Oak View Group Looking for Director of Finance| TD Station at Saint John, NB Full Time

Oak View Group:
Oak View Group is a sports and entertainment company engaged in a wide variety of activities, including arena development, facility management, arena and stadium alliance, sponsorships and partnerships, security services, publications, conferences, and consulting. The company, privately held, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with offices throughout the world.

Overview:
To manage, supervise and coordinate the activities and operations of multiple accounting functions, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the general ledger of the facility. In addition, the position will oversee Staff Accountant position and serve as main HR representative for the building.

This role will pay a wage of CAD $80,000 to CAD $80,794.25.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

Responsibilities:
 Prepare monthly financial statements, annual budget and yearend reports for the Client and Global Spectrum Corporate Office

 Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities of assigned programs and functions including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivables, purchasing, budgeting and the general ledger

 Select, train, motivate and evaluate accounting staff

 Manage and participate in the development and administration of the arena annual budget

 Direct and provide consultation to department managers in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies

 Direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures

 Implement budgetary adjustments as necessary

 Works with Corporate Human Resources to administer personnel and related policies and procedures

 Coordinate the accounting activities of the facility in relation to the annual audit

 Prepare event settlements and generate account transfers or check payments

 Prepare monthly financial statements for corporate office and client

 Analyze profit and loss figures to prepare monthly comments and explanations of performance trends

 Maintain contracts and ensure building compliance

 Complete monthly forecast as part of the month end financials

 Monitor daily cash status and invest and/or reallocate as needed

 Conduct money movement for major event settlements

 Prepare and file sales tax returns

 Post monthly benefit entries to the general ledger

 Complete monthly work papers to support general ledger balances

 Assist in various Human Resource functions as needed

 Serve as liaison for Accounting with other departments, divisions and outside auditors

 Negotiate and resolve significant and controversial issues

 Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal/external clients

 Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
 Minimum of 3-5 years professional accounting experience including at least one year of supervisory responsibility

 Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance public or business administration or related field

 Knowledge of MAS 200 and/or ADP software strongly preferred

 Previous Arena/Entertainment accounting experience highly desired

 Certified Public Accountant preferred

 Must be available to work a flexible schedule including long hours, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

 Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing

 Ability to safely and accurately handle and account for large sums of money

 Ability to work independently and as part of a team

 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel and formulas.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.:

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.

Vaccination Statement:
We are committed to ensuring all our buildings and office locations are the safest in the world for artists, teams, employees, and fans. Based on recent encouraging trends in the U.S. and Canada. We highly encourage our employees to continue to get vaccinate and boosted against COVID-19. Should circumstances change, we may need to reinstate vaccination requirements, in whole or in part, to safeguard the health of our employees, guests, performers, athletes, and partners.

EEO:
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.