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# Director, Accounting at Major League Baseball

- **Company:** Major League Baseball
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-07-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://www.mlb.com/careers/opportunities?gh_jid=8049460

## Job description

Tickets.com is looking for a Director of Accounting to manage the organization’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining strong internal controls and compliance activities. This is a hands-on role, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, compliance with accounting standards, managing the accounting team, overseeing tax reporting and cash management, and providing strategic financial leadership to support operational efficiency and organizational goals.

Tickets.com, a wholly owned subsidiary of Major League Baseball (MLB), delivers innovative, cutting-edge technologies to enable frictionless and unforgettable fan experiences in venues across the globe. Together with MLB, Tickets.com is changing the landscape of the live sports and entertainment industry, delivering new digital venue and ticketing experiences to millions of fans. Using cutting-edge technology, our platform and applications are consumed by fans, stadiums, and MLB teams.

We are assembling a world-class team to build on these experiences, to scale platforms and products that anticipate emerging opportunities, including dynamic pricing and offers and digital, contactless ticketing. Our mission is to provide premium, innovative live experiences for our clients and their patrons.

## Responsibilities

- Direct and oversee the daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, and fixed assets
- Manage the month-end and year-end close process, including preparing summary financials and internal management reports
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and analysis
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
- Develop, monitor, and maintain strong internal controls
- Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis
- Prepare journal entries and review reconciliations
- Work closely with external financial and business/payments auditors
- Analyze financial data and provide results and recommendations to management
- Review and approve client settlements and cash transfers
- Work with third-party clients and vendors
- Oversee parent company reporting and intercompany including settlements
- Recommend financial system improvements and process automation
- Assist with tax filings and regulatory requirements Sales, Use, State, and Federal
- Oversee travel and assist with special projects
- Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team
- Foster a positive, inclusive, professional work environment
- Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback
- Evaluate staffing needs and support recruitment, training, and retention efforts

## Qualifications & Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Eight or more years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting and GAAP
- Experience managing audits and financial compliance
- Experience with Oracle Fusion accounting software, preferred
- Advanced Excel and accounting software skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Experience with accounting for multiple-entity and international consolidations
- Must be willing and able to work independently on assigned projects
- Strong initiative with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, including prioritization and follow-through
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Supervisory experience
- Strong attention to detail with a process improvement mindset
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Familiarity working for a technology and/or software development company is positive

Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $190,000.00 (Base Salary) + Bonus

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, TDC believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees.

Top TDC Perks & Benefits

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Company Contributed 401K Plan
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Access to Free Tickets to Baseball Games & MLB.TV
- Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Onsite/Online Training & Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Pet Insurance

Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

California Residents: Please see our [California Recruitment Privacy Policy](https://www.mlb.com/careers/ccpa) for more details.

Colorado Residents: Colorado based applicants may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at accommodations@mlb.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

Are you ready to Step Up to the Plate? Apply below!

## About Major League Baseball

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Major League Baseball (MLB) is the premier professional baseball league in the United States and Canada, overseeing 30 member clubs and managing the sport’s business, operations, media, and community development.
- **Entity Type**: Private (membership association)
- **Headquarters**: New York, NY, USA (1271 Avenue of the Americas)
- **Founded**: 1903 (modern MLB; National League founded 1876, American League 1901)
- **Founders**: Not applicable (league formed by merger of existing leagues)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Professional sports league, entertainment, media, and technology
- **Target customers**: B2C (fans) and B2B (broadcasters, sponsors, licensees, clubs)
- **Mission**: To provide the premier form of athletic entertainment in a manner that is fun and socially responsible while strengthening and enhancing the communities in which we operate. [mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/careers/home)
- **Vision**: To be the global sport of choice for youth to play, fans of all backgrounds to enjoy, and a desired destination for employment. [mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/careers/home)

## Products & Services
- **MLB.TV**: Live streaming of every out-of-market game across devices (digital subscription service)
- **MLB Network**: 24/7 television network with live games, analysis, and original programming (cable/satellite)
- **MLB.com & MLB App**: Official digital platforms for news, stats, video, tickets, and merchandise
- **Statcast**: Advanced data analytics system tracking every pitch, hit, and player movement (technology platform)
- **MLB Youth Academies & Development Programs**: Free baseball/softball training, STEM education, and college scholarship opportunities at facilities in Compton, New Orleans, and other locations
- **Special Events**: World Series, All-Star Game, World Baseball Classic, and international series (live event production)
- **Licensing & Sponsorship**: Official merchandise, partner activations, and corporate partnerships

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (league is privately held; individual club valuations range from $1B–$7B+)
- **Key Metric**: Not publicly available; estimated annual league revenue in the billions (industry reports)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (no external investors); key partners include major broadcasters (ESPN, Fox, TBS), sponsors (Nike, Chevrolet, Mastercard), and technology providers (AWS for Statcast)
- **Growth Signals**: Global expansion with offices in London, Tokyo, Mexico City, and China; record digital viewership on MLB.TV; continued investment in youth development and international events like the World Baseball Classic

## Competitive Advantages
- **Historic Brand**: Over a century of cultural relevance and a deeply loyal fan base
- **Data & Analytics Leadership**: Proprietary Statcast system provides unmatched player and game data, driving innovation on and off the field
- **Media & Content Ecosystem**: Vertically integrated production (MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB.TV) and control over digital distribution
- **Global Reach**: Established international offices and development centers in key markets (Japan, Europe, Latin America, Asia)

## Strategic Focus
- **Global Growth**: Expanding the sport’s footprint through international events, academies, and media rights deals
- **Digital Innovation**: Enhancing fan experiences via streaming, personalization, and data-driven content
- **Youth & Community**: Strengthening talent pipelines and making baseball more accessible through free academies and the “PLAY BALL” initiative
- **Workplace Excellence**: Positioning MLB as a top employer by fostering inclusiveness, teamwork, and professional development

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Emphasis on excellence, accountability, integrity, inclusiveness, and teamwork. [mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/careers/home)
- **Locations**: Major offices in New York (HQ), Secaucus (NJ), Boulder (CO), San Francisco (CA), London (UK), Tokyo (Japan), and Vero Beach (FL); plus youth academies in Compton and New Orleans. [mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/careers/locations)
- **Benefits**: Competitive health, wellness, and financial benefits, plus a strong focus on community engagement and volunteer opportunities. [mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/careers/home)
- **Career Development**: Structured summer internship program with exposure to senior leadership; opportunities across software engineering, analytics, marketing, legal, HR, finance, and more. [mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/careers/programs)
- **Hybrid/Remote**: Not explicitly stated; in-office presence expected at most locations (especially NYC), but some roles may offer flexibility

## Sources
1. [mlb.com - MLB Careers Home](https://www.mlb.com/careers/home)
2. [mlb.com - League Opportunities](https://www.mlb.com/careers/opportunities)
3. [mlb.com - About MLB](https://www.mlb.com/official-information/about-mlb)
4. [mlb.com - Office Locations](https://www.mlb.com/careers/locations)
5. [mlb.com - Programs (Internship)](https://www.mlb.com/careers/programs)

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