Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering an end-to-end solution across all areas of venue operations and revenue generation for many of the world's most iconic brands and venues.

Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across planning, sales, partnerships, hospitality, and merchandise, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 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!

The Accounting Manager assists in the development and implementation of company goals and priorities relating to financial management, budgeting/forecasting, accounting, purchasing, and payroll in compliance with State and Federal law, and Legends Global's policies and procedures. The Accounting Manager performs day-to-day accounting and payroll activities for Mayo Civic Center's food and beverage and facility operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Assist Director of Finance in preparing financial statements and other financial reports for the Client and Legends Global Corporate, including monthly statements, annual budget, forecasting, food and beverage reports, month-end-inventory, annual reports, and more.
• Maintain the accuracy and credibility of the general ledger by monitoring activity, trial balance and performing monthly reconciliations of key accounts.
• Direct the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
• Direct the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
• Analyze financial performance and cost analyses for all departments; recommend appropriate actions/changes to meet business goals.
• Prepare statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
• Direct internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls.
• Coordinate preparation of Client or external audit materials and financial reporting; implement recommendations of Client as requested.
• Coordinates year-end report of fiscal performance for the General Manager's report.
• Monitor Legends Global's compliance with all provisions of the management contract.
• Maintain contact with Legends Global's risk management department and insurance broker for coordination of appropriate coverage.
• Review and/or prepare event settlements.
• Review and/or prepare all box office artist and/or promoter settlements.
• Act as the on-site contact for Live Entertainment show settlements as assigned by the Director of Finance, including artist and/or promoter settlements as well as day-of merchandise audit and reconciliation.
• Prepare artist cash advances and/or artist guarantee payments.
• Verify cash deposits and complete audits of box office vault
• Review and execute all checks and deposits; review daily cash receipts and disbursements.
• Monitor and project daily, weekly, or monthly cash flow.
• Direct the installation and maintenance of any new accounting, timekeeping, payroll, inventory, property, and other related procedures and controls.
• Prepare and remit Sales & Use Tax reports.
• Oversee or perform bank reconciliations on multiple accounts for both food and beverage and facility operations.
• Oversee or perform bi-weekly payroll processing and subsequent journal entries.
• Coordinate and prepare all aspects of HR and payroll, for all employees, in compliance with state and federal wage and hour requirements, Legends Global policy, and union contracts.
• Verify completion of new hire paperwork and ID's. Enter new hires in ADP for payroll processing.
• Remit payment to Unions for paycheck withholdings.
• Complete all reporting needs for HR and Payroll.
• Verify unemployment claims.
• All other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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
• Must have a minimum of 3 - 5 years of general accounting experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of accounting software, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Experience with ADP or similar payroll systems is desirable
• Sage software knowledge is beneficial
• Extensive knowledge of general and cost accounting
• Familiar with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Excellent math skills; high aptitude for figures
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational ability
• Strong supervisory skills
• Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information is required
• Must be very detail oriented
• Ability to work under limited supervision and to interact with all levels of staff, including management
• Ability to work irregular hours will vary due to events and will include day, evening, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet strict deadlines
• Must have professional attitude and appearance

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site in Rochester, MN

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