnerships, including month-end journal entries, accruals, revenue and expense recognition, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. 

• Develop a strong understanding of partnership agreements and commercial terms, ensuring financial activity is recorded accurately, completely, and in accordance with applicable accounting policies and contractual arrangements. 

• Analyze monthly financial results and partnership activity, identifying trends, variances, risks, opportunities, and unusual items requiring further investigation. 

• Prepare and enhance monthly reporting for Global Partnerships, providing clear, concise commentary that connects financial results to underlying business activity and commercial drivers. 

• Serve as a trusted day-to-day Finance partner to Global Partnerships, proactively supporting financial questions, providing guidance, and helping stakeholders understand the financial implications of business decisions. 

• Partner with FP&A on budgeting and forecasting, providing accounting expertise, historical insights, and an understanding of partnership economics to support accurate financial outlooks and planning. 

• Support the financial lifecycle of partnership agreements, collaborating with stakeholders to understand contract structures, amendments, renewals, activations, and other changes that may impact accounting or financial reporting. 

• Maintain strong balance sheet governance, completing reconciliations and analysis while proactively identifying and resolving outstanding or aged items. 

• Strengthen financial controls and processes by identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and transparency across Global Partnerships accounting and reporting. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, FP&A, Global Partnerships, Legal, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and other teams to resolve issues and ensure appropriate financial treatment of business activity. 

• Support year-end audit requirements, including preparation of supporting documentation and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Leverage Excel, Oracle Cloud ERP, and other financial tools to improve reporting, analysis, and process efficiency. 

• Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives, bringing a Finance perspective to evolving business needs and opportunities. 

• Other duties assigned to support the needs of the department 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline. 

• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, with demonstrated experience managing month-end activities, reconciliations, and financial analysis. 

• Enrolled in or completed a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA). 

• Strong knowledge and practical application of accounting principles, with the ability to interpret financial and contractual information. 

• Demonstrated ability to move beyond transaction processing to understand business drivers, identify issues, and provide meaningful financial insight. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders. 

• Strong relationship-building skills and confidence working directly with business partners and cross-functional teams. 

• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with enterprise accounting and operating systems such as Oracle Cloud ERP is an asset. 

• Understanding of intercompany accounting and complex organizational structures. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of accuracy. 

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team. 

• Experience with contract accounting, sponsorship, partnerships, media, sports, or entertainment is considered an asset. 

Please apply by: Thursday, September 10 at 11:59 pm.