Controller - Buffalo

LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide – Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and Legends IQ – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay. 

LEGENDS GLOBAL MERCHANDISE

Recognized leaders in retail and merchandising worldwide, Legends Global Merchandise (LGM) provides a fully customized, customer-centric, omnichannel shopping experience for fans. Our vertical service solution allows us to provide the latest trends, styles, designs, and brand collaborations across different categories. For in-venue, e-commerce and pop-up operations, Legends sets the standard when it comes to a unique shopping experience.  We pride ourselves in creating a customized portfolio of inventory based on each property, and operating as a true extension of each client’s brand.  Different guests want different things, and we are here to build and provide a tailored retail experience. 

LGM purchased ADPRO Sports in July 2023.  ADPRO Sports, a subsidiary of Legends Global Merchandise, is a prominent leader in the branded merchandise market, known for our commitment to excellence and innovation. With a growing global footprint, we continue to push boundaries and challenge the status quo. We are looking for a skilled Controller to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering superior products/services while maintaining the highest levels of financial integrity and accountability.

THE ROLE

The Controller will oversee our accounting team and be responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting and support the Corporate Human Resource function.  This position will be involved in maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.  This position addresses tight deadlines and manages, and is involved in, a multitude of accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, financial reporting, and the support of budget and forecast activities.  The position also includes Human Resource functions including payroll and integration with Corporate Human Resources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Financial Management: Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including: accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger
• Cash Management: Optimize cash flow management by forecasting cash requirements, monitoring cash balances, and implementing effective cash management strategies
• Month-End and Year-End Process: Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information and assist the SVP in all financial reporting, including preparation of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations for all general ledger accounts
• Budget & Forecasts: Support the SVP in the development and implementation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Reporting: Prepare the monthly and annual financial statements. Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Audit Support: Coordinate and complete annual audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
• Policy & Procedures: Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and operations, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the accounting staff, including performance review, staff development, and training.
• Payroll: Prepare and process weekly payroll, including oversight and management of employee time
• Communications: Responsible for Company communications related to human resource related matters
• Corporate liaison: Act as liaison between Corporate HR and Company
• Employee advisor: Assist employees, as needed, with HR matters
• Recruitment: Act as liaison between Corporate recruitment and Company, including management of recruiting process for new personnel
• Onboarding: Involvement in onboarding process

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA preferred
• 5-7 years of hands-on Controller experience or similar
• Experience with month-end/year-end closing process
• Proficient in accounting software and databases; expertise in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to multitask
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000 Bonus

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands and fingers, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000