Senior finance leader overseeing accuracy and governance of FIFA-related financial reporting across North America. Collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Oversee Controllership and compliance for all FIFA entities across North America.
Ensure accuracy in financial close, consolidation, and reporting under U.S. GAAP and local standards.
Provide technical accounting guidance on revenue recognition, deferred assets, restricted cash, and contractual cost recovery.
Maintain oversight of restricted cash and deferred event assets under FIFA financial frameworks.
Lead the design and evaluation of internal controls (ICFR) and ensure SOX-aligned governance.
Oversee Finance Operations processes, including Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P), ensuring accurate and compliant transaction flow.
Partner with Finance Operations, Treasury, and FP&A to maintain robust control documentation, automation, and system integrity.
Serve as the primary Controllership liaison for FIFA, internal, and external audits.
Manage audit readiness and lead responses to FIFA-mandated compliance reviews.
Ensure timely remediation of audit findings and track compliance with FIFA’s KPIs and funding covenants.
Work closely with the VP, Finance Director – FIFA to ensure Controllership and Finance Operations functions remain fully aligned with FIFA program goals, financial milestones, and critical path items.
Partner with Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure financial reporting aligns with contractual and governance standards.
Support a culture of integrity, transparency, and control excellence within the FIFA program.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
10–15 years of progressive Controllership, audit, or accounting experience, including leadership in multinational settings.
Big 4 or public accounting background strongly preferred.
Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and technical accounting interpretation.
Experience managing audits across multiple jurisdictions (U.S., Mexico, Canada).
Strong ERP experience (NetSuite or SAP) and advanced Excel proficiency.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a high level of accountability and precision.
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