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About the Role

Lead all aspects of external financial reporting, group consolidation, and technical IFRS accounting matters. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with international accounting standards and regulations, while providing high-level insight and support on complex accounting matters. This role leads a team of accounting and reporting professionals and reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of external financial statements, including the annual SEC 20-F annual report and quarterly 6-K earnings filings.
• Prepare technical accounting matters for the Audit Committee.
• Own the group consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations, financial mapping, and accurate roll-up of entity results into group IFRS financials.
• Coordinate group close timing and procedures across the global finance team.
• Prepare memorandums and analysis on complex accounting issues and transactions, including impairment, business combinations, capitalized software, share-based compensation, and revenue recognition.
• Research and interpret new accounting standards and SEC regulations, assessing their impact on the company and providing training to the finance team.
• Lead the company's IFRS 18 implementation, including assessment of income statement presentation changes, management-defined performance measures, and required disclosures.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with SOX requirements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact with external auditors, coordinating audit processes and resolving complex technical issues.
• Lead and develop a team of accounting and reporting professionals building technical capability and mentoring on complex accounting matters.
• Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Legal, and Financial Controls teams to address accounting-related issues and ensure cohesive financial management.
• Lead or contribute to special projects, including M&A, system implementations, and process improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a senior financial reporting or technical accounting role, ideally at a publicly traded company.
• Proven experience researching and interpreting complex accounting standards and regulatory guidance.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit processes, and SOX compliance.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, with the ability to develop technical capability across a team.
• Proven ability to deliver accurate results against firm quarterly and annual reporting deadlines.
• Highly collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across Finance, cross-functional departments, and external advisors and auditors.
• Candidates must successfully complete a background check.
• Encouragement to apply even if meeting only most requirements.

Skills

• Deep expertise in IFRS accounting standards and SEC reporting requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Location

• Global

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Master's degree a plus
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, or CPA required

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive compensation and benefits reflecting the seniority and complexity of the role.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits

About the Company

• We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting.
• More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.
• We are a diverse, collaborative global team, with a culture built on integrity and focus.
• We talk sports every day and bring that same energy and spirit to our work.

Equal Opportunity

• Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.