Controller- Wrigley Field

Salary: $90,000-$100,000. Bonus eligible.

About Levy

The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.

About the role

As the Controller for Levy-Wrigley Field, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate management and reporting of the location's finances across multiple entities related to Wrigley Field and Sloan Park. While reporting to the Wrigley Field Finance Director, the Controller remains part of the location leadership team, participating in management meetings and building strong relationships with location stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process for all campus entities across both the Food/Beverage and Retail portfolios
• Manage two direct reports and their related processes and job requirements
• Accurately report and communicate daily revenues and tender receipts
• Work closely with location and corporate IT and technology vendors to report and assist in the resolution of tender inaccuracies
• Work with corporate accounting teams to maintain a reconciled and accurate balance sheet
• Support Finance Director in annual plan, monthly variance analysis, and weekly forecasting
• Work with partner accounting teams on a monthly, post-event, and ad hoc basis
• Communicate financial progress and outlook to operations leadership teams
• Maintain modern and innovative accounting and data entry processes
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Lead annual and ad hoc audits (both internal and client-required)
• Ensure internal audit compliance across the Wrigley and Sloan Park campuses
• Manage cash room and credit card receipt reconciliation processes

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience; experience within the hospitality, foodservice, or retail industry preferred
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Strong attention to detail and well-organized
• Ability to work within an extremely fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.