Director of Finance| CFG Bank Arena

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Director of Finance is a member of the senior leadership team for Oak View Group (OVG) at CFG Bank Arena. We are looking for a proactive, driven, and collaborative professional who will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight to the financial infrastructure and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department.

This role will pay a salary of $132,000 and is bonus eligible.

For FT roles Benefits Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays)

This position will remain open until Dec 31, 2024.

• 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 policies and procedures.
• Monitors compliance with all provisions of the management contract.
• Maintains contact with Risk Management Department and Insurance broker for coordination of appropriate coverage.
• Reviews all contracts for client, events, subcontractors, food and beverage or concessionaires.
• Reviews and/or prepares event settlements.
• Reviews and executes all checks and deposits; reviews daily cash receipts and disbursements.
• Oversee box office, ticket sale receipts and reporting
• Oversee food and beverage accounting
• Assist with show settlement including payments to promoters, compile all post-show financial info to enter into GL, prepare show income/loss reports
• Oversee payroll and HR functions in the venue.
• Prepare appropriate state and local tax returns to be filed timely
• Prepares financial statements for the Client and Corporate, and other financial reports, including monthly statements, Annual Budget and Annual Report.
• Directs the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
• Directs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
• Analyzes financial performance and cost analyses for all departments; prepares monthly financial statements, recommends appropriate actions/changes in order to meet business goals.
• Prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
• Coordinates preparation of Client or external audit materials and financial reporting; implements recommendations of Client as requested.
• Other duties as assigned
• 10 years of relevant work experience, including experience managing other finance staff
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or similar focus; MBA/CPA a plus
• Superior Excel skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly, open to change and enjoy the challenge of unfamiliar tasks
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and ambiguous environment; handle multiple tasks with the ability to re-prioritize and shift priorities quickly
• Written/Oral communications - ability to speak and write clearly and concisely, get messages across that have the desired effect
• Settlement experience with large-scale events in a stadium or concert setting of a similar size (14,000 seats) is highly desirable.
• Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building.
• Experience with ADP payroll, and Net Suite accounting system preferred
  
  
  

Working Conditions

Minimal Travel (<5% travel) May be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.