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POSITION: Area Director of Finance

DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO: Regional Director of Food & Beverage

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL

Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.

Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350+ iconic venues stadiums, arenas, conventions centers and theaters.

Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

THE ROLE

The Area Director of Finance assists the Regional Director of Food & Beverage in the development and implementation of company goals and priorities relating to financial management, forecasting, budgeting, accounting, purchasing, and/or payroll in compliance with State and Federal law, and Legends x ASM Global policies and procedures. This role is based at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas with additional venue responsibilities as assigned by management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Ensure compliance with all reporting to the Clients per venue service contracts.

+ Manage and maintain internal controls and compliance in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

+ Ensure compliance for tax reporting purposes; Oversee (and participate in as needed) the tax reporting preparation process.

+ Review and approve bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and other financial analyses as needed.

+ Create, maintain, and manage various budgets and forecasts, including the operating budget, monthly forecasts, capital budget, and cash flow analysis.

+ Lead the process of recording manual journal entries and ensure accuracy of entries.

+ Oversee finance-related processes (fixed assets, payroll, etc.) to ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records.

+ Lead cost accounting processes for each event and location.

+ Review and sign off on financial statements, budget reports, and event flash reports in a timely and accurate manner.

+ Ensure that monthly financial reporting timelines and deadlines are met and that Finance is compliant with the reporting review process (documents are reviewed and approved for submission before being submitted).

+ Collaborate with external auditors to complete the annual audit and issue audited financial statements.

+ Prepare 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.

+ Oversee all functions related to Payroll, Accounts Payable, & Accounts Receivable.

+ Oversee Human Resources and Purchasing Department.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Leadership and Management:

+ Ability to manage a team of 2 direct reports.

+ Hire, train, and retain finance and accounting staff.

+ Set and maintain performance standards for the accounting and operating teams,

+ Create KPI dashboards and visualization tools to monitor and report on team performance and financial metrics.

Functional Competencies:

+ 10+ years of related experience, preferably in the hospitality and/or events industry.

+ 5+ years of accounting or finance leadership experience.

+ Strong financial planning and analysis experience.

+ Knowledge of accounting and finance best practices. Experience developing and implementing policy and procedure improvements and internal controls.

+ Proficiency in preparing and analyzing financial statements, using analysis to guide company decision-making.

+ Extensive operational finance experience including tracking event-specific and labor costs, leading cost accounting efforts, and conducting variance analysis.

+ Must be comfortable with the seasonality and demand of a highly event-driven schedule.

+ Understanding of the cadence and demands of sports and entertainment events, including the need for on-site support during nontraditional hours (nights, weekends, holidays).

+ Flexibility to work long hours during peak seasons with frequent events, balanced by a lesser demanding schedule during non-peak periods.

+ Financial and management reporting experience.

+ Expertise in Microsoft Office, with a strong focus on Excel.

+ Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP systems.

+ Venue management experience in a Convention Center and Food & Beverage operation is highly desirable.

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.

Education and/or Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance is required.

+ Master’s degree preferred.

+ CPA designation preferred.

Skills and Abilities

+ Embodies critical thinking, data-driven analysis, strategic agility, assessment of risk vs. reward, and feels comfortable dealing with ambiguity.

+ Proficiency with creating and using spreadsheets and importing/exporting data.

+ Strong attention to detail, consistently ahead of the curve in interpreting data, seeing trends, and anticipating inquiries; uses data to drive decisions and performance metrics to demonstrate impact.

+ Delivers appropriate information to stakeholders in an ongoing, timely fashion.

Personal Characteristics

+ Ability to work under above-average pressure to meet urgent deadlines.

+ Capability 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.

+ Strong coaching, training, and mentoring abilities.

+ Flexible and strategic team player with uncompromising integrity and ethical standards.

+ Highly organized and a strong attention to detail.

+ Ability to establish credibility and be decisive; makes decisions that recognize and support the organization's preferences and priorities.

+ Exceptional emotional intelligence skills to build, cultivate, and facilitate strong working relationships.

+ Ability to make decisions, exercise judgment, and interface effectively with all levels of staff, clients, and vendors.

+ A mindset and passion for continuous improvement accompanied by sensitivity and critical thinking skills.

` COMPENSATION

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends & ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.