[ref. x05518520] Director Field Finance

Oak View Group:

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Overview:

They will be responsible for overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the Facilities organization.

The successful candidate is someone with intrinsic motivation, someone who is energized by the challenges of driving the brand positioning and the customer relationship from a financial perspective, and as a result, maximizes the equity value of the organization.

The Field Director of Finance must be detail-oriented and have a passion for rolling up his/her sleeves. The culture at OVG supports those who possess a broad and strategic business perspective with a demonstrated tactical ability. This individual should possess a passion for the sports and entertainment industry, support team-first collaboration, and be able to adapt to a continually evolving business environment.

This role will pay a salary of $105,000 to $130,000 and is bonus eligible.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays)

This position will remain open until Dec 31, 2024.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as interim Director of Finance at venues that have open finance positions. Specific responsibilities will include:
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares financial statements for the Client and Corporate, and other financial reports, including monthly statements, Annual Budget and Annual Report.
• Collaborate with on-site venue finance teams and General Managers to ensure industry best practices are in place at all managed facilities.
• Partner with venue finance teams and General Managers in review and approval of venue budget in advance of presentation to clients.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Assist with projecting event deals, actual event P&L's, analysis, and "settlement" of shows on the night of events.
• Oversee payroll process for accuracy and timeliness of paychecks
• Oversee box office, ticket sale receipts and reporting
• Oversee food and beverage accounting
• Prepare appropriate state and local tax returns to be filed timely
• Directs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
• Be subject matter experts on accounting systems and process.
• Lead training of finance employees
• Oversee the onboarding of the finance function of new business opportunities
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Qualifications:

• BS Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred

• 7+ years of progressive work experience in accounting & finance
• Prior experience in sports, entertainment, facility management
• Prior regional oversight of multiple venues preferred
• Demonstrated experience as a “hands-on” finance professional
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and practices
• Experience managing back-office capabilities (A/P, A/R, Payroll) is ideal but not required
• Solid operations focus with diverse skill set in financial planning and analysis preferred
• Detail-oriented with exceptional planning and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Self-starter with the desire to work with people, develop ideas, and drive efficiencies
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• NetSuite and Sage experience is a plus.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.