ABOUT MOTIV SPORTS

Motiv Sports is on a mission to “disrupt endurance.” We create, market, manage and deliver world‑class endurance events—marathons, half‑marathons, 10Ks, triathlons and lifestyle festivals—across 9 U.S. cities and iconic races such as Surf City Marathon, Bay to Breakers, Napa‑to‑Sonoma Half Marathon and more. Our events engage more than 150,000 participants annually and foster communities united by forward motion. (Motiv Sports)

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a seasoned Head of Accounting to lead our U.S. finance operations. You will own the full accounting cycle, safeguard the integrity of our multi‑state, multi‑entity general ledger, and develop scalable controls for a transaction‑heavy environment that supports a portfolio of high‑volume race events.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA license (active and in good standing).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s a plus).
• 5–10 years of accounting experience including at least 5 years managing people.
• Demonstrated success overseeing high‑volume AP, establishing robust internal controls and preparing audited financial statements.
• Proficiency with mid‑market Quickbooks Online, Bill.com, Ramp and advanced Excel / data‑analytics skills.
• Working knowledge of multi‑state sales and income tax rules.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a process‑improvement mindset.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit both of the following, in PDF format:

• Résumé/CV detailing your relevant experience.
• Cover letter (max. one page) explaining:
• Why Motiv Sports’ mission and events resonate with you.
• How your background will help us strengthen financial controls and support scalable growth.
• Why you are currently seeking a new position.

Applications without a tailored cover letter will not be considered. Please send to HR@motivsports.com.
Motiv Sports is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• Please send a cover letter to HR@motivsports.com.

Licence/Certification:

• CPA Licence (preferred)

Work Location: Remot

• Financial Leadership
• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting, monthly close, consolidations and audited annual statements.
• Manage and mentor a small team of senior accountants and bookkeepers; set clear objectives and foster professional growth.
• Controls & Compliance
• Design and enforce internal controls for a high‑volume Accounts Payable (AP) function, ensuring accurate, timely vendor payments and proper coding.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, multi‑state sales & use tax, and income‑tax filings; liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Cooperate with budget manager on budget building and reconciliation.
• Process Improvement
• Streamline workflows and leverage automation to reduce manual entry and error risk.
• Implement KPI dashboards for AP aging, cash forecasting and event‑level profitability.
• Strategic Partnership
• Provide timely financial insights to the CFO and Event Operations teams to support budgeting, pricing and vendor negotiations.
• Participate on‑site at select race weekends (1‑2 trips per year) to understand operational drivers and strengthen cross‑functional relationships.