Director of Accounting

Talladega Superspeedway was created as a palace of speed in 1969 by NASCAR founder Bill France, Sr., who coined it “the Greatest Race Track in the World.”  At a mammoth 2.66-miles with 33 degrees of banking in the turns, it is NASCAR’s Most Competitive venue. The “Fun” track prides itself on being family friendly, especially with the introduction of the Talladega Garage Experience in 2019 where guests are immersed into motorsports like never before. The host of two major NASCAR weekends a year, the iconic ribbon of asphalt is easy accessible off I-20, located between Birmingham, AL, and Atlanta, GA.

Position Purpose/Overview

The Director of Accounting is primarily responsible for the preparation, review and communication of the Company’s financial statements and controls, as well as, participating in the development and execution of the Company’s strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

  • Prepare, review and ensure timely and accurate financial statements and supporting schedules, documentation and reconciliations required for monthly/quarterly/yearly close; 
  • Ensure compliance with external reporting standards (GAAP) and internal policies and procedures, including documentation, review and testing of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 controls;
  • Responsible for the preparation and review of financial planning, including monthly forecasts and annual budgets, with track president and department leaders, utilizing all available systems and personnel resources. Provide financial leadership and guidance to department leaders to assist in developing and preparing financial plans;
  • Effectively communicate and report results of operations, financial forecasts and operating plans to track president, department leaders and corporate finance, including discussion of variance analysis and cause of change schedules; 
  • Evaluate specific departments and parts of the business while acting as a partner to department leaders, including the development of performance metrics, tracking of results and recommending corrective actions when appropriate;
  • Prepare financial analysis of business unit strategic initiatives, including calculating and presenting return analysis for capital requests and measuring performance toward operating objectives;
  • Provide support for new business development initiatives including evaluating opportunities and risks, preparing pro-forma financial statements and modeling financial scenarios, and negotiation of agreements with public (government) and private (commercial) entities including the development of public-private partnership arrangements;
  • Provide support for areas of the business that integrate with accounting functions, including the ticketing, credential and sales systems;
  • Manage cash operations during significant events. This includes managing the distribution of cash to appropriate personnel, safely and securely collecting cash throughout the event, supervising the counting and recording of cash, and arranging for deposits. This position must ensure controls are in place to minimize the risk of loss and maintain a high level of security around the cash operations function;
  • Preparation and timely filing of applicable tax and regulatory responsibilities, including sales, tangible and intangible personal property;
  • Assist in creating, submitting, and executing future strategic plans;
  • Oversee payroll operations at the facility, including management of the payroll system; 
  • Additional responsibilities may be added to support the track president as appropriate.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Manage one full-time employee in the Administration (Accounting) function. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education And/Or Experience

  • Degree in Accounting from an accredited university with at least five years related experience. Must demonstrate a clear understanding and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).  Supervisory experience and experience with publicly traded companies is a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) and/or Certified Management Accountant, highly preferred

Other Personal Attributes

  • The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following:
    • Superb leadership, management and interpersonal skills
    • Strong technical skills with a focus in accounting, finance, analysis, forecasting and budgeting
    • Effective communication to all levels of management at the business unit and corporate
    • High personal and professional standards of ethics and integrity
    • True team player and collaborator

Apply Now!

Learn more about this role and our team by applying at www.careers.nascar.com for consideration.

We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won’t take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!

NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.