Director of Finance

Legends Global • Grand Rapids, MI

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.
The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!
THE ROLE
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned. Some Travel Required.
Manage and maintain internal controls and compliance in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Box Office/Ticketing.
Maintain compliance for tax reporting purposes.
Review, Approve and help complete bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and other analyses as needed
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 show & event related activities such as settlements, accounting, and event reporting.
Accounting for box office/ ticketing funds.
Supervise the process of recording manual journal entries along with helping prepare journal entries.
Manage and assist finance team with the full cycle accounting to ensure accounting records are complete and accurate.
Prepare financial statements, budget reports, KPI reporting 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
Manage accounting for commissions related to F&B sales
Maintain contracts with all parties
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 and experience all aspects of the accounting cycle and principles and techniques of venue operation
• Experience using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• 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.
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the facilities/arena management industry
• 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, Approve and help complete bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and other analyses as needed
• 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 show & event related activities such as settlements, accounting, and event reporting.
• Accounting for box office/ ticketing funds.
• Supervise the process of recording manual journal entries along with helping prepare journal entries.
• Manage and assist finance team with the full cycle accounting to ensure accounting records are complete and accurate.
• Prepare financial statements, budget reports, KPI reporting 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
• Manage accounting for commissions related to F&B sales
• Maintain contracts with all parties
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

What This Job Offers

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