Vice President of Finance and Accounting

Job Description

The Vice President - Finance and Accounting will oversee all major functions of the Accounting and Finance Department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, reporting, tax, sales tax and revenue recognition. The Vice President will implement and improve internal controls through flowchart and process reviews of the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club. The Vice President will oversee the books and records of the Club’s non-profit arm (Brewers Community Foundation Inc.), and the Club’s other outside investments.

Core duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

Strategy and Analysis:

• Partner with senior management to research and analyze the financial implications (e.g. ROI, valuation, etc.) of all potential business opportunities
• Coordinate with senior management on the long-range strategic planning initiative for the team, assess the financial requirements implicit in those plans, evaluate the potential ROI and develop alternative ways to satisfy those financial requirements
• Spearhead, investigate and prepare projection models to help the team identify opportunities to improve financial performance
• Lead and direct accounting operation to generate maximum efficiency and productivity by identifying and utilizing meaningful metrics, establishing clear goals and directing continuous review of policies and procedures
• Maintain historical financials and analysis for key financial indicators, trends and benchmarks
• Perform ad hoc analysis, as necessary

Procedure, Systems and Reporting:

• Manage the annual budget process, projections, and cash flow analysis for all entities
• Manage League and Team Debt Facilities, ensuring compliance with all covenants and MLB requirements
• Manage the annual audits for Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club LP and Brewers Community Foundation Inc.
• Ensure compliance with MLB league reporting requirements and oversee the annual Revenue Sharing Audit
• Manage the annual income tax preparation process for Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club LP and Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Inc.---working with local firm and MLB tax advisors to ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Local tax laws.
• Ensure compliance with Dominican Republic tax law, oversee the annual tax filing process and payroll compliance, and file the annual International Compliance Disclosure Survey with MLB
• Manage the annual Form 990 submission for Brewers Community Foundation Inc.
• Oversee the treasury management function of each entity, administer all bank accounts, set up new users, and approve wire transfers
• Lead person on financial settlements for all non-baseball events held at American Family Field.
• Inventory management for general purchases made by the entities as well as inventory relating to the retail operations at American Family Field
• Perform ad hoc audit oversight (IRS, sales and use tax, etc.)

The ideal candidate will have Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, in Business/Finance/Accounting or substantially equivalent experience; CPA preferred. Additionally, 8-10+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, accounting, and financial management, along with the ability to lead strategic financial planning, financial reporting, treasury management, compliance activities, and organizational decision-making. Candidates with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights, build high-performing teams, and effectively partner with executive leadership across the organization are preferred.

Our Pitch

You come here to make a difference. We are a purpose-led organization, focused on building an inclusive and engaging culture that fosters excellence, collaboration and ingenuity. We strive to be a model employer and cultivator of talent, empowering our teams to drive innovation through the inclusion of diverse thoughts, ideas and perspectives. We operate at the highest standard of excellence, investing in the development of our staff across all levels and embracing differences through a culture of respect and understanding.

Perks

We are proud to offer a highly competitive perks and benefits package including:

• Exceptional health and dental rates, and fully covered vision package
• 401(K) match and an additional annual contribution from the Club
• Unlimited vacation time
• Paid parental leave
• Collaborative recognition program and incentives
• Leadership development programming
• Online educational platform for personal and professional development
• Business Resource Groups
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Inclusive training and leadership development opportunities aligned with Club values
• Brewers Home Game tickets, promotional giveaways and other discounts!

For more information about our Crew, other benefits and insight into our Club culture please visit our Careers Page.