Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Oak View Group is a leading company in the sports and entertainment industry, and they are seeking a Regional Director of Finance. This role involves overseeing fiscal responsibilities, providing financial analysis and insights, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for the Venue Management accounting, financial reporting/planning, functions with the ability to delegate, inspire and be 'hands-on' in key areas
- Lead all accounting functions, including cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, revenue, GL, and all regulatory reporting requirements for a managed arena
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
- Assist with preparing venue budgets and forecasts as well as tracking reports, including explanation of variances
- Reviews balance sheet reconciliations on a quarterly basis with their manage venues
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- 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
Skills
- BS Accounting or Finance
- 5-7+ years of progressive work experience in accounting & finance
- Prior experience in sports, entertainment, facility management
- 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
- 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
- CPA preferred
- Prior regional oversight of multiple venues preferred
- Solid operations focus with diverse skill set in financial planning and analysis preferred
- Public accounting experience is a plus
- NetSuite and Sage experience is a plus
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- 401(k) matching
- Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)
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