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 BK Mag , 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 We are seeking a Head of Accounting to serve as the organization's senior accounting leader. As a key member of the Finance leadership team, this role partners regularly with the CEO, CFO, and business leaders across the organization to provide strategic financial guidance, strengthen internal controls, and ensure the integrity of the company's financial operations. This position reports directly to the SVP of Finance.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Serve as trusted advisor to executive leadership on accounting, compliance, and financial reporting matters. Drive automation, system enhancements, and process improvements to improve efficiency and scalability. Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization.

Lead accounting operations across a portfolio of sports, entertainment, hospitality, media, and emerging business ventures. Present financial results, accounting matters, and key business insights to executive leadership. Support new business initiatives, acquisitions, and growth opportunities by providing accounting and financial reporting guidance.

Financial Reporting & Analysis – Closing Books: Lead and optimize the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple business entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. Establish scalable processes, controls, and reporting frameworks to support organizational growth. Team Leadership & Department Management: Supervise, hire, and mentor accounting and finance staff.

Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development for accounting team members while fostering a high-performance culture. Establish clear goals, accountability measures, and succession planning initiatives.

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