Accounting Analyst

Accounting Analyst

Department: Finance

FLSA Status: Full-time/Salary/Exempt

We bring a 360-degree, data-driven approach across planning, sales, partnerships, hospitality, and merchandise, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences. And we are the world leader in venue management and live event production, overseeing 400+ arenas, stadiums, convention/exhibition centers, and performing arts venues globally.

Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze event-level profitability, including ticket sales, concessions, staffing and other revenue/expense streams.
• Provide financial support for event booking decisions, including break-even analyses and cost modeling.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports, prepare variance analysis.
• Collaborate with event operations, ticketing and F&B teams to gather financial data and optimize revenue.
• Generate departmental and event income & expense reports.
• Prepare and adjust forecasts as events are booked.
• Develop dashboards and performance reports for senior management.
• Support financial audits and internal control procedures.
• Prepare journal entries for month-end closing process.
• Generate monthly balance sheet reconciliation reports.
• Perform account reconciliations, analyze discrepancies, and suggest course of correction.
• Assist with event settlements.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Must have advanced PC skills (MS Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles and ability to handle all aspects of the accounting cycle
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy rate is a must
• Strong customer service and able to interact in a professional manner with various functions and levels within the organization
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and able to preserve confidentiality of all data
• Must be able to communicate with technical and non-technical users
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and able to multi-task
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years' work experience in public accounting and/or finance preferably in sports, entertainment, or hospitality.

Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of general and cost accounting
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational ability
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, event-driven environment
• Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information is required.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and to interact with all levels of staff including management.
• Ability to work irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include day, evening, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet strict deadlines
• Must have professional attitude and appearance

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• MBA or progress toward CFA/CPA is a plus
• Experience with event-level financial analysis preferred

Compensation

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

Applicants that need reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact 904-630-3900.

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