Director of Finance

ASM Global•Albany, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance (DOF) will oversee the finance and accounting functions of the MVP Arena and Parking Garage. This role directly supervises Finance Department employees in the day-to-day functions involved in proper facility accounting, including oversight of the Box Office. Responsibilities and tasks are coordinated with the General Manager and Legend’s Regional Director of Finance. The DOF assists in developing and implementing facility goals and priorities related to financial management, budget, accounting, purchasing, and payroll in compliance with State and Federal law, and Legends policies and procedures. This role also monitors Legends' compliance with all provisions of the management contract.

Requirements

3-5 years’ experience in Financial Management or CPA with 3-5 years’ experience in public accounting
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or related field required
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential
Must be highly analytical, can think creatively, and understand complex business dynamics
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and judgement regarding privileged information
Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information
Prior supervisory experience
Excellent computer skills. Knowledge of accounting software, spreadsheets and word processing software
Ability to work long, irregular hours and weekends dictated by event schedules and projects.

Nice To Haves

Some travel may be required.

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 policies and procedures.
Monitors Legends compliance with all provisions of the management contract.
Manages the Finance and Box Office teams.
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.
Maintains contact with Legends’s Risk Management Department and Insurance broker for coordination of appropriate coverage.
Prepares financial statements for Client and Legends Corporate and other financial reports including monthly statements, annual budget and annual report.
Create, maintain, and manage budgeting and forecasting including, but not limited to, operating budget, and monthly forecasting.
Manage all aspects of the day-to-day accounting processes including sales recs, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger.
Supervise and oversee various finance related processes to ensure accounting records are complete and accurate.
Oversee all Payroll, Accounts Payable, & Accounts Receivable functions.
Review and sign off bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and other analyses.
Prepare a revenue report after every event day.
Assist in the design and development of internal control procedures to safeguard company assets.
Review and prepare monthly financial results and externally required financial reports.
Ensure a timely and accurate month-end closing process.
Analyze the monthly balance sheet and P&L figures to prepare comments and identify performance trends.
Assist in the preparation of ad hoc financial analysis for senior management including business forecasting.
Provide strategic advice based on analyzing trends in the operation and the financial performance of the venue.
Work with outside auditors.
Hire, train, review and retain finance and accounting staff.
Build solid working relationships with business and department leaders.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Acts as Executive on Duty as required.