Oak View Group
Director of Finance | Full-Time | Mobile Convention Center
Oak View Group, Mobile, Alabama, United States, 36624
Director of Finance
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry.
Position Summary:
Using independent judgment, the Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial agreements, developing and coordinating accounting procedures, maintaining formal accounting systems, preparing monthly financial statements, event settlements, and managing the annual budget.
Work Environment This position is on-site at the Mobile Convention Center. Standard business hours apply, with occasional flexibility required to support events, including mornings, evenings and weekends as needed. Must maintain regular attendance and a professional presence.
This role pays an annual salary of $85,000-$100,000 and is bonus eligible.
Benefits Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).
Responsibilities
Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of assigned programs and functions including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivables, purchasing, budgeting, and the general ledger.
Manages and participates in the development and administration of the convention center's annual budget; directs and provides consultation to department managers in forecasting additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs monitoring of and approves expenditures; implements budgetary adjustments as necessary.
Prepares financial statements for the client and corporate office, and other financial reports, including monthly statements, annual budget and annual report.
Coordinates the accounting activities of the facility in relation to the annual audit; serves as liaison with other departments, division and outside auditors; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues.
Analyzes balance sheet and P & L figures for monthly financial statements; prepares comments and explanations of performance trends.
Reviews and executes all checks and deposits; reviews daily cash receipts and disbursements.
Reviews financial statements with management personnel.
Plans, develops and recommends procedures to ensure the financial management of the facility aligns with corporate goals and objectives.
Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates Accounting Department staff; provides or coordinates staff trainings; works with employees to correct deficiencies.
Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the workflow for the Finance Department; meets with staff regularly to identify and resolve challenges; assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates methods and procedures.
Monitors compliance with all provisions of the management contract.
Assists with show settlement including payments to promoters, compiles all post-show financial info into GA, prepares show income/loss reports.
Prepares appropriate state and local tax returns to be filed timely.
Works cooperatively with other department directors on projects of mutual interest.
Occasionally functions as Manager on Duty.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications Education & Experience:
Minimum of 5 to 7 years professional accounting experience including at least 3 years of supervisory responsibility.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration or related field (or equivalent experience). Additional experience may be substituted for formal education.
Experience with NetSuite and Oracle preferred.
Previous arena/hotel/convention center accounting experience preferred.
Certified Public Accountant preferred.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, accounting systems software and internet applications.
Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Accurate interpretation and preparation of financial statements and budgets.
Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
Terminology used in entertainment and convention settings.
Principles of budget preparation and control.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors and facility users.
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Recruit, interview, select, train, manage, direct and evaluate all subordinate employees in the Finance Department.
Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for all finance activities.
Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient customer service.
Recognize challenges, analyze and identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of organizational objectives.
Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis…
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Position Summary:
Using independent judgment, the Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial agreements, developing and coordinating accounting procedures, maintaining formal accounting systems, preparing monthly financial statements, event settlements, and managing the annual budget.
Work Environment This position is on-site at the Mobile Convention Center. Standard business hours apply, with occasional flexibility required to support events, including mornings, evenings and weekends as needed. Must maintain regular attendance and a professional presence.
This role pays an annual salary of $85,000-$100,000 and is bonus eligible.
Benefits Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).
Responsibilities
Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of assigned programs and functions including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivables, purchasing, budgeting, and the general ledger.
Manages and participates in the development and administration of the convention center's annual budget; directs and provides consultation to department managers in forecasting additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs monitoring of and approves expenditures; implements budgetary adjustments as necessary.
Prepares financial statements for the client and corporate office, and other financial reports, including monthly statements, annual budget and annual report.
Coordinates the accounting activities of the facility in relation to the annual audit; serves as liaison with other departments, division and outside auditors; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues.
Analyzes balance sheet and P & L figures for monthly financial statements; prepares comments and explanations of performance trends.
Reviews and executes all checks and deposits; reviews daily cash receipts and disbursements.
Reviews financial statements with management personnel.
Plans, develops and recommends procedures to ensure the financial management of the facility aligns with corporate goals and objectives.
Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates Accounting Department staff; provides or coordinates staff trainings; works with employees to correct deficiencies.
Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the workflow for the Finance Department; meets with staff regularly to identify and resolve challenges; assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates methods and procedures.
Monitors compliance with all provisions of the management contract.
Assists with show settlement including payments to promoters, compiles all post-show financial info into GA, prepares show income/loss reports.
Prepares appropriate state and local tax returns to be filed timely.
Works cooperatively with other department directors on projects of mutual interest.
Occasionally functions as Manager on Duty.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications Education & Experience:
Minimum of 5 to 7 years professional accounting experience including at least 3 years of supervisory responsibility.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration or related field (or equivalent experience). Additional experience may be substituted for formal education.
Experience with NetSuite and Oracle preferred.
Previous arena/hotel/convention center accounting experience preferred.
Certified Public Accountant preferred.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, accounting systems software and internet applications.
Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Accurate interpretation and preparation of financial statements and budgets.
Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
Terminology used in entertainment and convention settings.
Principles of budget preparation and control.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors and facility users.
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Recruit, interview, select, train, manage, direct and evaluate all subordinate employees in the Finance Department.
Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for all finance activities.
Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient customer service.
Recognize challenges, analyze and identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of organizational objectives.
Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis…
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