Reporting & Technical Accounting Director

Legends Global • Norwalk, CT

1d • 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. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

THE ROLE
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Reporting & Technical Accounting Director to lead and own all aspects of technical accounting, including revenue recognition for our organization. This role will be responsible for maintaining the revenue accounting policy, reviewing and analyzing complex contracts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards across multiple performance obligations and principal vs. agent considerations. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with sales, accounting, and audit teams to ensure accurate, timely revenue reporting and provide guidance on contract interpretation and accounting treatment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting field is required, CPA is preferred
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 4+ years audit experience and experience in corporate, multi-entity environment is a plus
• Experience drafting financial statements, MD&A experience is a plus
• Experience writing technical accounting mems
• Experience with a variety of technical accounting areas (e.g. equity method accounting, stock comp, leases, revenue, etc.)
• Experience writing Policies and Standard Operating Procedures and ensuring compliance
• Experience documenting processes and maintaining internal controls, Sarbanes Oxley experience a plus
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interface with all levels of the organization and third-parties
• Proficient in ERP systems and advance Excel skills

Nice To Haves

• CPA is preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, external lenders, and the board of directors.
• Analyze financial reports pre-close and post-close to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes.
• Prepare Consolidated financial statements, including related footnotes in accordance with US GAAP.
• Analyze, conclude and document technical accounting areas, including implementing new accounting pronouncements and ensure monthly accounting is in accordance with technical accounting determination
• Prepare, review, approve various journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls and assist in resolving any discrepancies timely.
• Support acquisitions, including purchase accounting, valuation, opening balance sheet, net working capital and allocation reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Support the Chief Accounting Officer and Controller on strategic projects and perform ad hoc projects and analysis

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: Mid Level