<div><span>PlayOn is hiring a Director of Accounting to standardize, scale and automate core accounting operations. You’ll own the monthly close cadence, streamline AP and GL processes, and drive NetSuite automation to support continued growth.  </span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span>You’ll lead a small, high-performing team of 6 across AP, cash, GL, fixed assets, intercompany consolidations, and payroll– standardizing workflows, tightening controls and improving working-capital visibility.  You will report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and partner closely with FP&amp;A and the People Ops Team. </span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span>The ideal candidate is a builder-coach and experienced NetSuite user who has shortened close cycles and rolled out practical policies and procedures in a growth environment. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><b>The Outcomes You’llDeliver</b><span> </span></div><div><span>-  Sustain a fast, clean close: Maintain a ≤8-business-day close(current state) supported by same-month account reconciliations; deliver a roadmap to ≤6 business days within 12 months. </span></div><div><span>-  Automation &amp; NetSuite excellence: Optimize dashboards, automated workflows/approvals, and key integrations to improve cycle times and data integrity.  </span></div><div><span>-  Operational control &amp; policy: Maintain pragmatic, well-documented accounting policies, close checklists, and SoD/access controls that scale with growth. </span></div><div><span>Cash &amp; payroll reliability: Coordinate banking/payments and cash positioning with Finance; deliver 100% on-time payroll. </span></div><h3>In this role, you can expect to</h3><ul><li>Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering a culture of professional growth, collaboration, and accountability. </li><li>Own the monthly close (GL, accruals, intercompany, fixed assets, consolidations) and process documentation. </li><li>Run AP end-to-end (vendor onboarding, W-9/1099 readiness, 3-way match policy, disbursement controls </li><li>Oversee the Payroll Manager: calendars, approvals, change control, multi-state compliance, benefits/401(k)/garnishments, and coordinate HR dataflow. </li><li>Optimize NetSuite (COA, workflows/approvals, roles/permissions, saved searches, SuiteAnalytics); support sandbox testing and change control. </li><li>Partner with FP&amp;A on spend visibility and working-capital forecasting. </li></ul><h3>To thrive in this role, you have </h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance. </li><li>8+ years of progressive accounting experience with 5+ years leading teams and the monthly close in a growth or multi-entity environment. </li><li>Hands-on NetSuite expertise (workflows, saved searches; implementation experience a plus). </li><li>Multi-state payroll oversight experience (platforms like ADP/Paylocity/UKG), including taxes, benefits, and controls. </li><li>Proven record accelerating the close, reducing manual work, and implementing automation across AP/AR/GL. </li><li>High integrity, detail orientation, and a continuous-improvement mindset. </li><li>Clear communicator who can translate accounting into simple, actionable guidance for non-finance partners. </li></ul><h3>How You Play</h3><ul><li><b>Ownership over Participation – </b>You take responsibility for achieving holistic outcomes, prioritize key objectives, and adapt quickly when situations require a different approach. You follow through even against the toughest challenges.  </li><div>  </div><li><b>Team over Stars – </b>You are a bridge builder, establishing processes and relationships with teams outside your own. You work to rally around common goals, find win-win solutions, compromise when necessary, and help others succeed.  </li><div> </div><li><b>Growth over Comfort – </b>You are driven by a desire to grow and actively seek opportunities to expand your comfort zone, skills, and confidence. You embrace new challenges with curiosity, accepting discomfort and failure as opportunities to learn.   </li><div> </div><li><b>Fairness over Popularity – </b>You approach decisions with a scientist’s mindset, challenging your assumptions and remaining objective. You consider long-term impact rather than relying on short-term gains, proactively seek others’ perspectives, and manage emotions in decision-making.  </li></ul><div><b>Company Overview</b><span> </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span>PlayOn is a dynamic growth-stage company dedicated to championing the spirit of play in the high school space. Backed by KKR, our family of brands—including GoFan, NFHS Network, and MaxPreps—empowers schools with innovative solutions and exceptional service. Our fan engagement platform is the only one that offers event ticketing, streaming, fundraising, concessions, merchandise sales, and website management in one place. We save administrators time so they can focus on what truly matters: supporting the students, staff, and fans who bring their programs to life. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span>Trusted by thousands of schools across the country, were here to help create more instant replays, hold-your-breath moments, last-minute comebacks, and games you want to watch over and over again. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span>When being there means everything, we make sure you never miss a moment.  </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Why you’ll love working at PlayOn </b><span> </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span>Product, potential, and people. We’re a leader in the high school event space, constantly evolving our product to meet the needs of administrators. We focus on solving real challenges, learning quickly, and creating impactful solutions. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span>This is a growth-stage company, meaning your contributions have real impact. You’ll have opportunities to grow your skills, tackle meaningful problems, and make a difference in the lives of schools and the students and fans they serve. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span>Our culture is built on accountability, collaboration, growth, and fairness. We don’t just show up—we show up for each other. Everyone wears the same jersey, and we play hard, make the extra pass, and cheer one another on. Losses teach us, challenges motivate us, and persistence drives us forward. We value integrity over shortcuts, choosing to do what’s right even when it’s hard. Together, we strive to be better every day—because we know that’s how we win as a team. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><b>The Benefits We Offer</b><span> </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span>Multiple medical insurance plans to choose from </span></div><div><span>Dental, vision life and disability insurance </span></div><div><span>Employee Emergency Fund  </span></div><div><span>Company equity (stock options) </span></div><div><span>Open PTO policy  </span></div><div><span>401K plan with company match </span></div><div><span>Hybrid/flexible work environment </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span><i>Note: Must be a full-time employee to participate in the company’s employee health benefit plan. Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate.   </i></span></div>

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Director of Accounting

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