Director, JV Accounting

Live Nation Entertainment•Miami, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Live Nation Entertainment is seeking a Director of JV Accounting to oversee accounting and financial reporting for its LATAM division, ensuring accurate results, timely closes, and compliance with US GAAP and company policies. The role works closely with local finance teams, joint ventures, and corporate accounting to standardize processes and strengthen internal controls. It reports to the SVP, Group Reporting and Controlling. The Director leads and develops the accounting team; oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual closes; reviews financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules; and ensures appropriate accounting for key areas including foreign currency, intercompany transactions, and non-controlling interests. The role also oversees joint venture reporting, acquisition accounting integration, audit coordination, SOX-related controls where applicable, and improvements to accounting systems and workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including direct management and development of an accounting team.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, accounting operations, financial reporting, consolidations, and internal controls.
Experience with multiple entities and currencies across LATAM, including foreign currency translation and remeasurement, intercompany eliminations, and non-controlling interests.
Ability to review detailed accounting work, resolve complex issues, and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and local finance teams.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems.
English and Spanish proficiency.

Nice To Haves

CPA.
MBA.
Public accounting experience.
Experience with joint ventures and acquisition accounting integration.
Oracle and BPC experience.
Portuguese proficiency.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and mentor the accounting team by setting priorities, assigning responsibilities, balancing workloads, and providing training and performance feedback.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, establish deadlines, review journal entries and reconciliations, and ensure complete and accurate deliverables.
Oversee preparation and review of financial statements and supporting schedules for consolidated reporting; analyze the P&L and balance sheet, investigate unusual balances, and resolve reconciling items.
Ensure appropriate US GAAP accounting for revenue, expenses, accruals, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, foreign currency, and non-controlling interests, including current and long-term classifications.
Review joint venture financial reporting and coordinate with local finance teams to resolve accounting differences, reconcile intercompany balances, and support consolidation and eliminations.
Oversee accounting integration for acquisitions, including opening balances, reporting requirements, and adoption of company procedures; review acquisition transaction costs and legal expenses for proper treatment and timely accruals.
Establish, maintain, and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support accurate financial reporting and SOX compliance where applicable.
Partner with the Director of Accounting on the design, implementation, and monitoring of accounting policies, financial-reporting controls, and audit requirements.
Coordinate internal and external audits, assign supporting schedules, review responses, and ensure findings are resolved on time.
Review annual joint venture financial audit results for completeness and accuracy, and validate shareholder distribution calculations against governing agreements.
Partner with Tax, Treasury, Legal, and corporate finance on reporting and compliance matters.
Support budgets, forecasts, and management requests with reliable accounting information and variance explanations.
Identify and implement improvements to accounting systems and workflows, including ERP transformation projects.

Benefits

Medical, vision, dental, and mental health benefits for employees and their families.
Access to a health care concierge.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
Free concert tickets.
Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days.
401(k) program with company match.
Stock reimbursement program.
New parent programs, including caregiver leave and baby bonuses.
Fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support.
Career and skill development programs through School of Live.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan repayment.
Volunteer time off.
Crowdfunding match.