Director Accounting Job at Live Nation Entertainment in California

Job Summary

Director of Accounting – Lead the Ticketmaster North America Accounting group to ensure flawless accounting, SOX compliance, and balance‑sheet reporting for Live Nation Entertainment’s global ticketing business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily and month‑end corporate accounting activities, including cash and bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, prepaids, intangibles, leases, loans, investments, and accrued liabilities.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual divisional balance‑sheet schedules to support the consolidated financial close.
• Lead quarterly and annual SOX and financial audits, coordinating with internal teams and external auditors, and maintain audit documentation.
• Prepare and review SOX disclosure packages for the Live Nation 10‑Q/10‑K reporting process and develop annual SOX narratives and process maps.
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures to ensure internal control compliance.
• Manage, coach, and mentor a team of accountants, driving their career development and fostering a supportive work environment.
• Participate in ERP financial system transformation projects and special initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance and other functional teams to improve processes, resolve issues, and increase efficiency.
• Create ad‑hoc schedules and reports as requested by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Accounting.
• CPA certification (preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role managing SOX and financial audits.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with ERP systems (Oracle and/or SAP) and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with business‑intelligence tools such as Cognos, Domo, or Tableau.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a high‑volume, accuracy‑critical environment.
• Excellent analytical, multi‑tasking, and detail‑oriented skills.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to process improvement.

Benefits & Perks

• Health: Medical, vision, dental, and mental‑health benefits with a concierge service; access to FSA or HSA.
• Yourself: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off, and holiday, sick, and personal days.
• Wealth: 401(k) program with company match and stock reimbursement program.
• Family: New‑parent programs, caregiver leave, and fertility/adoption/foster support.
• Career: Tuition reimbursement, student‑loan repayment, and continuous learning programs.
• Others: Volunteer time off and crowdfunding matching.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Ticketmaster strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, creed, family status, gender, disability, and other protected categories. Qualified applicants with disabilities are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations. We also provide religious accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis.

Hiring Practices

The preceding job description indicates the general nature of the role. Ticketmaster’s recruitment policies are designed to place highly qualified persons in a timely and efficient manner, including promotion from within, referrals, and external advertising.

Compensation

$144,000.00 USD – $180,000.00 USD per year, depending on location and experience.