Director of Finance- Raising Canes River Center

Legends Global•Baton Rouge, LA

45d

About The Position

The Director of Finance is responsible for planning and directing all aspects of financial and accounting activities at the Raising Cane's River Center. This leadership role oversees the Finance Department staff, ensuring proper facility accounting, internal controls, and compliance with Legends Global policies and applicable laws. The position reports directly to the General Manager and coordinates with Legends Global's Regional Director of Finance. Where applicable, this role may include oversight of Box Office, IT, and/or Purchasing functions.

Requirements

B.S. in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university
5 to 7 years experience in public accounting and/or financial management at a supervisory level or as department head
Extensive knowledge of general and cost accounting
Excellent math skills; high aptitude for figures
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and organizational ability
Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information required
Effective supervisory skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have extensive knowledge of accounting software, spreadsheets and word processing software.

Nice To Haves

CPA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development and implementation of facility goals and priorities relating to financial management, budget, accounting, purchasing, and/or payroll in compliance with State and Federal law, and Legends Global policies and procedures.
Monitors Legends Global compliance with all provisions of the management contract.
Maintains contact with Legends Global Risk Management Department and Insurance broker for coordination of appropriate coverage.
Reviews all contracts for client, events, subcontractors, food and beverage or concessionaires.
Reviews and/or prepares event settlements.
Reviews and executes all checks and deposits; reviews daily cash receipts and disbursements.
Monitors and projects daily cash flow; invests excess cash as needed.
Reviews all purchasing of capital assets, office supplies and facility supplies.
Develop and implement all financial reporting, including:
Prepares financial statements for the Client and Legends Global Corporate, and other financial reports, including monthly statements, Annual Budget and Annual Report.
Directs the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
Directs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
Analyzes financial performance and cost analyses for all departments; prepares monthly financial statements, recommends appropriate actions/changes in order to meet business goals.
Prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
Directs internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls.
Coordinates preparation of Client or external audit materials and financial reporting; implements recommendations of Client as requested
Coordinates year-end report of fiscal performance for the General Manager's report.
Directs the installation and maintenance of any new accounting, timekeeping, payroll, inventory, property, and other related procedures and controls.
Reviews financial statements with management personnel.
Participates in union labor contract administration; maintains effective working relationship with union representatives.
Acts as Manager on Duty as required.
Manages the Finance, Box Office and Human Resources Departments.
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.
Directly supervises the Finance Department employees.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Legends Global policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.