Senior Finance & Accounting Consultant
Engagement Type: Independent Contractor Work Arrangement: Remote Experience: 5–7+ Years Industry: Sports Clubs & Sports Organizations
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Finance & Accounting Consultant to support the development of practical and scalable Finance & Accounting solutions for the sports industry. The consultant will work across accounting, compliance, FP&A, financial reporting, and complex finance challenges, leveraging customized ERP and AI-enabled solutions.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience working with professional sports clubs, leagues, federations, or sports organizations, combined with deep knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP and the ability to advise senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Build and optimize accounting processes aligned with IFRS/US GAAP and sports-specific financial regulations.
Establish controls for month-end close, consolidations, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Develop FP&A frameworks covering budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and revenue modelling.
Analyze sports-related revenue streams, including ticketing, sponsorships, broadcasting, merchandising, and commercial income.
Develop executive and management reporting that provides clear, actionable financial insights.
Resolve complex accounting matters such as player contract accounting, transfer fee amortization, deferred income, salary structures, and audit queries.
Provide technical accounting guidance and recommendations for complex or ambiguous transactions.
Support financial compliance with applicable league, governing body, and sports regulatory requirements.
Prepare clear financial narratives, presentations, and recommendations for C-suite executives, Boards, investors, and external stakeholders.
Translate complex finance and accounting topics into clear business language for non-finance stakeholders.
Collaborate with multi-shore teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful solution delivery.
Must-Have Requirements
5–7+ years of Finance & Accounting experience.
Meaningful experience working with professional sports clubs, leagues, federations, or sports organizations.
Experience with organizations such as Premier League, NFL, NBA, La Liga, IPL, or national sports federations is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP.
Hands-on experience with sports-specific financial areas such as:
Player/athlete contract accounting
Transfer fees and amortization
Salary caps or compensation structures
Sponsorship and kit revenue
Stadium/venue financials
Broadcasting and commercial revenue
Experience supporting senior leadership, C-suite executives, Boards, or investors.
Strong financial modelling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to produce concise, executive-level financial reports and presentations.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of UEFA Financial Sustainability Rules or comparable sports financial regulations.
CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification.
Previous experience with Big 4 firms or specialist sports finance advisory practices.
Experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or other ERP/FP&A platforms.
Experience with multi-currency consolidation and international tax structures.
Exposure to AI-enabled finance solutions, customized ERP platforms, or finance transformation projects.
Core Skills
Finance & Accounting
IFRS / US GAAP
Financial Reporting
FP&A
Financial Modelling
Consolidation & Reconciliation
Technical Accounting
Regulatory Compliance
Revenue Modelling
Sports Finance
Player/Athlete Contract Accounting
Transfer Fee Accounting
Salary Cap / Compensation Structures
Sponsorship & Commercial Revenue
Broadcasting Revenue
Stadium/Venue Financials
Sports Regulatory Reporting
Leadership & Communication
C-Suite Advisory
Board-Level Reporting
Executive Presentations
Stakeholder Management
Influencing Without Authority
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Engagement Details
Duration: 4–6 weeks, with potential extension based on project success.
Rate: $85/hour.
Commitment: Minimum 80–100 hours.
Availability: At least 3–4 hours per day.
Reporting: Day-to-day reporting to the Solutions Team.
Accountability: Overall responsibility for solution delivery to the Head of Business Unit.
Collaboration: Extensive coordination with multi-shore teams and occasional interaction with external clients.
This is a remote position.