Insomniac - Controller

Insomniac Events•Calabasas, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Job Summary: WHO ARE YOU? Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at corporate accounting? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of corporate accounting. Is this you? Read on… WHO ARE WE? Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority. Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993. THE ROLE The Controller takes a key leadership role in overseeing the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives. This is a hybrid position and not remote.

Requirements

10+ years’ of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Advanced knowledge of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP and IFRS)
Knowledge of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations and provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act required
Proven ability to manage teams to support planning and building large-scale events or music festivals
Proven ability to develop and execute staff training sessions
Sterling reputation for excellence in the required role with at least five top notch references
Proficiency in spreadsheets and Oracle Fusion preferred experience
Must be motivated with an “Everything is possible” attitude
Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

Responsibilities

Oversee the activities of the accounting department for the accurate and timely reporting of financial statement consolidation requirements and annual audits
Administer regulatory reporting, including tax planning, technical accounting and internal control compliance
Builds, develops and manages accounting team capable of carrying out needed initiatives
Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data
Aligns financial policies and procedures with company objectives and provides management with information vital to the decision-making process
Partner with cross-functional teams to develop priorities to ensure that all teams are properly trained
Manage outsourced functions
Assist the VP of Finance on a wide variety of special projects, such as acquisition integrations and information technology enhancements
Support recruiting, onboarding, training and development for various team members
Some travel may be required (economy)