Sports H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in California

About the Position

Golden State is looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Manager team to support the growth of our business. This is a hands-on role that combines high-level technical execution with rigorous oversight. As an individual contributor, you will be responsible for both the primary preparation of complex financial data and the critical review of accounting cycles to ensure 100% accuracy and GAAP compliance. This role is designed for a technical and operational expert who thrives on “owning the work” from entry to final financial statement presentation.

Come share your expertise while learning more about this growing sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative and dedication!

This is a full-time, on-site position located in San Francisco, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the end-to-end accounting owner for designated entities or business units
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all accounting-related matters
• Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and accounting impacts
• Ensure financial results accurately reflect underlying business activity
• Manage and deliver core accounting functions, including general ledger, month-end close, and account reconciliations
• Act as the final reviewer for schedules prepared by peers, ensuring all work is audit-ready and GAAP compliant
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting
• Proactively manage audit requests, providing high-quality supporting documentation and clear narratives for auditors
• Serve as the primary expert for contract review and documentation
• Handle complex accounting issues, including revenue recognition, accruals, and technical accounting research
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, League, and company policies
• Partner with business leads to understand new transactions; proactively identify accounting implications and draft technical memos to document the appropriate treatment
• Partner cross-functionally with teams such as FP&A, Legal, and Operations
• Prepare and analyze reports for internal stakeholders, provide timely responses to financial questions, and support financial planning efforts
• Proactively monitor business activities to ensure new revenue streams or expenses are captured and accounted for in real-time
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to increase efficiency
• Represent the accounting function in transformational projects; map out data flows, design journal entry logic for new systems, and complete User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Draft and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accounting processes to ensure consistency and knowledge retention
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, or equivalent work experience
• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; familiarity with NBA League reporting requirements a plus
• Expertise with ERP systems (e.g., Netsuite, Oracle, or SAP) and reporting tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite / Google Suite; advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth/dynamic environment
• Exposure to system implementations or process transformation initiatives a plus

Compensation

• $128,000 - 130,000 Per Year + Bonus
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
• Employer 401K match
• Vacation, Summer Half-Day Fridays and a generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves
• Warriors home tickets, team store discount and more!

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Golden State is an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.