Underdog Fantasy is one of the fastest-growing fantasy sports companies on the market.

Accounting Manager

Accounting ManagerAccounting ManagerFull TimeRemoteTeam 201-500H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

60 days ago

Salary

$128K - $160K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishERPOracle

Job Description

• Lead FCM accounting operations, owning day-to-day execution while helping design and scale compliant financial processes as the business grows • Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including preparation and review of Form 1-FR-FCM filings and supporting schedules • Prepare and review daily Adjusted Net Capital calculations and customer fund segregation calculations in accordance with CFTC requirements • Manage Segregated Investment Detail Report (SIDR) preparation and support monitoring of the firm’s residual interest in customer accounts • Maintain and enhance the firm’s general ledger, sub-ledgers, and recordkeeping practices to meet regulatory record retention and audit standards • Support annual PCAOB-registered audits and participate in NFA audits and DSRO examinations, including coordinating audit requests and documentation • Oversee daily trade, position, and cash reconciliations, ensuring timely investigation and resolution of breaks • Partner with Finance leadership to document, implement, and continuously improve core accounting policies and procedures, including Capital and Segregation • Help design and maintain processes to support required tax reporting, including IRS Form 1099-B

Job Requirements

You have 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including time within a CFTC-regulated FCM, SEC Broker-Dealer, or similarly regulated financial institution.
You have an active CPA license (required).
You have a solid understanding of CFTC financial rules—including net capital, segregation, and reporting requirements—and are eager to deepen your expertise.
You have hands-on experience supporting or preparing regulatory financial filings, such as the Form 1-FR-FCM, SIDR, and segregation schedules.
You hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance.
You have experience working with or improving financial control processes in a regulated environment (e.g., reconciliations, reporting workflows, documentation, controls).
You have, or are able to pass, the Series 27 exam immediately upon hiring.
You bring strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data, spot issues, and communicate insights clearly.
You are detail-oriented, highly accurate in your work, and comfortable operating in a control-heavy environment.
You are an effective communicator who can work cross-functionally and explain financial concepts to non-finance partners.
You manage competing priorities well and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.
You are proficient with Microsoft Excel and experienced with accounting ERP systems such as Sage, NetSuite, or Oracle.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO for full-time employees (we're extremely flexible with the exception of the first few weeks before & into the NFL season)
16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
Home office stipend
A connected virtual-first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce
5% 401k match, FSA, company paid health, dental, vision plan options for employees and dependents