Director of Finance | Sacramento (Hybrid)

Legends Global • Sacramento, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Finance plans and directs all financial and accounting activities at Golden 1 Center and Sutter Health Park in Sacramento. This hybrid role includes frequent travel between the two venues and oversight of financial reporting, accounting operations, controls, forecasting, and financial analysis. The Director works with the Finance Manager and General Manager, supports client and corporate reporting, and maintains relationships with business leaders and union representatives. The role also carries supervisory responsibilities, including hiring, training, assigning work, performance management, and resolving employee concerns.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university; a BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably in accounting and/or financial management at a supervisory level or as a department head.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical ability and understanding of complex business dynamics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours due to business requirements, including occasional late nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospitality or sports.
• Knowledge of D365, YellowDog, and point-of-sale systems.
• CPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Finance Manager to prepare daily sales reports, event settlements, and credit card transaction reconciliations.
• Oversee the inventory process and conduct cost-of-goods analysis.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end closing.
• Analyze monthly balance sheet and profit-and-loss figures, prepare commentary, and explain performance trends.
• Assist the General Manager in preparing weekly forecast reports.
• Review contracts for clients, events, subcontractors, food and beverage, and concessionaires.
• Prepare financial statements for the client and Legends Global Corporate.
• Direct maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses.
• Analyze financial performance and costs across departments; prepare monthly financial statements and recommend actions or changes to meet business goals.
• Coordinate preparation of client or external audit materials and financial reporting, and implement client recommendations as requested.
• Coordinate the year-end fiscal performance report for the General Manager.
• Direct installation and maintenance of accounting, timekeeping, payroll, inventory, and other related procedures and controls.
• Participate in union labor contract administration and maintain effective working relationships with union representatives.
• Build strong working relationships and trust with business and department leaders.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Bonus eligible.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

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