Director of Finance

Company: TeamWork Online
Location: Fort Smith
Posted on: February 26, 2021

Job Description:

Director of Finance with Fort Smith Convention Center in Fort Smith -- AR Fort Smith Convention Center jobs Sports Jobs in Fort Smith -- AR Accounting and Finance: Accounting/Finance other Want to increase your chances of getting hired?Learn More OVG Facilities - Fort Smith Convention Center-- Full-time - Experienced Categories: Finance Required Education: 4 Year Degree OVG Facilities, a division of the Oak View Group, is a full-service venue management and event programming company that operates and books arenas, theaters, convention centers, and amphitheaters throughout the U.S. delivering customized management plans for each of their venues. OVG Facilitiesspecializes in event programming, booking services, and creating unique experiences that provide premium content to enhance the guest's experience. Our approach to operating and booking venues is unparalleled. Maintaining a focus on booking and creating premium content that promises to deliver a unique guest experience is what drives our team. The depth of our resources, industry experience, and relationships are unmatched throughout the industry. Our team looks forward to capitalizing on our resources to help clients achieve their goals and obtain unparalleled results. Summary: The Director of Finance is a senior management team member for OVG Facilities at Fort Smith Convention Center. We are looking for a proactive, driven, and collaborative professional responsible for establishing the financial infrastructure and overseeing the accounting department's daily operations. The Director of Finance must be detail-oriented and have a passion for rolling up his/her sleeves. The culture at OVG supports those who possess a broad and strategic business perspective with a demonstrated tactical ability. This individual should possess a passion for the hospitality and entertainment industry, support team-first collaboration, and adapt to a continually evolving business environment. Responsibilities of this Position:--

• Ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Coordinating and preparing the budget and financial forecasts
• Development and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and checklists
• Oversee the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports
• Assist with projecting event deals, actual event P&L's, analysis, and "settlement" of shows on the night of events
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Oversee the revenue and expense recognition process so that it follows contract terms
• Lead with the annual GAAP audit and timely financials, as well as various financial reports
• Lead other special projects as requested by leadership
• Monitors compliance with all provisions of the management contract
• Maintains contact with Risk Management Department and Insurance broker for coordination of appropriate coverage
• Oversee payroll and HR functions in the venue. Nonessential Job Functions:
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
    Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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:
    • B.S. in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university--
    • CPA or MBA a plus 5 to 7 years of experience in public accounting and/or financial management at a supervisory level or as department head
    • Venue/Live Entertainment Industry experience is preferred Skills and Abilities:
      • Willing to work nights and weekends as required
      • Be a business partner with other departments ensuring financial success of the venue
      • Extensive knowledge of general and cost accounting
      • Excellent organizational skills
      • Demonstrated attention to detail
      • Ability to learn quickly, open to change and enjoy the challenge of unfamiliar tasks
      • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and ambiguous environment; handle multiple tasks with the ability to re-prioritize and shift priorities quickly
      • Written/Oral communications - ability to speak and write clearly and concisely, get messages across that have the desired effect
      • Experience with Paylocity payroll, and Net Suite accounting system preferred
        Intellectual/Social, Physical Demands and Work Environment:
        The intellectual/social, physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.
        • While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits.
        • Position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards, including following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions and concentration, which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes.--
        • Employees in this role will constantly be in a leadership role; this requires directing others either verbally or in writing to complete tasks in the prescribed time frame.
        • This position also requires constant use of interpersonal skills, including ability to direct/motivate/inform staff and foster collaboration, recognize and resolve conflicts, and openly communicate in writing and verbally with clients.
        • While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee continually operates a computer and other office devices such as telephones, copy machines, fax machines, etc.;--
        • Occasionally moves about inside the office to access storage areas, cabinets and office machinery;--
        • Constantly moves about the arena and event sites before, during and after events to service clients and supervise staff;--
        • Constantly communicates via telephone, email and in-person with others to exchange accurate information. Work environment:
          • The duties of this position are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors in the weather conditions prevalent at the time.--
          • The noise level in the work environments is usually moderate to loud during events and minimal during non-event times.
            We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Want to increase your chances of getting hired?Learn More

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