Position Title: Senior Director of Accounting
Department: The Rose Bowl Operating Company
Posting Date: December 16, 2025
Posting Expiry Date: January 30, 2026
The Senior Director of Finance & Accounting is responsible for the administration/oversight of daily accounting operations, internal controls, financial planning, and systems processes, and assures proper segregation of duties within the Accounting Department. This role is responsible for managing a staff of five: Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, Payroll & Administration Senior Analyst, and Accounting Staff. The position is also responsible for oversight of the annual Legacy Foundation audit.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Administration/Oversight of Daily Accounting Operations:
Overseeing and managing the completion of:
Record point of sales transactions, review and recommend internal controls for multiple POS systems (Archtics, Eventbrite, and Square, etc.)
- Record Cash Receipts for Premium Seating, Tours, Golf Course, Renovation, and General Operating Accounts
- Reconcile monthly bank statements for Premium Seating, Tours, Golf Course, Renovation, Payroll, and General Operating Accounts to review with Sr. Finance Manager
- Assist with Accounts Payable invoice coding, batch review and check payments. Flagging issues and resolutions tracking
- Payroll and Benefit administration and compliance reporting
- Legacy Foundation daily transaction processing (AP/AR, all reconciliations)
- Directing Events settlements and contractual commitments with clients
- Continuing evaluation of internal controls and lead audit narratives and successful completion of audits
- Administration of policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP and Internal RBOC/City of Pasadena Policies
Finance:
Oversee and manage the completion of:
Data analysis and projections in areas such as Cash, Payroll, Expenses, Events, and Golf Course performance, etc.
- Report preparation, variance understanding, and explanations
· Compile and analyze data for the annual budget and 5-year proforma
· Partner with the CFO to prepare and deliver reports for committees, boards, and the City of Pasadena
· Lead Legacy Foundation financial reporting function at RBOC
· Implement current policies and procedures for non-profit organization compliance, tax, and financial reporting
Managing Staff:
· Cross-training staff in analytical skill development, problem-solving, and workload management
· Providing timely performance evaluations and feedback to staff
· Overseeing and managing workload for staff to meet deadlines (i.e., prioritizing, assigning work, setting deadlines, etc.)
· Ensuring staff adhere to department and company policies
Other Skills/Abilities
- Ability to handle high work volume in a fast-paced, nimble work environment
- Solution-oriented and takes initiative to move the work forward
- Detail-oriented but able fast-paced to summarize large amounts of data and identify high-level themes (makes sense of complex data)
- Takes ownership of work and is a good decision-maker
- Questions outliers and stale dated items
- Holds others accountable to outcomes and doesn’t avoid having difficult conversations
- Thinks strategically
Education and/or Experience:
Knowledge of:
• City ordinances
• Business administration practices
• Budgeting
• Contract practices
• Purchasing Ordinances/Guidelines
• Finance/accounting principles
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Data analytics
• Basic human resources practices
Proficiency in Use/Application of the following:
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Familiarity with project management and maintenance systems (e.g., Smartsheet, CMMS platforms, etc.) preferred.
• Familiarity with Sage.
Skills in:
• Read/interpret documents
• Write reports/Correspondence
• Speak clearly/concisely
• Listen effectively
• Interface with the public
• Multi-tasking
• Problem solving
• Analytical
• Reasoning
• Proactive
• Flexibility/adapt to change
• Work under stressful conditions
• Business acumen/demeanor
• Independent judgment
• Teamwork/player
• Organization skills
• Management skills
Education and experience:
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required.
• Minimum five-ten years’ experience in Accounting and Finance function required.
Licenses and Certifications:
• Class C driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Additional certifications related to facility operations and project management are considered a plus.
Material and equipment used:
• Computers
• Office machines
• Cell phone/mobile data device
Pay Range: $110,304 - $174,280
The base pay range for this position may vary depending upon a number of factors, including the individual candidates’ experience, qualifications, skills, and competencies. This base pay is part of an overall package that is designed to compensate and recognize employees for their work and achievements. This position may be eligible for additional bonuses and commission incentives.
The RBOC offers the following benefits to all eligible employees:
· 100% coverage for employee medical/dental/vision for the employee’s selected benefits plan
· Long Term Disability/Life/AD&D
· Health & Dependent Care FSA accounts
· EAP
· Cafeteria Plan
· CalPERS retirement benefits
· 457b plan
Time off and leave plans include:
· 12 paid holidays plus 10 vacation days per year (these increase by tenure)
· 10 paid sick days per year
· 12 wellness days (one per month – do not accrue)
The RBOC reserves the right to modify or change the benefits programs at any time with or without notice.
The Rose Bowl is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
