Accounting Manager - State Farm Stadium

POSITION:        Accounting Manager

DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO:    Director of Finance

FLSA STATUS:   Exempt

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. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash management, and general ledger activities.
• Monitor and review financial transactions.
• Prepares Journal entries and maintain and reconcile accounts.
• Monitors and reconciles cash account weekly.
• Prepares and performs or assists with event settlements.
• Assists with preparation of financial statements for the Client and Legends Global Corporate, and other financial reports.
• Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and operating expenses with proper documentation.
• Verifies and checks the accuracy of general ledger coding.
• Directs and participates in data analyses and reporting.
• Works with auditors in verifying financial information/procedures.
• Maintains and improves established financial system controls.
• Analyses and reviews financial statements with management.
• Assists with annual budget preparation.
• Assists with other duties related to venue management as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities           

• Manage and develop Finance Department employees in accordance with Legends Global policies and applicable employment laws.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management activities for assigned staff.
• Delegate responsibilities, monitor workflow, and ensure departmental objectives and deadlines are achieved.
• Partner with Human Resources to address employee relations matters, performance issues, and disciplinary actions.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented team environment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience          

• B. S. in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university;
• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in public accounting and/or financial management at a supervisory level or as department head.

Skills and Abilities  

• Extensive knowledge of general and accounting
• Excellent math skills; high aptitude for figures
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and organizational ability
• Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information is required.
• Effective supervisory skills.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting software, Excel workbooks and word processing software.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for review of statistical and other financial records and information.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On-site – 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, AZ 85305

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.

NOTE

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. 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.