Accounting Manager, OCSE
About The Position
A great experience starts with you! Join our team to help create and develop the future of live entertainment and sports in Orange County! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel best suit you, as an applicant, you can always see your application status in your profile. Mission: To enrich the lives in our community through shared experiences, welcoming spaces, and responsible actions. Vision: We will be the social and entertainment center of Orange County – a place where the cultural kaleidoscope of the region converges and connects. Our vibrant, rich collection of experiences will celebrate the diversity of our community. Values: Be Safe | Do the Right Thing | Be Generous | Include Everyone | Make it Easy | Be Bold The Accounting Manager plays a key role on OC Sports & Entertainment (OCSE) and OCVIBE’s finance and accounting team. Reporting to the Director, Finance , this position is responsible for ensuring the accurate month end close for several unique entities including OCVIBE’s infrastructure related entities, OCVIBE Security, and OCSE’s Strategic Leadership and Shared Services as well as providing accounting management and leadership. This role would also be responsible for delivering timely, accurate and insightful financial reports including the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and KPI reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university
- Active CPA license is required
- Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance
- Advanced ability to interpret complex data with strong attention to detail, build process flows, and communicate results to various stakeholders
- Proven record of managing staff and handling competing priorities under strict deadlines.
- Must have excellent time management and organizational skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate high-visibility stakeholder relationships; must have a customer service mentality
Nice To Haves
- Experience in entertainment and corporate sponsorships a plus; ability to thrive in a growth-oriented organization
Responsibilities
- Manage and execute all accounting functions, including complex journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end close process
- Manage accounts payable invoice coding and fixed assets where appropriate
- Work with the accounting team and other finance/accounting partners to accurately book revenue and event related expenses
- Manage the recording of District sponsorship related revenue and expense transactions in accordance with contractual requirements
- Manage transaction processing, research, analysis, and reporting
- Support FP&A team with periodic forecasting/budgeting, variance analysis, cash flow planning, and corporate allocations
- Manage monthly balance sheet reconciliations, perform thorough account analyses and transaction research, and resolve issues and discrepancies promptly
- Manage and review monthly intercompany billings and facilitate cash management and intercompany cash settlement process
- Ensure strict adherence to U.S. GAAP standards.
- Manage sales and use tax returns and audits, and support the Finance Department with City of Anaheim, and NHL audits when necessary
- Directly supervise and mentor Staff Accountants, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Support the Director, Finance in the stand-up of new business processes and the implementation of enterprise-wide IT and procurement systems
- Manage cash forecasting, and treasury activities to ensure optimal liquidity and strategic decision-making
- Act as a primary liaison for client stakeholders and vendors, effectively communicating and outlining solutions to complex challenges
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
