Sr. Director of Finance, OVG Business Services | Remote

Oak View Group:

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

As a key member of the management team, the Sr. Director of Finance, OVG Business Services, will report to the VP of Venue Finance and Business Development.  In this role, the Sr. Director of Finance will be an advisor and collaborator with the Field finance division and business development team, to provide information, analysis, and insights/recommendations with respect to corporate strategy, as well as financial and accounting matters.  They will be responsible for evaluation of new business opportunities, investments, and other strategic finance and variance analysis across the company's businesses and geographies.

The successful candidate is someone with intrinsic motivation, someone who is energized by the challenges of driving the brand positioning and the customer relationship from a financial perspective, and as a result, maximizes the equity value of the organization. This position operates in a fast-paced environment primarily focused on venue management and hospitality / food service. 

The Sr.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 sports and entertainment industry, support team-first collaboration, and be able to adapt to a continually evolving business environment. 

This role pays an annual salary of $165,000-$185,000 and is bonus eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until June 13, 2025.

• Provide leadership for the Facilities Division accounting, financial reporting/planning, functions with the ability to delegate, inspire and be “hands-on” in key areas.
• Manage aspects of financial analysis projects and statistical studies for the Company (deal terms, historic deals, and upcoming business development opportunities).
• Leads and supports the creation of processes for the department and its stakeholders.
• Supports conversations regarding Pro-forma with potential clients, on case-by-case basis, during RFP and current business extension process.
• Partner with division heads to oversee the financial side of new business opportunities and support Business Development Initiatives.
• Collaborate with Business Development team in deal terms with a focus on maximizing return on investment.
• Develop financial projections for RFP responses and account renewals by building financial projections, pre-opening budgets, deal terms, and other required analyses.
• Assist the VP in budgeting, forecasting and capital variance tracking.
• Report on venue profitability and cash flow needs.
• Maintain and update the accounting policies and procedures manual.
• Be subject matter experts on accounting systems and process.
• Lead training for finance employees.
• Oversee the onboarding of the finance function of new business opportunities.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve venue budgets and forecasts as well as tracking reports, including explanation of variances.
• Review and approve third party finance statement audits and footnotes.
• Provide timely analyses of results and review balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Collaborate with on-site venue finance teams and General Managers to ensure the industry’s best practices are in place.
• Partner with venue finance teams and General Managers in review and approval of venue budget in advance of presentation to clients.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Assist with projecting event deals, actual event P&L's, analysis, and "settlement" of shows on the night of events.

• 7+ years of progressive work experience in accounting & finance.
• Prior experience in sports, entertainment, facility management.
• Prior regional oversight of multiple venues preferred.
• Demonstrated experience as a “hands-on” finance professional.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and practices.
• Solid operations focus with diverse skill set in financial planning and analysis preferred.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Self-starter with the desire to work with people, develop ideas, and drive efficiencies.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• NetSuite and Oracle EMP experience is a plus.
• BS Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.