Director of Finance

ASM Global•Ontario, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance (DOF) will oversee the finance and accounting functions of Toyota Arena, ONT Field, and the Convention Center. This role directly supervises Finance Department employees in the day-to-day functions involved in proper facility accounting. Responsibilities and tasks are coordinated with the General Manager and the Legends Global Regional Director of Finance. This may include oversight of the Box Office, IT, and/or purchasing. Legends Global is a premier partner to live events, venues, and brands, delivering integrated solutions through a white-label approach. With a network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests annually, Legends Global focuses on feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking. The company culture emphasizes respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action, aiming for an inclusive workplace where employees can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their careers.

Requirements

B.S. in Accounting or Finance from 4-year college/university or equivalent.
Minimum 5-7 years of related work experience.
Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures as well as financial systems and controls.
Capable of handling all aspects of the accounting cycle and principles and techniques of venue operation.
Experience using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Extensive knowledge of general and cost accounting.
Excellent math skills; high aptitude for figures.
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational ability.
Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information is required.
Strong supervisory skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate well both inside and outside the organization.
Strong organization skills with attention to detail.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills essential.
Extensive knowledge of accounting software, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information.
Ability to work under above average pressure in meeting urgent deadlines.
Ability to work long, irregular hours and weekends as dictated by event schedules and projects.
Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for review of statistical and other financial records and information.
Must be able to pass background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the facilities/arena management industry.
CPA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain internal controls and compliance in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Box Office/Ticketing.
Maintain compliance for tax reporting purposes.
Review and sign off bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and other analyses as needed.
Create, maintain, and manage budgeting and forecasting, including operating budget, monthly forecasting, capital budget, and cash flow analysis.
Perform and manage show-related activities such as settlements, accounting, and event reporting.
Accounting for box office/ticketing funds.
Supervise the process of recording manual journal entries and oversee various finance-related processes (fixed assets, payroll, etc.) to ensure accounting records are complete and accurate.
Review and sign off financial statements, budget reports, and event flash reports in a timely and accurate manner.
Work with outside auditors to complete the annual audit and issue audited financial statements.
Prepare other financial reports and analyses as requested.
Manage the facility's cash flow needs, investing idle funds while maintaining a minimum operating account balance to fund operations.
Manage all Payroll, Accounts Payable, & Accounts Receivable functions.
Hire, train, and retain finance and accounting staff.