Head of Accounting

Head of Accounting Location: United States (hybrid / flexible within the U.S.; occasional travel to Motiv Sports events) Compensation: USD $100,000 – $120,000 base salary, plus medical insurance and retirement benefits Reports to: North America Finance Lead and Group Chief Financial Officer Team: 2 Senior Accountants, 2 Bookkeepers About Motiv Sports Motiv Sports is on a mission to “disrupt endurance.” We create, market, manage and deliver worldclass endurance events—marathons, half marathons, 10Ks, triathlons and lifestyle festivals—across 9 U.S. cities and iconic races such as Surf City Marathon, Bay to Breakers, Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon and more. Our events engage more than 150,000 participants annually and foster communities united by forward motion. (Motiv Sports) The Opportunity We are seeking a seasoned Head of Accounting to lead our U.S. finance operations. You will own the full accounting cycle, safeguard the integrity of our multi-state, multi-entity general ledger, and develop scalable controls for a transaction heavy environment that supports a portfolio of high volume race events.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership
• Oversee day to day accounting, monthly close, consolidations and audited annual statements.
• Manage and mentor a small team of senior accountants and bookkeepers; set clear objectives and foster professional growth.
• Controls & Compliance
• Design and enforce internal controls for a high volume Accounts Payable (AP) function, ensuring accurate, timely vendor payments and proper coding.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, multi-state sales & use tax, and income tax filings; liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Cooperate with budget manager on budget building and reconciliation.
• Process Improvement
• Streamline workflows and leverage automation to reduce manual entry and error risk.
• Implement KPI dashboards for AP aging, cash forecasting and event level profitability.
• Strategic Partnership
• Provide timely financial insights to the CFO and Event Operations teams to support budgeting, pricing and vendor negotiations.
• Participate onsite at select race weekends (1-2 trips per year) to understand operational drivers and strengthen cross functional relationships.

Required Qualifications

• CPA license (active and in good standing).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s a plus).
• 5–10 years of progressive U.S. accounting experience including at least 5 years managing people.
• Demonstrated success overseeing high volume AP, establishing robust internal controls and preparing audited financial statements.
• Proficiency with mid market Quickbooks Online, Bill.com, Ramp and advanced Excel / dataanalytics skills.
• Working knowledge of multi-state sales and income tax rules.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a process improvement mindset.

Preferred & Cultural Pluses

• Passion for health, wellness, running or endurance sports; comfort working in an event driven culture.
• Experience in consumer events, hospitality, sports, or e-commerce.
• Familiarity with project or event based or project accounting.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with annual performance review.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off and race entries.
• An energized, mission driven team committed to empowering communities through movement.

How to Apply Please submit both of the following, in PDF format, via our careers portal:

• Résumé/CV detailing your relevant experience.
• Cover letter sent to [email protected] (max. one page) explaining:
• Why Motiv Sports’ mission and events resonate with you.
• How your background will help us strengthen financial controls and support scalable growth.

Applications without a tailored cover letter will not be considered. Motiv Sports is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job