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NCAA Olympic Sports League – Finance Role

About Us

We are launching a revolutionary professional and youth sports league with $2.5 billion in committed equity capital. Our mission is to transform Olympic sports in America by creating a sustainable ecosystem that spans professional competition, comprehensive youth development, and world-class infrastructure.

 

Our Financial Scale:

 

  • Year 1 Revenue: $3B+ across multiple revenue streams
  • Year 1 Operations: 50 schools, 600 professional teams, 500K+ athletes
  • Capital Deployed: $7B+ in equity and debt financing
  • Assets Under Management: $5B+ including campuses, fleet, and operations
  • Growth Trajectory: Scaling to 300 schools and $13B+ revenue by Year 6

 

We need an exceptional Controller to build our financial foundation and ensure operational excellence as we scale.

Position Overview

The Controller will be the chief accounting officer responsible for all financial operations, reporting, and controls. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will build the accounting and financial operations infrastructure from the ground up to support rapid growth and complex operations.

 

This is not a typical controller role. You will:

 

  • Establish financial systems and controls for a multi-billion dollar enterprise from inception
  • Manage accounting for 7+ distinct revenue streams and complex operations
  • Oversee financial operations across 50 locations in Year 1 (300 at scale)
  • Support $2.5B equity and $4.5B debt financing requirements
  • Build and lead accounting and finance operations teams
  • Partner with CFO on board reporting, investor relations, and financial strategy

 

This role combines the intellectual challenge of building financial infrastructure with the operational rigor of managing complex, high-volume accounting operations at scale.

 

Location: Charleston, SC (Relocation assistance available)
Compensation: $400K total (Base: $250K + Bonus: $75K + Equity/LTI: $75K)
Start Date: Q2 2026

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (GAAP basis)
  • Ensure timely and accurate close processes (target: 5-day monthly close)
  • Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury operations
  • Manage revenue recognition across 7+ revenue streams with varying recognition patterns
  • Account for complex transactions including debt financing, equity raises, and campus development
  • Prepare consolidated financial statements across multiple legal entities
  • Coordinate annual audit with external auditors (Big 4 preferred)
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, FASB, and other accounting standards

Financial Systems & Infrastructure

  • Select and implement enterprise ERP system (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
  • Build chart of accounts, cost centers, and financial reporting structure
  • Establish intercompany accounting and consolidation processes
  • Implement billing and collections systems for youth player fees (500K+ customers)
  • Design expense management and procurement systems
  • Build financial data warehouse and reporting infrastructure
  • Create dashboards and KPI reporting for executive team and board
  • Ensure system scalability from 50 to 300 schools

Internal Controls & Compliance

  • Design and implement system of internal controls (SOX-ready framework)
  • Establish accounting policies and procedures manual
  • Implement segregation of duties and control frameworks
  • Conduct internal control testing and remediation
  • Manage external audit coordination and audit committee support
  • Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley readiness for potential future public offering
  • Oversee regulatory compliance (multi-state operations)
  • Maintain debt covenant compliance monitoring and reporting

Treasury & Cash Management

  • Manage daily cash operations and cash flow forecasting
  • Oversee banking relationships and treasury operations
  • Monitor cash positions across multiple entities and bank accounts
  • Coordinate debt service payments and covenant compliance
  • Manage foreign exchange exposure (if applicable)
  • Optimize working capital and cash conversion cycle
  • Support capital raises and financing activities

Financial Planning & Analysis Support

  • Partner with FP&A team on budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Provide actual vs. budget variance analysis
  • Support financial modeling for campus development and expansion
  • Prepare board reporting packages and investor materials
  • Analyze unit economics by school, sport, and revenue stream
  • Conduct ad hoc financial analysis for strategic decisions

Revenue Operations & Billing

  • Oversee billing operations for youth player fees (500K+ annual transactions)
  • Manage payment processing and merchant account relationships
  • Ensure accurate revenue tracking across broadcast, sponsorship, participation, campus, and other streams
  • Implement revenue accounting for complex arrangements (e.g., multi-year media deals)
  • Coordinate with revenue teams on contract terms and revenue recognition
  • Manage deferred revenue and prepayment accounting

Multi-Location Accounting

  • Establish accounting processes for 50+ school locations
  • Design cost allocation methodologies for shared services
  • Implement local vs. central accounting responsibilities
  • Manage campus-level financial reporting and consolidation
  • Ensure consistency of accounting practices across locations
  • Build scalable processes for 6x location growth

Tax Compliance & Planning

  • Coordinate with external tax advisors on tax compliance and planning
  • Manage federal, state, and local tax filings
  • Oversee sales tax compliance across multi-state operations
  • Support tax structure for campus development and financing
  • Ensure proper tax accounting and provision calculations
  • Manage transfer pricing for intercompany transactions (if applicable)

Team Building & Leadership

  • Build and lead accounting and finance operations team (targeting 10-15 by Year 2)
  • Recruit senior accountants, staff accountants, AP/AR staff, and financial analysts
  • Develop training programs and standard operating procedures
  • Foster culture of accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement
  • Manage performance, development, and retention of team members
  • Partner with HR on compensation, benefits, and organizational design

Required Qualifications

Essential Credentials & Experience

  • CPA required (active and in good standing)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility
  • 5+ years in controller or senior accounting leadership role
  • Big 4 public accounting experience (3+ years minimum)
  • Experience in high-growth companies (startup, scale-up, or rapid expansion environments)

Technical Expertise (Must Have)

  • GAAP Accounting: Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, particularly revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), and debt accounting
  • Financial Systems: Hands-on experience implementing and managing ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday Financials, or similar)
  • Internal Controls: Strong understanding of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks
  • Complex Accounting: Experience with complex transactions, multi-entity consolidations, and technical accounting research
  • Multi-Location Operations: Background managing accounting for businesses with 20+ locations
  • High-Volume Transactions: Experience with businesses processing 100K+ transactions monthly

Industry Experience (Strongly Preferred)

  • Sports, entertainment, or media companies with complex revenue recognition
  • Subscription/membership businesses with recurring revenue models
  • Real estate or hospitality operations (hotels, facilities, property management)
  • Multi-site retail or service operations
  • Venture-backed or PE-backed growth companies ($100M+ revenue)

Core Competencies

  • Technical Excellence: Mastery of accounting principles and ability to handle complex transactions
  • Systems Thinking: Ability to design scalable processes and implement technology solutions
  • Attention to Detail: Commitment to accuracy and precision in financial reporting
  • Leadership: Proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams
  • Communication: Clear communicator who can explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences
  • Business Partnership: Collaborative approach with operations, revenue, and other teams
  • Problem Solving: Analytical mindset with ability to resolve complex accounting issues
  • Project Management: Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA or Master’s in Accounting from accredited program
  • Big 4 public accounting experience (Manager or Senior Manager level)
  • IPO experience or public company accounting background
  • International accounting experience (IFRS, multi-currency, foreign operations)
  • SEC reporting experience (10-K, 10-Q, S-1, etc.)
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
  • BI tools experience (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc.)
  • Experience with multiple ERPs and accounting systems
  • Six Sigma, Lean, or process improvement certifications

Key Deliverables (First 12 Months)

Months 1-3 (Foundation)

  • Complete comprehensive assessment of accounting and finance operations needs
  • Select and begin implementation of ERP system
  • Design chart of accounts and entity structure
  • Establish accounting policies and procedures
  • Hire initial accounting team (3-5 key hires)
  • Set up banking and treasury operations
  • Implement AP/AR processes

Months 4-6 (Systems & Controls)

  • Complete ERP system implementation and go-live
  • Establish monthly close process (target: 5-7 business days)
  • Implement internal controls framework
  • Produce first comprehensive monthly financial statements
  • Set up board reporting templates
  • Establish debt covenant reporting processes
  • Expand team to 8-10 members

Months 7-9 (Scaling)

  • Achieve first “clean” monthly close under 5 days
  • Implement campus-level accounting and consolidation
  • Launch automated billing system for player fees
  • Complete first quarterly board financial package
  • Establish FP&A partnership and variance reporting
  • Conduct internal control testing
  • Prepare for first external audit

Months 10-12 (Maturity)

  • Support first annual external audit
  • Achieve consistent 3-5 day monthly close
  • Produce comprehensive financial statements with footnotes
  • Implement advanced reporting and dashboards
  • Document all processes and procedures
  • Prepare for Year 2 scaling (50 to 100 schools)
  • Present Year 2 accounting plan to CFO and CEO

Success Metrics

Operational Excellence

  • Close Timeline: Achieve 5-day monthly close by Month 6
  • Accuracy: Zero material restatements or audit adjustments
  • Controls: Implement SOX-ready control framework with clean testing results
  • Systems: Successfully implement ERP on time and on budget
  • Compliance: 100% on-time filing of all tax returns and regulatory reports
  • Audit: Receive unqualified audit opinion with zero management letter comments

Team & Organization

  • Team Building: Build team of 10-15 by end of Year 2
  • Retention: Maintain 90%+ retention of key team members
  • Development: Establish training programs and career development paths
  • Satisfaction: Achieve 85%+ employee satisfaction on team surveys

Business Partnership

  • Stakeholder Satisfaction: 90%+ satisfaction from CFO, CEO, and business partners
  • Responsiveness: Respond to ad hoc requests within 24-48 hours
  • Insights: Proactively identify and communicate financial insights and risks
  • Board Confidence: Earn trust and confidence of board and investors

What We Offer

Compensation & Equity

  • Base Salary: $250,000
  • Annual Bonus: Up to $75,000 (30% of base)
    • Based on achievement of operational metrics, accuracy, and timeliness
    • Discretionary component for exceptional performance
  • Long-Term Incentives: $75,000 Year 1 value
    • Equity grants that vest over 4 years
    • Participation in company value creation

 

Total Year 1 Compensation: $400,000

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% premium covered)
  • 401(k) with 6% company match
  • Unlimited PTO policy (with minimum 3 weeks encouraged)
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)
  • Professional development budget (CLE, conferences, certifications)
  • CPA license fees and professional memberships covered
  • Home office setup allowance
  • Flexible work arrangements (hybrid schedule available)

Career Growth & Development

  • Clear path to VP Finance or SVP roles as company scales
  • Exposure to board and investors through reporting and presentations
  • Diverse experience across accounting, systems, controls, and operations
  • Rapid professional growth in high-stakes, high-visibility environment
  • Build your legacy by establishing financial foundation of major sports enterprise

Unique Opportunity

  • Ground-floor opportunity to build accounting function from scratch
  • Well-capitalized startup ($2.5B equity secured)
  • Meaningful equity ownership with significant upside potential
  • Complex, challenging work across diverse accounting areas
  • Work with best-in-class team including Big 4 trained CFO
  • National platform transforming Olympic sports
  • Make an impact on 3M+ athletes and families at scale

Our Culture & Values

We are building a performance-driven culture rooted in:

 

  • Excellence: We set the highest standards and deliver exceptional results
  • Integrity: We operate with transparency, accuracy, and accountability
  • Collaboration: We win as a team and support each other’s success
  • Innovation: We embrace new technologies and better ways of working
  • Growth Mindset: We continuously learn, improve, and develop

 

As Controller, you will model these values and set the tone for our finance organization.

Work Environment

Location: Company headquarters in Charleston, SC

Work Schedule:

  • Full-time, exempt position
  • Core hours: 9am-5pm with flexibility
  • Hybrid schedule available after onboarding (3 days in office, 2 remote)
  • Month-end close periods require full team presence
  • Occasional evening/weekend work during close periods or special projects

Travel: Minimal (5-10% for campus visits, team meetings, conferences)

Application Process

To Apply: Please submit the following:

  1. Current resume/CV highlighting relevant experience
  2. Cover letter addressing:
    • Why you’re interested in this opportunity
    • Your experience building financial infrastructure from scratch
    • Your approach to implementing systems and controls in a high-growth environment
    • Your most complex accounting challenge and how you resolved it
  3. References: 3 professional references (will not be contacted without permission):
    • Current or former CFO/VP Finance
    • Big 4 partner or senior manager (if applicable)
    • Direct report or team member

Interview Process

  • Round 1: Phone screen with VP of HR (30 minutes)
  • Round 2: Video interview with CFO (60 minutes)
  • Round 3: Technical assessment – Accounting case study (take-home, 2-3 hours)
  • Round 4: On-site interviews with CFO, senior finance team, and key stakeholders (half day)
  • Round 5: Final interview with CFO and CEO (45 minutes)

 

Timeline: Q2 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Why Join Us as Controller?

This is a rare opportunity to:

 

✓ Build from scratch – Establish financial foundation for a major enterprise
✓ Scale rapidly – Grow from 50 to 300 locations in 5 years
✓ Solve complex problems – Navigate diverse accounting challenges daily
✓ Lead and develop – Build and mentor a high-performing team
✓ Work with the best – Partner with experienced CFO and executive team
✓ Create your legacy – Your systems and processes will serve the company for decades
✓ Participate in upside – Meaningful equity in a well-capitalized venture

 

If you’re ready for the challenge of a lifetime, we want to hear from you.

 

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