Manager, Accounting

About OEG Sports & Entertainment

OEG Sports & Entertainment (“OEGSE”) delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates ICE District a 25-acre mixed use development project located in the heart of downtown Edmonton. The project was awarded Engineering News-Record’s 2020 Global Best Project Award in the Retail/Mixed-Use Development category. ICE District is home to a mix of premium office space, high-end residences, a luxury hotel, boutique shops and restaurants, all anchored by Rogers Place, a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment facility that is home to the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers.

Our vision is to be a global leader in sports & entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well! We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Accounting, this position is responsible for managing the full cycle accounting process for OEGSE’s real estate and property management businesses.

Your Focus in this Role

• Manage the accounting team’s day-to-day activities for real estate, property management and construction project accounting.
• Improve accounting and reporting processes to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with internal controls.
• Oversee the full accounting cycle for the operations and development portfolio (A/R, A/P, draw processing, job costing, inventory, and revenue recognition).
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and budget-to-actual variance analysis to ensure accurate and reliable accounting records across the portfolio.
• Lead, train, and mentor accounting team members.
• Evaluate financial reporting systems and general ledger reporting; design and implement improvements that support operational and financial reporting needs.
• Drive the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and review results before finalizing.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting packages for portfolio projects.
• Perform balance sheet reviews and provide consolidated variance commentary on key accounts.
• Provide historical financial analysis and variance insights to support budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

You’re a service-minded leader who supports internal partners and third-party managers. You take ownership, work well with autonomy, and consistently deliver on deadlines. You adapt quickly to changing priorities and look for practical ways to improve how work gets done. You lead with a team-first mindset and collaborate effectively across functions. You bring strong attention to detail and judgment to ensure accurate reporting and control compliance. You build trust and strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. You prioritize, stay organized, and communicate clearly to keep work moving with minimal rework.

Education, Experience and Skills

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting.
• Real estate, property management, or construction accounting experience.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in a related field.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams and third-party managers.
• Ability to identify errors, understand underlying drivers, and make decisions that balance operational and financial impacts.
• CPA designation would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency with property management/accounting software (e.g., Yardi) would be considered an asset.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Great Plains, MR) and strong Microsoft Excel skills would be considered an asset.

What’s in it for you?

• 100% employer paid benefits + RSP matching program
• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment ticket options
• Healthcare and lifestyle spending account options
• On-site parking and transit allowance
• On-site gym
• Beautiful office space located downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place, with easy access to the LRT
• Social work culture and employee events

Next Steps:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team. Stay in Touch! Official Edmonton Oilers Website | NHL.com