Overview

The Director of Finance serves as the venue’s financial steward, accountable for accurate accounting, rigorous internal controls, and transparent reporting. This role combines hands-on financial leadership with strategic partnership to drive operational and financial success.

The Director of Finance directly supervises the Finance Department and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Oak View Group’s policies and applicable laws. Other responsibilities include overseeing the interviewing and hiring of full-time employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; conducting performance appraisals; disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.

This role will pay an annual salary of $160,000 and $175,000 is bonus eligible

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

This position will remain open until December 5, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of facility goals and priorities relating to financial management, budget, accounting, purchasing, and/or payroll in compliance with State and Federal law, and policies and procedures.
• Monitors compliance with all provisions of the management contract.
• Maintains contact with Risk Management Department and Insurance broker for coordination of appropriate coverage.
• Reviews all contracts for client, events, subcontractors, food and beverage or concessionaires.
• Reviews and/or prepares event settlements.
• Reviews and executes all checks and deposits; reviews daily cash receipts and disbursements.
• Oversee food and beverage accounting.
• Prepare appropriate state and local tax returns to be filed timely.
• Prepares financial statements for the Client and Corporate, and other financial reports, including monthly statements, Annual Budget and Annual Report.
• Directs the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
• Directs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
• Analyzes financial performance and cost analyses for all departments; prepares monthly financial statements, recommends appropriate actions/changes in order to meet business goals.
• Prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
• Coordinates preparation of Client or external audit materials and financial reporting; implements recommendations of Client as requested.
• Works closely with the General Manager to support positive client relationship, as well as Corporate Finance for projects and initiatives.
• Acts as Manager on Duty as required. Must work nights and weekends if required.
• Be a business partner with other departments ensuring financial success of the venue.

Qualifications

• CPA strongly preferred.
• B.S. in Accounting or Finance; MBA a plus.
• 7+ years progressive accounting/finance leadership experience, with strong foundation in public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm highly valued).
• Deep GAAP expertise and command of general, cost, and revenue accounting.
• Proven track record leading monthly close, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Strong background in ERP/accounting systems (Sage, ADP payroll; ERP implementation/optimization a plus).
• Industry experience in sports, entertainment, or hospitality finance strongly preferred.
• Skilled people leader — proven ability to mentor, supervise, and develop finance teams.
• Exceptional analytical skills, business acumen, and attention to detail.
• Must pass background and credit check per guidelines.