Director of Accounting & HR
Soccer Shots DC/MD/VA
COUS LLC
Company profile: Soccer Shots is the leader in youth soccer development for children ages 2-8. Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer franchise with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum and communication. Our goal is to leave a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve.
COUs LLC: Soccer Shots Company Owned Units (COUs) were established in DC/MD/VA. COUS stretch from Harford Co, MD to Prince William Co, VA. COUs offices are located in Laurel, MD, Fairfax, VA & Lutherville, MD. Soccer Shots COUs work closely with Soccer Shots Franchising National Headquarters in Middletown, PA. COUs offers programs at nearly 400 locations, serves over 24,000 participants, and employs approximately 100 part-time coaches and 22 full-time employees.
Reports to: Executive Director of Company Owned Units
Objective: The Director of Accounting & HR (DAHR) oversees all functions of the Human Resources, Accounting, and Office Management department. The position directly manages an Office Manager (OM) and a Recruiter & Networking Coordinator (R&N) which serve to support these functions. DAHR will work closely with Regional Directors (RDs) and will develop human resource and accounting strategies in order to support the organization’s overall strategic goals, vision and core values. The Director of Accounting & HR reports to the Executive Director of Company Owned Units (COUs) in DC/MD/VA and must maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and Company information.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting
Manages the A/P & A/R processes
Responsible for cash flow management & analysis
Provides monthly, quarterly, annual, ad hoc financial reporting & analysis
Leads organization through annual budgeting process and holds others accountable to their budget
Accounting software/general ledger management- ensures all transactions are properly accounted for and reconciled according to GAAP/accrual-based accounting methods
Works closely with the Soccer Shots Franchising Director of Accounting & HR and owners
HR and Franchise Compliance:
Manages key processes related to employee onboarding, training, performance management and exit interviews
Assists with administration of employee benefits
Maintains complete personnel files for employees
Manages and responds to employee surveys and feedback to earn top tier employer status
Provides coaching to management in a variety of employee related issues
Manages bi-weekly company payroll process
Maintains corporate compliance –insurance, background checks, etc.
Researches key laws and regulations that impact the business
Works closely with Soccer Shots Franchising Director of Accounting & HR and owners
Office Management
Provides strategic direction and support to Office Manager
COU Leadership Team Support
Assists leadership team with ad hoc tasks and projects
Serves as a member of the leadership team and is charged with setting and carrying out the annual strategic plan and goals
Required education/experience:
Bachelor’s degree required in a related field (accounting, finance, human resources, business, management, etc.)
5 years of directly related experience
2 of public accounting experience preferred
SPHR / PHR Certification preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Accounting software experience
Required traits/competencies:
Passion for the Soccer Shots mission
Able to work both in a fast-paced team environment and independently
Determination to complete tasks in a timely and organized manner
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to learn fast and manage competing deadlines and priorities
Attentive to detail
Able to create, improve, and implement organizational systems and process
Role/Classification/Schedule/Location: This position is a full-time, exempt position requiring a minimum of 40 hours of work per week. Typical/expected working hours are Monday through Friday, between 8:30am and 5:00pm. On occasion, it may be necessary to work additional hours, including some weekday evenings and some Saturdays to meet deadlines and to exceed goals. This position will work out of the Laurel, MD office, unless otherwise approved.
Commitments: All employees are committed to representing Soccer Shots in a fashion consistent with the company’s core values. Employment and compensation is based on overall performance of both the Company and the employee, and COUS reserves the right to terminate employment for failure to meet expectations.
Evaluation and Review:
Soccer Shots will perform an initial review after 60 days