BettingJobs are currently seeking a Finance & Operations Director for an innovative sports betting organisation. As Finance & Operations Director you will be responsible for the management of all corporate finance matters, you will develop, interpret and implement financial procedures for financial planning, forecasting, modelling, state licensing and internal controls.

This role would ideally be suited to an individual with experience working within the sports betting industry, looking to advance their career with a rapidly expanding sports betting company.

Responsibilities:

• Planning: Clarify the business plan by formulating specific department goals that are in alignment with corporate accounting and finance goals.
• Process Improvement: Align accounting and finance processes with company objectives. Review data that measures company performance and health.
• Project and Staff Support: Assist team with the analysis of complex accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. Review financial and accounting documents, forms, and/or tax returns to ensure they are complete, accurate, and fulfill the company’s compliance obligations. As needed, prepare reports for one or more of the following: operating budgets, expense reports, cash flow reports, capital budgets, tax forms/filings, and/or audit reports.
• Licensing Compliance: Coordinate the management of state sports betting licenses across jurisdictions, including the preparation and submission of required filings, renewals, financial disclosures, and related reporting. Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to evolving regulatory requirements.
• Communication: Explain the interface between business objectives and departmental goals to Staff. Develop a process for the production of management reports, statistics, performance measures, etc. Implement the process and track results.
• Financial Expense: Plan the annual budget and ensure the company is operating within the approved budget. Assess resource needs (material, tools, etc.) and allocate them in accordance with the budget. Review expenses and prepare approval requests. Ensure projects are delivered within agreed-upon costs.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Must be able to apply knowledge of one or more of the following in completing daily assignments: GAAP, FAS, Tax regulations (domestic and/or international), and regulatory compliance frameworks relevant to the sports betting industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent number of years of experience in a related capacity in accounting/finance. MBA or graduate-level work is desirable.
• Requires 5–8 years of functional work experience in a corporate Accounting/Finance capacity and activities related to one or more of the following: general accounting, cost accounting, tax, financial analysis, financial audits, or regulatory compliance within a highly regulated industry.
• Experience working with state-level licensing requirements, especially in the context of gaming, betting, or other regulated verticals, is strongly preferred.
• Certification or working towards certification for CPA, CIA, or equivalent is encouraged.