LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Legends IQ, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

THE ROLE   

The Finance Manager will assist the Finance Director to oversee, monitor and analyze capital and operating budgets, including monthly financial analyses, monthly forecasting, annual planning, cash forecasting, and ad hoc business analyses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•  Work directly with the Director of Finance to prepare operations analysis and reports.
•  Partner with department leaders to create budgets aligned with objectives and available resources. Provide reforecasts of the year as needed.
•  Enhance and develop new financial models and reports to improve existing financial plans or decision analyses.
•  Work cross-functionally with Senior Accounting Manager to manage the preparation of GL accounts throughout periodic close process.
•  Analyze monthly P&L figures to prepare comments and expose performance trends.
•  Have a thorough understanding of, and the ability to review, contracts.
•  Build solid working relationships with business and department leaders.
•  Perform other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office software required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail essential.
• Must be highly analytical, have the ability to think creatively, and to understand complex business dynamics.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of POS, ticketing, and payroll systems a plus.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $75,000-$80,000

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

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

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