Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE NWSL
Atlanta is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead the organization's accounting function and oversee financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including annual budgeting, variance analysis, and special projects. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will be instrumental in building a best-in-class finance organization, establishing scalable processes, and hiring a high-performing team ahead of the club's 2028 launch. This position will also serve as the primary Finance liaison to the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant league reporting. This fully onsite role will be based at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, until 2028 when the role will be based at our new world-class training facility in Marietta, GA. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Planning & Analysis Lead the annual budgeting process Oversee monthly financial statements and key performance indicators Communicate financial insights, analysis, and performance results to department leaders Support the Chief Financial Officer in financial modeling and scenario analysis Collaborate with Club Leadership to evaluate and manage the financial impact of business cases and capital investments Accounting & Controllership Functions Oversee all general ledger activities, including bank and account reconciliations, fixed assets, and related processes Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable tax regulations Lead month-end close and annual audit Support the Chief Financial Officer in cash flow management, treasury, insurance programs, and tax compliance Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with the Chief Financial Officer to establish best-in-class financial processes in support of the club's 2028 launch Partner with finance teams and operational staff across the Blank Family of Businesses (BFOB) to identify and solve business problems, support strategic initiatives, and improve operating performance Lead all NWSL Atlanta team financial reporting Lead or support special projects and other initiatives as needed Leadership & Team Development Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team of 1-2 Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement QUALIFICATIONS
Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 3-5 years of experience at the manager level Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements Experience with a professional sports league or club (NWSL a plus) Proven experience overseeing general ledger, audit, and financial close processes Demonstrated ability to build and improve financial processes and controls in a dynamic environment Knowledge of financial and accounting software and systems; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Strong leadership experience with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams Excellent communication and business partnering skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities, with a strategic and entrepreneurial mindset Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain confidentiality Preferred CPA designation Experience with Great Plains and Vena Solutions AMB Sports & Entertainment is part of the Blank Family of Businesses comprised of the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer's Atlanta United FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, PGA TOUR Superstore, AMB West, TGL's Atlanta Drive Golf Club and NWSL Atlanta 2028. About Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football club and member of the National Football League (NFL). The team's headquarters and practice facility are located on a 50-acre site in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The Falcons' NFL expansion franchise was awarded in 1965 and acquired by current owner Arthur M. Blank in 2002. Under Blank's leadership, the Falcons have become one of the League's premier teams on and off the field, playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information, visit www.atlantafalcons.com, and follow @AtlantaFalcons. About Atlanta United Atlanta United joined Major League Soccer in 2017 and won the 2018 MLS Cup in just its second season, the earliest an expansion team has won the title since 1998. The club has set multiple league records including season tickets sales (36,000-plus), single-season average (53,002) and total home attendance (901,033). Owned by Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta United plays its home matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information about Atlanta United, including how to purchase season tickets, visit: www.atlutd.com, and follow @ATLUTD. About Atlanta Drive GC Atlanta Drive GC became one of the six founding members of TGL in August of 2023 and will participate in the inaugural season of TGL beginning in January of 2024. Atlanta Drive GC is owned by businessman and philanthropist Arthur M. Blank and is part of AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), which is comprised of the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer's Atlanta United FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta Drive Golf Club, and PGA TOUR
Superstore. About Mercedes-Benz Stadium Opened in August 2017, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a world-class sports and entertainment venue in downtown Atlanta and home to the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons and Major League Soccer's Atlanta United. The multi-purpose stadium was named the 2019 Sports Facility of the Year and is host to major sports and entertainment events, including the 2026 World Cup, the 2018 and 2025 College Football Playoff National Championships, the 2018 MLS Cup, and Super Bowl LIII. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the first professional sports stadium in North America to achieve LEED Platinum Certification and the first stadium worldwide to achieve TRUE Platinum Certification for zero waste by the United States Green Building Council. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is proud to be collaborating with naming rights partner Mercedes-Benz and thirteen founding partners including Coca-Cola, Equifax, The Home Depot, Novelis, SCANA Energy, Truist, IBM, Georgia Power, American Family Insurance, Global Payments, Ticketmaster, and Delta Airlines. To learn more about Mercedes-Benz Stadium visit www.mercedesbenzstadium.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. About the Home Depot Backyard The Home Depot Backyard, Atlanta's #BestBackyard, is an 11-acre multi-use greenspace in the heart of downtown, adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, that is full of unique opportunities for the local community and visitors alike. Serving the Atlanta community since 2018, the Home Depot Backyard provides a broad spectrum of programming for all audiences and has hosted a wide array of community events while also serving as the premier parking and tailgating destination for the Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United (MLS), and other stadium events. The Home Depot Backyard focuses on three key pillars - Arts and Culture, Health and Wellness, and Inspired Learning - through offering a variety of activities from daily fitness classes to one-of-a-kind events focused on uplifting the community. To learn more about The Home Depot Backyard, visit thehomedepotbackyard.com or follow us at @thdbackyard on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok. About NWSL Atlanta 2028 NWSL Atlanta 2028 is Atlanta's new expansion franchise in the National Women's Soccer League, which will begin play in 2028. NWSL Atlanta 2028 is owned by Arthur M. Blank, owner and chairman, Blank Family of Businesses, and is part of AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE) comprised of the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Major League Soccer's Atlanta United FC, Atlanta Drive GC of TGL, WTGL
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