Director Accounting Venue Ops

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company's portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues - New York's Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre - that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for 90 years. More information is . Who are we hiring? The Director Accounting will be responsible for the accounting processes for the Facilities, Event Operations, and Food, Beverage & Merchandise ("F&M") divisions, which includes the theaters and other venues. This includes responsibility for the maintenance and operation of the company's venues and all event specific expenses. The financial responsibilities of this position include general accounting functions (book close, etc.), ensuring that the appropriate internal controls are in place, and financial analyses of results, primarily as compared to the prior year. What will you do? Manage the Venues monthly book close process which includes the timely and accurate reporting of financial results, including all F&M revenue/COGS. Oversight of the Company's Arena License Agreement with MSG Sports as it relates to Venue Operations. Proper accounting and oversight of all event related expenses, including labor. Review partner consignment merchandise settlements. Responsible for inventory reconciliation process with operations. Responsible for ASC 842 lease accounting, for all venues and office space. Prepare, review, approve, and post manual journal entries for the General Ledger. Review and approve monthly sales tax payments and filings for several businesses across multiple jurisdictions and assisting tax department with sales tax audit requests as applicable. Coordinate responses to external and internal audit requests. Maintenance of internal controls, including compliance with SOX 404. Develop of new processes that better automates month-end close reporting. What do you need to succeed? Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a CPA License strongly preferred. Ability to work with various operating groups and manage large-sized team across multiple offices. Strong communication skills Must be able to juggle various projects and be willing to change projects as needed. A positive, confident assertive personality and ability to work on projects until completion. A desire to research and resolve variances. Must be a change agent and drive business & operational changes as we review current processes & scope of work performed by the group. Advanced analytical, accounting, and financial skills are required. Experience in monthly analysis reporting and monthly closes. Must have strong Power Point and Excel skills, and preferred experience in HCM, Oracle, Concur, Hyperion, and Coupa applications. Demonstrated ability to think strategically. Must have solid public accounting experience in managing resources/projects. #LI-Onsite Pay Range $113,000-$190,000 USD At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees' talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here. We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.

Created: 2024-11-10