VP, Accounting & Tax
arenaclub
1 month ago
Full-time
On-site
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000 - $300,000 USD yearly
Finance
Moneyboard classification: Published range reaches threshold
Reported USD annual base: $250,000–$300,000
Original source: Greenhouse
About Arena Club
Arena Club is building the number one digital marketplace for collectibles. We started by reinventing the hobby with the first-ever digital card show, and we are expanding into new categories so collectors can buy, sell, grade, and showcase everything they care about in one place. Spearheaded by 5x World Series Champion Derek Jeter and serial entrepreneur Brian Lee, our fully digital marketplace is grounded in trust, transparency, and fun, featuring grading and authentication, vaulting, and digital pack openings that let collectors build and display their collections in a personalized online showroom from anywhere in the world.
About the Role
We are seeking a Vice President of Accounting & Tax. As a key member of the team, you'll own the close, the financial statements, controls, and tax posture of a fast-growing collectibles platform. This is a unique opportunity to build and scale a talented accounting team through our next phase of growth. You'll have oversight of accounting, tax, technical accounting, internal controls, and accounting operations. This is a hands-on role that will need to be close to the operational day-to-day while also helping to scale for the long term.
What You’ll Do
Own all accounting operations: general ledger, revenue, AP/AR, payroll, consolidations, equity accounting, and the monthly, quarterly, and annual close
Own the ASC 606 revenue framework across every line: marketplace transactions, grading and authentication, vaulting and storage fees, repacks and digital pack openings, and shipping; including the principal versus agent determination for each and the documentation behind it
Oversee direct and indirect tax reporting, scaling opportunities, and long-term roadmap
Design and operate the internal control environment, and enable effective control management that doesn’t constrain business growth
Own the external audit end-to-end: auditor remit, PBC discipline, and a clean opinion delivered on schedule
Own the accounting technology stack: ERP configuration and roadmap, revenue and close automation, tax engine, and the data pipeline from our platform into the ledger
Partner with leadership and other cross-functional Finance teams to assess growth opportunities and the associated accounting and tax implications
Build, mentor, and lead the accounting and tax team
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; active CPA
15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years leading a team as a Controller, VP of Accounting, or equivalent
Familiarity with direct and indirect tax topics and ability to assess risk
Hands-on ERP ownership (NetSuite or equivalent), including implementation or a major re-implementation
Experience in collectibles, resale, or another category involving custody or physical inventory
Exposure to money movement and payment operations such as processors, settlement timing, chargebacks, and fraud loss accounting
Big 4 foundation with subsequent industry operating experience
AI-forward working style, actively using AI tooling to accelerate reconciliation, documentation, and technical research
The base salary range listed is a guideline. Actual compensation is determined based on skills, experience, and the impact you bring. Total compensation includes base salary, bonus, and equity.
Salary Range
$250,000—$300,000 USD
Reported USD annual base: $250,000–$300,000
Original source: Greenhouse
About Arena Club
Arena Club is building the number one digital marketplace for collectibles. We started by reinventing the hobby with the first-ever digital card show, and we are expanding into new categories so collectors can buy, sell, grade, and showcase everything they care about in one place. Spearheaded by 5x World Series Champion Derek Jeter and serial entrepreneur Brian Lee, our fully digital marketplace is grounded in trust, transparency, and fun, featuring grading and authentication, vaulting, and digital pack openings that let collectors build and display their collections in a personalized online showroom from anywhere in the world.
About the Role
We are seeking a Vice President of Accounting & Tax. As a key member of the team, you'll own the close, the financial statements, controls, and tax posture of a fast-growing collectibles platform. This is a unique opportunity to build and scale a talented accounting team through our next phase of growth. You'll have oversight of accounting, tax, technical accounting, internal controls, and accounting operations. This is a hands-on role that will need to be close to the operational day-to-day while also helping to scale for the long term.
What You’ll Do
Own all accounting operations: general ledger, revenue, AP/AR, payroll, consolidations, equity accounting, and the monthly, quarterly, and annual close
Own the ASC 606 revenue framework across every line: marketplace transactions, grading and authentication, vaulting and storage fees, repacks and digital pack openings, and shipping; including the principal versus agent determination for each and the documentation behind it
Oversee direct and indirect tax reporting, scaling opportunities, and long-term roadmap
Design and operate the internal control environment, and enable effective control management that doesn’t constrain business growth
Own the external audit end-to-end: auditor remit, PBC discipline, and a clean opinion delivered on schedule
Own the accounting technology stack: ERP configuration and roadmap, revenue and close automation, tax engine, and the data pipeline from our platform into the ledger
Partner with leadership and other cross-functional Finance teams to assess growth opportunities and the associated accounting and tax implications
Build, mentor, and lead the accounting and tax team
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; active CPA
15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years leading a team as a Controller, VP of Accounting, or equivalent
Familiarity with direct and indirect tax topics and ability to assess risk
Hands-on ERP ownership (NetSuite or equivalent), including implementation or a major re-implementation
Experience in collectibles, resale, or another category involving custody or physical inventory
Exposure to money movement and payment operations such as processors, settlement timing, chargebacks, and fraud loss accounting
Big 4 foundation with subsequent industry operating experience
AI-forward working style, actively using AI tooling to accelerate reconciliation, documentation, and technical research
The base salary range listed is a guideline. Actual compensation is determined based on skills, experience, and the impact you bring. Total compensation includes base salary, bonus, and equity.
Salary Range
$250,000—$300,000 USD