Director of Finance - Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center

ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated suite of premium services through a white-label model that keeps our partners front and center — from feasibility and project development to sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and world-class content and booking.

With a global network of more than 450 venues, hosting 20,000 events and welcoming 165 million guests annually, Legends Global brings unmatched scale, expertise, and connectivity to help our partners grow. The Legends Global Way guides how we operate: Align, Scale, Connect, Team, Win — shared success, repeatable systems, connected solutions, unstoppable teams, and wins that are earned every day.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director of Finance is responsible for maximizing the return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems. The Director of Finance will have oversight of all aspects of the Accounting and Finance functions and will be responsible for driving financial strategy and planning for assigned properties.  This position will monitor and analyze capital and operating budgets, including monthly financial analyses, monthly forecasting, annual planning, cash forecasting, and ad hoc

business analyses.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTCOMES)

• Work directly with the GMs of assigned properties and Regional VP of Operations and Regional Director of Finance to prepare operations analysis and reports.
• Create, maintain, and manage budgeting and forecasting including, but not limited to, operating budget, weekly and monthly forecasting, capital budget, and cash flow analysis.
• Manage all aspects of the day-to-day accounting processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger.
• Supervise the process of recording manual journal entries and oversee various finance related processes to ensure accounting records are complete and accurate.
• Manage all Payroll, Accounts Payable, & Accounts Receivable functions.
• Review and sign off bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and other analyses.
• Prepare a flash revenue report after every event day.
• Assist in the design and development of internal control procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Oversee the inventory process and perform in-depth cost of goods analysis.
• Review and prepare monthly financial results and externally required financial reports.
• Ensure a timely and accurate month-end closing process.
• Analyze the monthly balance sheet and P&L figures to prepare comments and identify performance trends.
• Assist in the preparation of ad hoc financial analysis for senior management including business forecasting.
• Provide strategic advice based on analyzing trends in the operation and the financial performance of the venue.
• Work with outside auditors to complete the annual audit and issue audited financial statements.
• Hire, train, and retain finance and accounting staff.
• Build solid working relationships with business and department leaders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

WHAT YOU BRING (QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE)

• To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience, preferably in the hospitality/entertainment industry
• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Extensive knowledge of accounting software, implementing procedures/financial systems and controls, as well as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential
• Must be highly analytical, can think creatively, and understand complex business dynamics
• Ability to work under pressure, irregular hours, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of point-of-sale systems is a plus
• Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including some nights, weekends and holidays.