Job Summary: The Controller is responsible for overseeing, organizing, planning, directing and evaluating the accounting and finance functions for the Team. This includes the following functions: accounting, internal and external financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, forecasting, financial analysis, variance analysis, and financial projects. The Controller also supports budgeting and league reporting and ensures financial policies, procedures and internal controls are adhered to. Key Responsibilities: Manage the monthly forecasting process, including detailed review of all forecasts and collaborating with Department Leaders across the organization to develop realistic financial projections that can be used to drive timely decision making and are in-line with the Company’s strategy objectives. Prepare associated monthly reporting for leadership including variance analyses. Support development of the annual budget, including management and organization of supporting files; creation of a timeline and key objectives and tracking progress towards completion; and detail review of all budgets. Collaborate across the company with Department Leaders to find efficiencies, drive value and establish a budget in-line with GAAP and organizational strategic priorities. Responsible for accurate, complete and timely monthly closing of accounting records and ensuring all general ledger reconciliations are completed in accordance with established processes and schedules. Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury functions, including review and approval all vendor invoices, authorization of all payments and review and management of private events invoicing. Interface with payroll department to ensure completeness and accuracy of all payrolls including appropriate account and cost center coding, complete posting to the GL and appropriate payment of all applicable withholdings. Prepare monthly salaries forecast and annual salaries budget including collaborating with the HR department and Department Leaders to ensure appropriate reporting of open positions, resignations and promotions. Monitor and assess the performance of accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable staff, including all performance evaluations, hiring, coaching and disciplinary action activities. Manage the annual financial audit and serve as the primary point of contact, including detailed review of financial statements and related footnotes, responding to auditor requests and managing the preparation of supporting documentation. Assist with League reporting requirements and ad-hoc requests. Manage the annual revenue sharing audit including serving as the primary point of contact, responding to auditor requests and management and distribution of auditor requests. Assist the VP of Finance in responding to requests for financial data from various sources (League, Bankers, ownership). Create and implement policies and best practices to facilitate the production of timely, accurate, and actionable financial information in an efficient manner for multiple levels of the organization. Foster organizational awareness by maintaining positive relationships with other business units, departments and third parties, providing exceptional customer service satisfaction. Aggressively identify inefficiencies in financial processes and implement innovative process improvements to reduce the time required to close the books and reconcile account balances. Provide financial reporting and act as liaison to IHI tax department. Provide support for strategic planning efforts, including capital budgeting, ROI/profitability analysis, and project management to ensure informed financial decision-making. Review monthly sales and use tax payments and annual returns. Lead and direct the finance and accounting team to generate maximum efficiency and productivity by developing staff, utilizing meaningful metrics, establishing clear goals and by continuous review of policies and procedures. Collaboratively review financial information with key stakeholders to identify insights and drive strategic decision making. Promote a collaborative, innovative, and fun environment within the Finance team and across the broader organization. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with a minimum 10 years of broad financial and accounting experience in a dynamic, diversified service organization (sports and live entertainment experience is preferred). Thorough knowledge of accounting principles to ensure that financial results are in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, including strong accounting technical research skills. Strong knowledge of both internal and external financial reporting requirements. Proven ability to think strategically and develop and implement solutions that address strategic business objectives. Strong project management and process improvement skills, including demonstrated ability to think end-to-end and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Highly organized, self-driven business style with strong ability to prioritize, multitask, and direct the work of support staff. Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to work across all departments and vertically at all levels of the organization. Proven problem-solving skills that support sound issues resolution. Strong attention to detail and accuracy with high standards for quality; the ability to keep accurate and detailed records; and the ability to analyze the effectiveness of procedures and controls. Demonstrated leadership and development skills to properly train and develop staff to meet department objectives. Possess the highest integrity and ethical standards and the ability to command and inspire trust with all constituents. Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ERP system skills. Working Conditions: Office environment Standard business day plus overtime as needed to meet job responsibilities and deadlines. Frequent visual/auditory attention. Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Red Wings. Detroit Red Wings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested. PRIVACY POLICY Ilitch Companies and our colleagues are committed to being the best in all that we do - whether it's providing a delicious, quality meal from Little Caesars, delivering fresh food to our Little Caesars restaurants, baking quality food products at Champion Foods, supporting world-class teams like the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers or offering unforgettable live entertainment at top-rated venues like Little Caesars Arena, the Fox Theatre, Pine Knob and other area locations. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. The Detroit Red Wings are the National Hockey League's most storied American-based franchise. Formed in 1926, and a member of the Original Six, the Detroit Red Wings are steeped in a tradition of winning. With some of the greatest players, coaches, executives and fans in league history, the Red Wings have captured 11 Stanley Cup titles. Under Ilitch ownership since 1982, the team has won 16 divisional championships, six President's Trophies, six Clarence Campbell Bowls, qualified for the playoffs in an unprecedented 25-consecutive seasons from 1991-2016 and won four Stanley Cups. The club has won a combined 1,755 regular-season and playoff games, ranking third in the NHL over that span, and since 1995-96, Detroit has won a league-best 1,273 games, with 1,128 regular-season wins and 145 playoff victories. Following the 2018-19 season, the governor, president and CEO Chris Ilitch welcomed Steve Yzerman back to the Red Wings as executive vice president and general manager, naming Detroit's former captain as the 11th general manager in franchise history. Yzerman and his team are actively working to bring the Stanley Cup back to Detroit.

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