Accounting Manager

About IMG Academy IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future while preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy has been nationally recognized by organizations including Sports Business Journal, USA Today, and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for its workplace culture, innovation, and commitment to developing people both on and off the field.

IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for student-athletes and partners through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:

Boarding school and camps, delivered on a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Florida

Online coaching through IMG Academy+, focused on personal development through the lens of sport and performance

Online college recruiting through NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits, providing industry-leading recruiting education, tools, and access to a network of more than 40,000 college coaches for student-athletes, families, club coaches, and event operators

Elevate by IMG Academy, a performance and personal development solution that delivers mindset, leadership, and wellbeing programming to schools, colleges, and organizations through a combination of digital content and immersive experiences

The Accounting Manager leads and oversees accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role has a strong focus on revenue recognition and technical accounting, partnering with cross-functional teams to analyze financial data, support new products, and develop scalable and efficient accounting processes. Position Responsibilities

Analyze financial data and reports from multiple systems to validate results, identify discrepancies, and ensure accurate accounting

Lead the revenue recognition process, including analysis of contracts, performance obligations, and complex, multi-element arrangements in accordance with ASC 606

Prepare and review journal entries and financial statements as part of the monthly close process

Evaluate accounting implications of new products and services and develop appropriate revenue recognition processes

Maintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable accounting standards

Manage external audits and support the preparation of audited financial statements

Identify opportunities to improve, simplify, and automate accounting processes and reporting

Partner with stakeholders to develop and implement scalable accounting solutions, systems, and processes

Stay current on accounting standards and advise management on relevant changes and actions

Support the development of accounting team members and promote effective collaboration across the organization

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Four years of experience in public or private accounting

Strong understanding and experience with ASC 606, including multi-element contracts and performance obligations

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and revenue recognition

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with financial/accounting systems and large data sets

Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify errors, investigate discrepancies, and assess the reasonableness of financial results

Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and follow through

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Intellectual curiosity and a desire to improve and simplify processes

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to leverage technology, automation, and AI tools to improve accounting processes and analysis

Preferred Skills

CPA or working toward CPA certification preferred

Experience in revenue recognition or technical accounting preferred

Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, Tableau, or similar systems preferred

Background Requirements:

Requires a background check upon offer

Some positions, particularly those that have responsibilities working with student-athletes and supporting IMG Academy on campus with events involving minors, may require a L2 background screen. The requirement will be communicated during onboarding, and instructions for submission of level 2 backgrounds will be provided. Learn more about the screening process and requirements by visiting the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Education & Awareness website:

Benefits:

As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time roles.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision

Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options

401k with an Employer Match

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D

Gym Discount Program

Pet Insurance

Wellbeing Program

and more!

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Get to know us better:

www.ncsasports.org www.ncsasports.org/careers

NCSA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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