Director of Accounting

Job Description LEGENDS GLOBAL Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us! The Role The Director of Accounting will oversee the accounting function of Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Food & Beverage, Long Beach Aquarium Food & Beverage and Long Beach Amphitheater in Long Beach, California. Directly supervising Accounting Department employees in the day-to-day functions involved in proper facility accounting. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Legends Global policies and applicable laws. These responsibilities and tasks are coordinated with the General Manager, as well as Legends Global Regional Director of Accounting. 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. Essential Functions Manage all aspects of the day-to-day accounting processes including sales recs, 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. Create, maintain, and manage budgeting and forecasting including, but not limited to, operating budget, monthly forecasting, capital budget, and cash flow analysis. Work with outside auditors to complete the annual audit and issue audited financial statements. Hire, train, and retain accounting staff. Build solid working relationships with business and department leaders. Perform other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the hospitality industry. BA/BS in Accounting 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. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment. Ability to work under pressure, irregular hours, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines. Knowledge of point of sale systems a plus. Must be flexible to travel and work extended hours due to business requirements including nights, weekends and holidays. Compensation $175,000–$210,000 annually, with eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus of up to 10%, based on individual and company performance. Competitive salary to commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package that includes: medical dental vision life and disability insurance paid vacation 401k plan Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area. #J-18808-Ljbffr ASM Global