Director, Accounting - On Location : Job Details

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Director of Accounting to lead and oversee accounting operations across our Olympics activities including our Italian and US entities. This strategic role will ensure compliance with local GAAP and US GAAP, drive financial process standardization, and support the company's growth and governance objectives across diverse markets. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, leadership experience, and a proven ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all accounting operations inside and outside the U.S., including general ledger, close processes, statutory reporting, tax coordination, and compliance for US and international entities.
• Partner with global finance teams to ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
• Own the relationship with external auditors for national and international operations and lead the preparation of audited financial statements as required.
• Develop, implement, and maintain global accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure SOX compliance and alignment with US GAAP and local standards.
• Drive harmonization and standardization of accounting processes across regions to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Manage and mentor a geographically dispersed team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.

You Have These:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience working in a multinational setting.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance roles, preferably in a multinational corporation with a Big4 audit background.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools (SAP and/or NetSuite); proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a high degree of adaptability and flexibility.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across time zones and cultural contexts.
• Experience with SOX implementation and financial systems transformation projects.

Working Conditions:

• Opportunity to work with a talented and collaborative team in a dynamic and fast-paced project leading to the Winter Olympics Milano Cortina 2026.
• Career development and growth opportunities within a global organization.

How We Work:

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.

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.

Hiring Range Minimum: $127,500 annually

Hiring Range Maximum: $170,000 annually