Director of Finance (Etihad Park- Food & Beverage)

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.

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THE ROLE

The Director of Finance serves as a strategic business partner and financial leader for the stadium, responsible for overseeing all financial planning, reporting, controls, and compliance across event and non-event operations. Working closely with the General Manager and executive leadership team, the Director of Finance provides actionable financial insights that drive profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term growth. This role oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls, while ensuring compliance with all company policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements. The Director of Finance plays a critical role in supporting matchday operations, capital planning, and major events by delivering accurate, timely financial analysis and maintaining financial integrity for ownership, clients, and key stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a strategic financial partner to the General Manager and other relevant stakeholders in driving financial initiatives.
• Provide analytical insights to improve profitability, efficiency, and financial controls.
• Advise operational leaders on the interpretation of financial data, trends, and variances, recommending actionable strategies to maximize revenue, manage costs, and mitigate risk.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with ownership, client representatives, and senior venue leadership.
• Oversee all day-to-day accounting and finance functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and cash management.
• Train, coach, and mentor the finance department team members, supporting skill development and performance standards.
• Manage daily reconciliation of cash, credit card, and electronic payment transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Prepare and distribute post-event flash reports summarizing revenue performance and key financial metrics following each match or event.
• Develop weekly, monthly, and annual financial forecasts, analyzing results against budget and prior periods, and communicating risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate and oversee the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate month-end close in accordance with corporate and accounting standards.
• Analyze monthly balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements, preparing detailed commentary on financial performance, variances, and emerging trends.
• Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting process.
• Oversee inventory controls and cost-of-goods analysis, partnering with operations to improve margins, reduce waste, and enhance accountability.
• Provide financial guidance to executive leadership to support matchday operations, non-event revenue, and special events.
• Oversee capital planning, capital expenditure tracking, and major projects, ensuring adherence to approved budgets and return-on-investment objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, contractual obligations, accounting standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support internal and external audits as required, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to control standards.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities assigned by senior management.

Qualifications

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.

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in Financial, Accounting leadership role; preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office software is required.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail essential.
• Demonstrated financial knowledge and strategic planning experience.
• Must be highly analytical, have the ability to 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.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Some physical exertion is required.
• Supervises all team members by assigning and directing work. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Compensation

Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $130,000 plus bonus potential commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site Etihad Park - Queens, NY

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.