Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead finance partner across the Core Events portfolio, including ownership of event-level P&L oversight and reporting
• Own Finance sign-off of event P&Ls, including review, challenge, and validation of revenue, costs, and margin outcomes prior to close and reporting
• Partner closely with Controllership to ensure accuracy of accounting treatment, completeness of accruals, and adherence to financial reporting policies
• Manage and develop Event Accountants, including review of work product and development planning
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close deliverables, including review of journal entries, variance explanations, and management reporting outputs
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year planning processes for assigned event portfolio
• Partner with business leads to monitor revenue performance, cost drivers, and margin optimization
• Provide variance analysis vs. plan, prior year, and latest forecast with actionable insights
• Maintain and enhance financial models for ticketing, hospitality packages, and event operations
• Support contract analysis and accounting treatment (e.g., revenue recognition, cost capitalization, principal vs. agent considerations)
• Ensure alignment with corporate finance policies, audit requirements, and internal control standards
• Act as finance lead for key events, ensuring financial visibility, governance, and control in real time

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, or Accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Experience in live events, hospitality, sports, or entertainment businesses strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing junior team members or leading project workstreams
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial close processes, with experience reviewing or owning P&L accuracy
• Strong financial modeling, Excel, and data analysis skills
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and operate in fast-paced environments
• Strong understanding of event P&L structures, cost allocation, and profitability drivers
• Experience working with senior leadership and producing executive-ready deliverables