Accounting Manager

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and accounting of multiple accounting functions within the department, including responsibility for the month-end closing process at the Flint River Entertainment Complex. This position also has oversight responsibilities to enforce the application of all internal controls.

This role pays an annual salary of $60,000 - $75,000

Benefits for Full-Time 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 31, 2026.

• Assist the Director of Finance with overseeing staff with the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance Department.
• Ability to “step in” and perform any of the duties of a vacant position in Finance when necessary.
• Review and process credit card expense reports and receipts submitted by staff.
• Safeguard company assets through close monitoring of accounting procedures; conduct audits as needed.
• Assist Director of Finance as needed in generating accurate financial statements in a timely manner.
• Support the Director of Finance with month-end close responsibilities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and compiling financial documentation.
• 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.
• Assist with monitoring compliance with all provisions of the management contract.
• Reviews all checks and deposits and reviews daily cash receipts and disbursements.
• Enters all A/R, including but not limited to box office receipts, sponsor invoices and receipts, Ticketmaster reports, and misc. deposits.
• Enters all A/P using Coupa Pay.
• Assist with show settlement, including payments to promoters; compile all post-show financial info to enter into GL; and prepare show income/loss reports.
• Responsible for bank reconciliations.
• Assists in preparation of client or external audit materials and financial reporting; implements recommendations of the client as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or greater from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or a related field required.
• 3-5 years of Arena/Convention Center accounting experience. Prior management responsibility is preferred.
• Must be comfortable working beyond normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays based on the event calendar.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work well with all levels of management.
• High level of proficiency with computers and Microsoft applications, extensive experience in Excel preparing spreadsheets and reports.
• Knowledge of accounting software (NetSuite and Coupa preferred).
• Thorough understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.

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.

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.