Senior Accountant

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.

Job Summary

• Office Policy – In Office
• Role Type – Permanent

Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of Wasserman Live – Phoenix. Reporting to the Director, Finance, this individual will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong accounting controls, and supporting both project-based and manufacturing accounting across a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, experience in a manufacturing or project-based setting, and thrives on rolling up their sleeves to collaborate across departments and drive operational excellence.

This position is ideally based in Phoenix, Arizona.

What You’Ll Do

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Execute journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly close activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger in accordance with GAAP and Wasserman Live policies.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, supporting schedules, and variance analyses for leadership and corporate teams.
• Support fixed asset tracking, balance sheet reconciliations, and other core accounting functions.
• Assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits.

Project & Cost Accounting

• Partner closely with operations and finance teams to ensure accurate job costing, WIP tracking, and gross margin reporting across branding, signage, fabrication, and live event projects.
• Review project budgets, actuals, and accruals to ensure expenses are captured correctly and in the appropriate period.
• Support billing and revenue recognition processes in accordance with contract terms and accounting policies.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure proper costing and accounting of fabricated goods and materials.

Compliance & Controls

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to ensure compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards.
• Support audit preparation, insurance documentation, and other compliance-related activities as required.
• Process Improvement & Collaboration
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Director, Finance and broader finance team to implement new tools, processes, or system enhancements.
• Provide support on ad hoc analyses, forecasting inputs, and special projects as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing, project-based, or experiential environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and general accounting practices.
• Proficiency with ERP systems; experience with CSI (Infor Syteline) or Workday preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights clearly.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and willingness to work cross-functionally.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.