Director of Finance (DOF) - Century II

Legends Global•Wichita, KS

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance (DOF) will oversee the finance and accounting functions of Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center. This role involves directly supervising Finance Department employees in the day-to-day functions of proper facility accounting. Responsibilities and tasks are coordinated with the General Manager and Legends Global’s Regional Director of Finance. The position requires managing and maintaining internal controls and compliance in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Box Office/Ticketing, as well as ensuring compliance for tax reporting purposes. Key duties include reviewing and signing off on bank reconciliations, balance sheet account reconciliations, and other analyses monthly. The DOF will also create, maintain, and manage budgeting and forecasting, including operating budget, monthly forecasting, capital budget, and cash flow analysis. Event-related activities such as settlements, accounting, and event reporting, along with accounting for box office/ticketing funds and food & beverage operations, are also core responsibilities. The role includes supervising the recording of manual journal entries, overseeing finance-related processes like fixed assets and payroll, and reviewing financial statements and reports. Collaboration with outside auditors for the annual audit and preparation of other financial reports are expected. Managing the facility's cash flow, investing idle funds, and overseeing Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions are critical. The position requires the ability to pass a background/credit check.

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
Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams
Strong business acumen and ability to influence change and drive to results
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 main 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.
Ability 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the facilities/arena management industry (Preferred not Required)
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, balance sheet account reconciliations, and other analyses monthly.
Create, maintain, and manage budgeting and forecasting including, but not limited to, operating budget, monthly forecasting, capital budget, and cash flow analysis.
Perform and manage event related activities such as settlements, accounting, and event reporting.
Accounting for box office/ ticketing funds.
Accounting for food & beverage, including event revenue, monthly cost of goods sold allocation, and reconciliation of physical inventory counts to the general ledger.
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.