Director of Finance | Full-Time | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Director of Finance is responsible for all accounting functions, including performing financial reporting, closing the books, consolidating financial results, and performing Accounts Payable invoice approvals. The Director of Finance will report to OVG's General Manager. The Director of Finance will collaborate with Dr Phillips Center leadership and corporate accounting to continuously improve processes and transitions of work. Our ideal candidate will have a solid accounting background with experience in P&L and the hospitality industry. OVG Hospitality is the food service provider for The Dr Phillips Center of Performing Arts.

This role pays an annual salary of $95,000-$105,000

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until December 31, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting practices of staff for quality control (Sales Reporting, Deposits, A/R, A/P, payroll, inventory, general accounting, clerical, and archiving functions).
• Supervise and assist with the preparation of customer reporting and invoicing.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements for the Client and OVG360, and other financial reports, including monthly statements within 10 days of period end, Annual Budget, and Annual Report.
• Direct the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
• Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
• Verify and check the accuracy of general ledger coding.
• Direct and participate in cost analyses and rate studies.
• Prepare and analyze with business narratives budget-to-actual information for monthly financial statements and reports.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly forecasts of estimated future costs and revenues based on Client activity.
• Coordinate preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting. Work with auditors in verifying financial information/procedures.
• Establish system controls for new financial systems and develop procedures to improve existing systems.
• Review of financial statements with management personnel.
• Provide accounting support to company departments. Reconcile sales reports to month-end postings. Oversee document coding.
• Safeguard company assets through close monitoring of accounting procedures; conduct audits as needed.
• Responsible for accurate and timely submission of government sales tax reporting.
• Manage the calculation and reporting of Sales Tax on Alcohol sales, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. This task, along with other specific and out-of-the-ordinary tasks created by this contract, will need to be performed by the field finance team.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all highly sensitive areas of the operation.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Oversee accounting practices of staff for quality control (Sales Reporting, Deposits, A/R, A/P, payroll, inventory, general accounting, clerical, and archiving functions).
• Supervise and assist with the preparation of customer reporting and invoicing.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements for the Client and OVG360, and other financial reports, including monthly statements within 10 days of period end, Annual Budget, and Annual Report.
• Direct the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
• Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
• Verify and check the accuracy of general ledger coding.
• Direct and participate in cost analyses and rate studies.
• Prepare and analyze with business narratives budget-to-actual information for monthly financial statements and reports.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly forecasts of estimated future costs and revenues based on Client activity.
• Coordinate preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting. Work with auditors in verifying financial information/procedures.
• Establish system controls for new financial systems and develop procedures to improve existing systems.
• Review of financial statements with management personnel.
• Provide accounting support to company departments. Reconcile sales reports to month-end postings. Oversee document coding.
• Safeguard company assets through close monitoring of accounting procedures; conduct audits as needed.
• Responsible for accurate and timely submission of government sales tax reporting.
• Manage the calculation and reporting of Sales Tax on Alcohol sales, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. This task, along with other specific and out-of-the-ordinary tasks created by this contract, will need to be performed by the field finance team.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all highly sensitive areas of the operation.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Oversee accounting practices of staff for quality control (Sales Reporting, Deposits, A/R, A/P, payroll, inventory, general accounting, clerical, and archiving functions).
• Supervise and assist with the preparation of customer reporting and invoicing.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements for the Client and OVG360, and other financial reports, including monthly statements within 10 days of period end, Annual Budget, and Annual Report.
• Direct the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
• Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
• Verify and check the accuracy of general ledger coding.
• Direct and participate in cost analyses and rate studies.
• Prepare and analyze with business narratives budget-to-actual information for monthly financial statements and reports.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly forecasts of estimated future costs and revenues based on Client activity.
• Coordinate preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting. Work with auditors in verifying financial information/procedures.
• Establish system controls for new financial systems and develop procedures to improve existing systems.
• Review of financial statements with management personnel.
• Provide accounting support to company departments. Reconcile sales reports to month-end postings. Oversee document coding.
• Safeguard company assets through close monitoring of accounting procedures; conduct audits as needed.
• Responsible for accurate and timely submission of government sales tax reporting.
• Manage the calculation and reporting of Sales Tax on Alcohol sales, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. This task, along with other specific and out-of-the-ordinary tasks created by this contract, will need to be performed by the field finance team.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all highly sensitive areas of the operation.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management
• 5+ years of accounting-finance management experience, including previous supervisory experience (inventory control and auditing experience a plus).
• Hospitality industry experience is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Expertise in driving continuous improvement and business process management.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office, Coupa and NetSuite Financials or similar accounting software.
• Sage and/or NetSuite experience is a plus
• Facilitation, detailed collaboration, and effective communication skills.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements, including late nights, weekends, and holidays.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

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 (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.