Director of Field Finance | Full-Time | Remote

Responsibilities

• Serve as interim Director of Finance at venues that have open finance positions.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares 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 the 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&Ls, 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, operating expenses, and insurance records.
• Be subject matter experts on accounting systems and processes.
• 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.
• 5-7+ years of progressive work experience in accounting & finance.
• Prior experience in sports, entertainment, and 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, and payroll) is ideal but not required.
• Solid operations focus with a diverse skill set in financial planning and analysis preferred.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication 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.

Pay

$105,000 - $135,000 annually, with bonus eligibility.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

Company Information

Oak View Group is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

About the Role

The Director of Field Finance will report to the Senior Regional Director of Finance. In this role, the Field Finance Director will be an advisor to and collaborator with the Senior Regional Director of Finance to provide information, analysis, and insights/recommendations with respect to corporate strategy, as well as financial and accounting matters. They will be responsible for overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the facilities' organization.

Company Culture

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

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.