KFC Yum! Center - Director of Finance

ASM Global • Louisville, KY

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance oversees the finance and accounting functions of the KFC Yum! Center, a 22,000-seat multi-use entertainment venue in Louisville, Kentucky. The role directly supervises Finance Department employees and manages the day-to-day work needed to maintain accurate facility accounting. The Director coordinates responsibilities with the General Manager and the Regional Director of Finance, serves on the venue’s senior leadership team, and acts as Executive on Duty for select events. Some travel is required.

The Director manages financial controls, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, event settlements and reporting, and financial statements. The role also supports audits, analyzes event and vendor contract terms, and reports on arena operations’ financial performance to the Louisville Arena Authority Board of Directors alongside the General Manager. The position is full-time, salaried, and exempt, and operates onsite in a professional office environment within a live-event facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university, or equivalent.
• Five to seven years of related work experience.
• Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures, financial systems, and controls.
• Ability to handle all aspects of the accounting cycle and apply accounting principles and venue-operation techniques.
• Experience with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Extensive knowledge of general and cost accounting.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence change and drive results.
• Strong mathematical skills and aptitude for figures.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities, with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information and exercise sound judgment regarding privileged information.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting software, spreadsheets, and word-processing software.
• Ability to work under above-average pressure, meet urgent deadlines, prioritize tasks, and complete assignments on time.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and maintain focus during peak reporting periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the facilities or arena management industry; preferred but not required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Responsibilities

• Manage internal controls and compliance for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and box office/ticketing, including tax-reporting compliance.
• Review and approve bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and other analyses.
• Create, maintain, and manage operating budgets, monthly forecasts, capital budgets, and cash flow analyses.
• Manage event-related settlements, accounting, and reporting.
• Account for box office and ticketing funds.
• Supervise manual journal-entry recording and oversee finance processes, including fixed assets and payroll, to maintain complete and accurate accounting records.
• Prepare and submit financial statements, budget reports, and event flash reports accurately and on time.
• Analyze event and vendor contract terms as requested.
• Work with outside auditors to complete the annual audit and issue audited financial statements.
• Prepare other financial reports and analyses as requested.
• Manage facility cash flow, invest idle funds, and maintain a minimum operating account balance to fund operations.
• Manage payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
• Report, with the General Manager, on the arena operation’s financial performance to the Louisville Arena Authority Board of Directors.
• Manage and execute accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for the Louisville Arena Authority.
• Hire, train, and retain finance and accounting staff.
• Serve as Executive on Duty for select events.
• Work long or irregular hours and weekends as required by event schedules and projects.
• Travel as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director