Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Reports to: Controller

Department: Finance

Salary: $90k-$105k

LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL

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!

Position Overview

Join the dynamic team at Legends Global and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center! As a Finance Manager, you'll be at the heart of our operations, driving financial excellence across accounting, budgeting, auditing, and tax activities. Your insights and expertise will directly influence our financial strategies and contribute to our success in hosting extraordinary events.

Key Responsibilities

• Master Inventory Control: Design, implement, and oversee inventory systems (HUB purchase order system), ensuring precise monitoring and reporting.

• Lead Liability Claims: Serve as the primary point of contact for liability claims, collaborating closely with the Director of Security to ensure swift and effective resolution.

• Event Financial Oversight: Conduct daily batch reviews of event settlements, verifying revenue and labor through reconciliation with the CE daily batch.

• Insightful Reporting: Prepare bi-monthly month-to-date reports and annual event tracking summaries, providing key statistics to guide financial decisions.

• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data, track budget versus actual expenditures, and offer strategic advice to ensure budget goals are met.

• Collaborative Meetings: Participate in weekly finance meetings and other relevant gatherings to stay aligned with departmental and organizational goals.

• Team Leadership: Oversee the Purchasing Manager, ensuring effective staff selection, training, and performance evaluation while fostering professional development.

• Account Reconciliation: Manage the reconciliation of monthly ledgers, including receivables, payables, bank accounts, and wage/expense accounts.

• Support and Backup: Assist team members with billing inquiries, and provide backup for accounts payable and receivable processes as needed.

• Analytical Guidance: Ensure the financial analyst's work aligns with operational goals, utilizing Microsoft 365 and Momentus tools to enhance analytics and communication.

• Special Projects: Support the Controller with various special projects, bringing your expertise to diverse financial initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting, Business Management
• Experience in hospitality or entertainment industries is highly preferred, with a solid understanding of food, beverage, and event-related finances.
• Proficient in inventory monitoring programs and financial statement preparation.
• Strong technical skills with computer systems, payroll management, and point-of-sale systems.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Physical/Environmental Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment with extended periods of sitting and data entry.

Work Environment

• On Site, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
• Office-based role with a vibrant, fast-paced atmosphere.

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.

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 employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.