Director of Accounting

ASM Global • Norwalk, CT

5d • 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!

The Director, Accounting will be responsible for leading the accounting team in the month end close process, ensuring adherence to internal controls and overseeing documentation of standard operating procedures. The preferred candidate will have 8+ years of accounting and internal controls experience with strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills plus advanced Excel knowledge. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter, detailed oriented and possess the ability to prioritize work in order to meet tight deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting field is required, CPA is preferred
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, 4+ years audit experience and experience in corporate, multi-entity environment is a plus
• Experience writing Policies and Standard Operating Procedures and ensuring compliance
• Experience documenting processes and maintaining internal controls, Sarbanes Oxley experience a plus
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interface with all levels of the organization and third-parties
• Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills, experience with D365 and Blackline a plus

Nice To Haves

• CPA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the activities of the accounting team to achieve monthly close deadlines, including:
• Manage the monthly close process
• Review and approve journal entries ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls
• Review and approve account reconciliations ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls
• Review account activity/balances during the month end close to identify discrepancies or necessary adjustments on a timely basis
• Prepare schedules provide information to support audits
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and other process documentation
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Support the team on strategic projects and perform ad hoc projects and analysis
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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: Director