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POSITION: Director of Finance DEPARTMENT: Finance REPORTS TO: Assistant General Manager FLSA STATUS: Salary, Exempt. THE ROLE: Essential Duties and Responsibilities. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES. QUALIFICATIONS. COMPENSATION: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package. WORKING CONDITIONS: Location: On Site – DeVos Place, Van Andel Arena, Acrisure Amphitheater.
Job Responsibility:
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.
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
Experience with financial reporting, including budgeting and forecasting
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 have:
Experience in the facilities/arena management industry
CPA is preferred
What we offer:
medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan