SANNA E.M. RYDBERG- SINGH
San Mateo,CA
Summary
Accomplished financial professional with 7 years of accounting and FP&A experience that is passionate about delivering exceptional value, results and strong work ethic. Have extensive experience collaborating with teams, showcasing agility in face of challenges and thinking strategically in-line with organizational goals. Eager to join a technology company with talented people and a vibrant culture and apply my international experience to a global multinational corporation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager - Soccer United Marketing
Major League Soccer
2022.01 - Current
- Controller's right-hand man and take lead on internal as well as external quarterly and annual audits and required bank reporting
- Maintain accounting books for Major League Soccer's for-profit marketing arm, Soccer United Marketing, with total annual revenue of $400+ Million, including new exclusive Apple broadcast deal
- Prepare and report game settlements for 100+ international games annually for MLS and LigaMX clubs as well as national teams worldwide
- Reconcile Intercompany accounts for 10+ entities and prepare consolidated financial statements
- Mentor and advise team of two and oversee accounting and reporting of Digital entity
- Establish strong working relationship and partnership with Legal, Media, Broadcast, Marketing, FP&A and IT
Senior Accountant - International Subsidiaries
Major League Soccer
2019.01 - 2021.12
- Direct report to CFO and prepared consolidated financial statements for US entities, Major League Soccer and Soccer United Marketing, with annual revenue of $500+ Million
- Maintained accounting books and prepared financial statements for 5 international subsidiaries in Canada, The Netherlands and Luxembourg with annual revenue of $35+ Million
- Worked with internal and external tax teams in developing and maintaining arm's length transfer pricing for Intercompany transactions
- Contributed to monthly processes, monthly budget and forecasting for Canadian territory
- Lead tax return filings and external audits for subsidiaries
- Worked on projects including FX analysis (USD/CAD/EUR/GBP), cash flow projection, CAT reporting, etc.
- Middleman between IT and FP&A when implementing international entities in Hyperion
Accounting Supervisor
Orlando City Soccer
2017.07 - 2018.12
- Managed team of four, two Senior and two Staff Accountants
- Led budget planning and projections between 15+ departments of $40+ Million in revenue and $35+ Million in operational expenses
- Supported IT with implementation of reporting and budgeting tool, Vena Solutions
- Assisted in annual external audit
- Prepared quarterly and annual financial statements for 5 entities
- Assisted in cost segregation of $100+ Million soccer stadium and implemented fixed asset software in Salesforce
Team/Finance Manager
Orlando City Soccer
2015.10 - 2017.06
- Oversaw team operations budget (both MLS, USL and NWSL) of $10+ Million in operating expenses and managed accurate and timely processing of invoices and account maintenance
- Managed and traveled with women's professional soccer team, Orlando Pride
- Coordinated all in and off-season travel and accommodations as well as all immigration filings for league as well as national team players
- Assisted general manager, coaching and support staff with various tasks including scouting trips, team bonding activities, meal planning, training schedules, salary tracking, league communication etc.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL2018
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Long Island University
Brookville, NY2011
Skills
- Proactive and Focused
- Service and Detail-Oriented
- Compassionate
- Strong Work Ethic
- Dynamic Team Player
- Mindset: Everything is Figureoutable
- SAP I US GAAP I IFRS I Hyperion I Microsoft GP I Quickbooks I Salesforce I Vena Solutions I Square POS I Excel I Concur I Salesforce I Morningstar
OTHER SKILLS AND INTERESTS
- Fluent in Swedish and English
- Played professional soccer in Sweden and at the collegiate level in the US
- Hobbies include outdoor activities with family and friends, private finance and world cuisine
CITIZENSHIPS
- United States of America
- Sweden
Timeline
Accounting Manager - Soccer United Marketing
Major League Soccer
2022.01 - Current
Senior Accountant - International Subsidiaries
Major League Soccer
2019.01 - 2021.12
Accounting Supervisor
Orlando City Soccer
2017.07 - 2018.12
Team/Finance Manager
Orlando City Soccer
2015.10 - 2017.06
MBA - Accounting
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Long Island University
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