Justin M.
Controller at Carolina Hurricanes and Lenovo Center
- Role
- Controller at Carolina Hurricanes
- Location
- Raleigh, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Justin M.
I am currently working for the Carolina Hurricanes/Lenovo Center as a Controller, responsible for the financial aspects of the Carolina Hurricanes, Lenovo Center, and related entities. I am a licensed CPA in North Carolina. I graduated from the Masters of Accounting program at the University of Connecticut and also achieved a B.S. from North Carolina State University in Accounting with a concentration in Financial Analysis. Combining my passion for sports with my profession as an accountant has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me and I look forward to my continued growth in the field of sports and entertainment management.
Experience
Controller
Jun 2021 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US
Responsible for the monthly/annual financial budgeting/reporting and analysis of Hurricanes Hockey (Carolina Hurricanes), as well as overseeing all financial activity of Gale Force Sports Entertainment (Lenovo Center), BB Trinity F&B, The Local restaurant, and Carolina Hurricanes Foundation. Primary contact for managing external audit requests (up to three per year with our independent auditors, NHLPA, and NHL), federal/state tax reporting requirements, and NHL specific financial reporting. Routinely review month end journal entries within Sage Intacct and balance sheet reconciliations in Excel. Review multi-entity payroll entries for accuracy. Actively engage in cash management functions to optimize revenue and efficiency. Assist in ad hoc finance projects as needed. Oversee a team of four accounting staff and report to the CFO. Continually seeking out areas for process improvements in our existing workflows and implementing solutions that help expedite and simplify the procedures while increasing adaptability and flexibility for future enhancements as circumstances change.
Education
University of Connecticut School of Business
Master of Science (M.S.), Accounting
2015 — 2016
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
2012 — 2015
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication Abilities
- Quickbooks
- Accounts Payable
- Customer Service
- Accounting
- Time Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Retail Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Bookkeeping
- Government Auditing
- Teamwork
- Auditing
- Solid Computer Skills
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.