Settlement Accountant

OC Sports & Entertainment•Anaheim, CA

1d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

A great experience starts with you! Join our team to help create and develop the future of live entertainment and sports in Orange County! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel best suit you, as an applicant, you can always see your application status in your profile. Mission: To enrich the lives in our community through shared experiences, welcoming spaces, and responsible actions. Vision: We will be the social and entertainment center of Orange County – a place where the cultural kaleidoscope of the region converges and connects. Our vibrant, rich collection of experiences will celebrate the diversity of our community. Values: Be Safe | Do the Right Thing | Be Generous | Include Everyone | Make it Easy | Be Bold The Settlement Accountant is responsible for managing the financial aspects of ticketed events and non-ticketed events, including Ducks games, concerts and special events, from pre-event budgeting through post-event settlement, analysis and general ledger reconciliation. This role works cross-functionally with operations, talent buyers, production teams, and finance to ensure accurate and timely settlement of events. This role will play a key role in maximizing event profitability and supporting financial planning with clean, real-time data. This position requires consistent evening and weekend availability, as most concerts and live events must be settled on-site with artists and promoters immediately following the show. As additional venues and programs come online and event volume grows, the role will support activity occurring several nights per week.

Requirements

2-3 years in a general accounting function
Proficient in financial systems (D365 FO preferred)
Proficient in Excel
Meticulous and detailed-oriented
Excellent communication and written skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Education - Bachelor's Degree
Experience Required – 2+

Nice To Haves

Sports and entertainment experience preferred

Responsibilities

Event Settlement & Flash Reporting Responsible for preparing pre-settlement estimates prior to each event (including programming and special events)
Responsible for event settlements the night of each event or within timelines, working with systems, operations and production to gather all revenue and expense details in real time during all events
Ensure that settlements are completed accurately and efficiently before the end of each event night and executing with promoter
Initiate and prepare wire transfers to artists, promoters, or other settlement parties in accordance with contract terms
Prepare post-event flash reports within 24 hours (or within timeline specified for event), summarizing performance against expectations
Record and reconcile revenue streams including ticketing, rent, F&B, merchandise, sponsorship, and other ancillary income
Capture and track any discrepancies or deviations from budget, and flag issues for follow-up
Pre-Event Budgeting & Forecasting Collaborate with operations and booking teams to build detailed pre-event budgets
Maintain budget templates for various event types and ensure alignment with assumptions used in the annual budget process
Support the rolling forecast process with updated event P&Ls
Variance Analysis & Profitability Review Compare post-show/event actuals to pre-show/event budgets and annual budgets
Provide event contribution margin analysis and identify cost-saving or revenue-generating opportunities
Analyze historical data to inform pricing, budgeting, and vendor negotiations
Month-End Close Support Reconcile event-related accounts to the general ledger
Ensure all journal entries related to event settlements, accruals, and reclasses are accurately prepared and posted
Track and reconcile prepaid and deferred revenue accounts related to events and sponsorships
Assist with reconciling ticketing reports to system entries and bank deposits
Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for monthly close review and audit support
Reporting & Stakeholder Communication Build and maintain dashboards or trackers for event financial performance by venue or category including flash reports and actual to budget reports
Present clear financial summaries to operations and executive leadership as needed
Support ad hoc reporting and analysis requests related to events, bookings, and profitability