Essential Functions: + Ensures finance department policies and procedures are followed. + Supervises the process of recording accounting transactions in the general ledger and oversees various finance related processes (fixed assets, payroll, etc.) to ensure accounting records are complete and accurate + Performs and manages show related activities such as settlements, accounting, and event reporting. + Prepares and reviews financial statements, budget reports, and event flash reports in a timely and accurate manner. + Creates, maintains, and manages budgeting and forecasting including, but not limited to, operating budget, monthly forecasting, capital budget, and cash flow analysis. + Prepares other financial reports and analyses as requested. + Works closely with the Arena Client, The City of Bossier City, to assist in presenting and analyzing financial data. + Manages the facilities cash flow needs, maintaining a minimum operating account balance to fund operations. + Oversees the venue’s Risk Management, to include insurances, and contractor COI’s. + Partners with human resources to ensure payroll is processed and recorded accurately. + Prepares and analyzes event pro-formas and makes recommendations regarding deal structures. + Hires, trains, and retains other accounting staff for ASM Global Bossier City. + Reviews bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and other analyses as needed. + Works with outside auditors to complete the annual audits and issue audited financial statements. + Works events as an Executive on Duty as scheduled + May have to travel for company conference. + Must support overall leadership goals for team, company, client, & customers. Required Qualifications (Job Knowledge, Skills, and Education): + A minimum education level of BS/BA (4 year) (advanced degree preferred) + A minimum 5-7 years of related work experience + Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures as well as financial systems and controls + Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate well both inside and outside the organization + Capable of handling all aspects of the accounting cycle and principles and techniques of arena operation + Strong organization skills with attention to detail + Must be able to work under above average pressure in meeting urgent deadlines + Must be able to work long, irregular hours and weekends as dictated by event schedules and projects + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills + Must be proficient with computers and MS Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook + Must have experience in accounting software, Peachtree/Sage Preferred + Strong business acumen and ability to influence change and drive to results + Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis + Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises employees in the Finance Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with ASM Global’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Preferred Qualifications (if applicable): + Experience in the facilities/arena management industry + Knowledge of accounting software Physical Demands The physical demands 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 duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.