Senior Accountant

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment creates bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality, The Brooklyn Way. As the parent company of marquee properties including the Brooklyn Nets, NY Liberty and Barclays Center, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment operates at the intersection of live entertainment, premium hospitality, and community engagement. 

As it expands its existing portfolio, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment now includes a media portfolio including Type.Set.Brooklyn and BK Mag, as well as Brooklyn Wine Club, and a hospitality business developing several location-based entertainment properties.  

Whether on the court, on stage, or in the workplace, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is driven by a pursuit of excellence—constantly evolving, innovating, and pushing boundaries to elevate its business and expand its fan base. The company is deeply committed to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion, both internally and across its communities, ensuring that every interaction reflects its values of growth mindset, integrity, accountability and care. 

We are guided by our core values:

• Integrity: Be intellectually honest at all times. Demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Care: Care for everything and everyone around us. Practice empathy, respect, and inclusion to promote an environment of excellence and success.
• Growth Mindset: Develop ourselves and those around us. Experiment, learn, and improve from everything we do.
• Accountability: Deliver on our word, take responsibility for our actions, and work in the interest of our team.

SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing and booking various journal entries related to month-end close for the Brooklyn Nets and Long Island Nets, as well as performing other general accounting duties as assigned.

This position reports to the Senior Manager of Accounting.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Review and approve vendor bills and ensure that coding is accurate for general ledger reporting.
• Perform bank reconciliations and other balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure a timely and accurate month-end and year-end close.
• Provide information for fiscal year audit and any interim audits as required.
• Prepare schedules for NBA reporting related to Basketball Related Income (for purposes of salary cap) and Combined Financial Statements (for purposes of revenue share). Participate in audit of these reports performed by the NBA and the NBPA.
• Support CFO and Senior Vice President of Finance with special projects as needed.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Analyze and record all monthly activity related to assigned accounts; prepare other journal entries as needed.
• Participate in monthly results meetings with Finance leaders and assigned department heads.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required; active CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience working in Finance or Accounting department.
• Prior experience in managing or training junior staff members preferred.
• Background in sports and/or entertainment preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint; highly skilled in dealing with financial and numerical data.
• Prior experience with NetSuite Financial System a plus.

WHO YOU ARE

• Able to understand and explain accounting principles, as well as understand financial statements and be able to explain financial statements to non-Finance colleagues.
• Keen attention to detail, strong conflict resolution, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Flexible and reliable standout colleague, always acting in the best interest of their department and the company as a whole.
• Ability to create and maintain productive, positive relationships through strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to manage one’s own time and prioritize tasks when given clearly defined goals and objectives.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works primarily in an office environment. May be expected to contribute additional hours to complete timely responsibilities, such as year-end close.

Infrequent Traveler (<5% travel); trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay for one or more nights. May be required to travel between Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment worksites located within Brooklyn, NY.

SALARY RANGE

$66,500 - $90,000 base salary

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion/creed, gender, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage, immigration, or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, height and weight, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws.