Management Accountant

Who We Are:

IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.

What You’ll Do: 

• Responsible for Accounts Receivable and Payable functions for IMG Models business based in London.

• Ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies. Providing coaching and support to direct reports.

• Implementing, documenting, and monitoring accounting controls.

• Weekly prepare Cash Forecast (collections and disbursements) for Models UK business

• Month end close management for UK Models, including:

• Preparation of journal entries in SAP for accounting adjustments as required. Including Revenue Recognition (accrual/deferral entries)

• Monthly analysis of actual results to budget. Preparation of gap analysis

• Ensuring that detailed balance sheet reconciliations are prepared monthly. Supervising regular clear down of balance sheet accounting entries

• Monitoring accounts receivable positions, driving collections and assessing risk

• Responsible for reconciliations between CRM and SAP system interfaces. Identifying and resolving any differences

• Support the quarterly forecasting of P&L and cashflow for the Models UK business; along with annual three (3) year plan process

• Establish a close working relationship with and the Models UK agency team. Identify and support their needs and seek full range of business solutions as necessary.

• Prepare documentation for external auditors and consultants as necessary in relation to the Models UK business

• Work closely with Corporate (based in US and UK), providing support on company-wide issues e.g.:

• Standardize and document policies and processes in line with companywide objectives to implement SOX and other control improvements

• Work with outsourcing partner (WNS) to ensure timely and accurate processing for O2C, P2P and R2R, where applicable

• Prepare quarterly Foreign Entertainers Tax (FET) returns

• Other ad-hoc reporting, due diligence assistance and analysis

• Other duties as assigned

You Have These: 

• Accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACA, ACCA, etc.) or equivalent, bachelor’s degree in accounting

• Strong accounting skills: management experience of AP, AR, inter-company processes, month end close procedures

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop multiple solutions

• Excellent proficiency in Excel

• Fluency in English, both spoken and written

• Confident and willingness to partner with commercial stakeholders

• Strong written, verbal communication, and reporting skills

• Self-motivated with ability to lead and teach others

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We’d Love If You Also Have These: 

• US GAAP experience

• Knowledge of SAP or other equivalent ERP systems

• Experience of managing a team

Working Conditions: 

·         Permanent, London - The Strand

·         Working hours are: 9am-5pm

·         Working days are: Mon-Fri

Endeavor is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.