Corporate Technical & Reporting Controller

Legends • Norwalk, CT

37d • Onsite

About The Position

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component - feasibility & consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking - of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting and a CPA.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in financial management, and prior experience in a similar role.
• Proven expertise in financial consolidation, reporting, and compliance.
• Strong experience in coordinating audit activities and managing reporting.
• Prior experience with ERP systems and advanced financial modeling tools
• Experience coordinating with auditors from a Controllership perspective.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board, or other outside stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance.
• Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team; the foresight and ability to delegate accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight and Reporting:
• Ensure monthly financials are prepared and distributed timely and accurately, while keeping up with the continuous changing tasks of the month month-end close process.
• Analyze financial reports pre-close and post-close to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes.
• Oversee accurate preparation of the Consolidate financial statements, including international entities under US GAAP.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, external lenders, and the board of directors.
• Recommend improvements to the month-end close processes as needed.
• Analyze, conclude and document technical accounting areas, including implementing new accounting pronouncements
• Assist in handling the day-to-day operations, ensuring all basic accounting functions are being performed properly.
• Approve various account reconciliations and assist in resolving any discrepancies timely.
• Compliance and Internal Controls:
• Own the accounting policies, including incorporating enhancements due to changes within business, regulatory changes or accounting guidance
• Develop and implement internal controls and process enhancements around the month-end close, and other business processes as required.
• Oversee compliance with corporate policies, including internal control requirements.
• Coordinate with the external auditors around audit planning, interim testing, and year-end testing for annual financial statement audit requirements.
• Strategic Financial Management:
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making, including variance analysis and KPI tracking.
• Lead financial integration for new entities, ensuring harmonized reporting and compliance.
• Partner with the FP&A team to deliver timely monthly results.
• Team Leadership and Development:
• Leverage strengths of the current team members, clearly define the roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals
• Supervise and mentor accounting and finance teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
• Process Improvement and Systems Management:
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, including ERP system implementation and upgrades.
• Lead initiatives to standardize financial processes and reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Act as a liaison between regional finance teams, senior management, and external stakeholders, including external auditors.
• Assist in preparation of materials for lender reporting, board meetings and audit committees, providing clear and actionable financial insights.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees