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Sphere Entertainment Co.

Operates live entertainment venue and networks

Vice President Accounting & Assistant Controller

Full-Time
$193k - $320k
Expert
Bachelor's
New York, NY, USA
In Person
AccountingFinancial Accounting
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent, is required; CPA is required.
  • At least 12 years of related experience and strong knowledge of United States generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulations are required.
  • Ability to lead an accounting team through transformational change is required.
  • Ability to lead discussions on accounting matters with senior leaders, including the Chief Accounting Officer, is required.
  • Prior supervisory experience is required.
  • Excellent personal computer, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word skills are required.
  • Strong analytical account-analysis skills are required.
  • Strong writing skills and the ability to improve accounting policies and procedures are required.
  • Strong understanding of monthly closing, forecasting, and budgeting processes is required.
  • Knowledge of Oracle across all modules is required.
  • Experience with financial systems and corporate applications is required.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the public-company monthly close for corporate accounting, MSG Networks, and acquired Sphere entities, including reviewing journal entries, company-wide mass allocations, and recurring entries in accordance with the monthly closing calendar.
  • Manage the public-company monthly close for venue operations, including timely and accurate financial reporting, food and merchandise revenue and cost of goods sold, accounting for and overseeing event-related expenses including internal labor, reviewing residency consignment merchandise settlements, and overseeing inventory reconciliation with operations.
  • Manage the overall monthly close, review journal entries and Oracle financial reports for variances, and guide and assist Corporate Accounting staff; ensure timely and accurate closing of the Oracle General Ledger and accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed-assets subledgers.
  • Support company expansion by providing general process guidance during new-venue setup and operational accounting and financial reporting during construction and development through opening.
  • Manage, motivate, and train assigned staff and provide the SVP Principal Accounting Officer with regular status updates on work in progress, daily where appropriate.
  • Provide financial support to the CEO, Executive Chairman, and Executive Support, including reviewing invoice approval and coding, reporting, and special projects.
  • Evaluate potential exposure and internal-control weaknesses, and improve processes and workflows to reduce completion times.
  • Assist with general-ledger and subledger updates and system conversions, suggest enhancements, and confirm delivered products meet requested functionality expectations.
  • Provide insight on current processes and support Sphere Finance in delivering budgets, forecasts, and quarterly business reviews.
  • Provide experiences for guests, partners, and team members in accordance with appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

About the company

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Sphere Entertainment Co.

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Sphere Entertainment Co. runs live entertainment and media businesses with two segments: Sphere and MSG Networks. Sphere operates the Sphere venue in Las Vegas, a multi-sensory event space that hosts concerts, shows, and corporate events, earning revenue from ticket sales, sponsorships, and exterior advertising on the Exosphere. MSG Networks includes two regional networks (MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet) and the MSG+ streaming service, with revenue mainly from distributor affiliation fees and advertising, plus streaming. The company blends in-person live experiences with broadcast and streaming media to reach advertisers and diverse audiences, aiming to grow revenue and audience across live events and media.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • Second-quarter 2026 Sphere revenue rose 29% to $226.4 million.
  • September 2026 expanded Wizard of Oz effects extend ticket sales through early 2027.
  • Abu Dhabi selection and National Harbor plans keep expansion capital flowing.

What critics are saying

  • MSG Networks revenue fell 18% in Q2 2026 as subscribers dropped 16.5%.
  • MSG Networks' terminal decline can erase cash needed to fund new Sphere venues.
  • Litigation expenses from the MSG Networks merger lifted SG&A in Q2 2026.

What makes Sphere Entertainment Co. unique

  • Sphere's Las Vegas venue monetizes proprietary immersive production technology at unprecedented scale.
  • The Wizard of Oz at Sphere passed $500 million, validating content-driven demand.
  • Disguise and Lyft partnerships deepen venue-specific technology and guest-experience moats.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

15%
Yahoo Finance
Oct 5th, 2026
Sphere Entertainment falls 12% as Wizard of Oz ticket sales slow to under $30M monthly

Sphere Entertainment shares dropped 12% on Monday after Craig-Hallum analyst Ryan Sigdahl downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and reduced the price target from $170 to $132. The analyst cited faster-than-expected softening demand for The Wizard of Oz show at the Las Vegas venue. Ticket sales data supports the downgrade. The first $400 million in sales took approximately nine and a half months at roughly $40 million monthly. The next $100 million took about three and a half months, under $30 million monthly. This suggests average ticket prices have fallen from around $133 to roughly $100. Despite the decline, the stock trades at 3.3 times forward revenue, above its three-year average of 2.5 times. Analysts expect revenue to plateau near $1.4 billion through 2028.

invidis
Sep 29th, 2026
Live entertainmentsphere and Disguise deepen technology partnership.

Live entertainmentsphere and Disguise deepen technology partnership. The companies will jointly develop next-generation video playback technology and workflows as Sphere prepares to expand beyond Las Vegas. September 29, 2026 by John Berkovich Sphere Entertainment and visual technology company Disguise have signed a multi-year agreement to jointly develop new technology for Sphere's live productions and future venues. Disguise has worked with Sphere since the Las Vegas venue opened in 2023, supplying media servers and software used to process, synchronize and play back visual content in real time for concert residencies and corporate events. The expanded relationship moves beyond supplying existing technology. Sphere and Disguise will work together on new systems and workflows designed specifically for the venue's unusually large-scale video requirements, with a focus on accelerating video playback capabilities. Sphere will also become the first partner to bring Disguise's next-generation technology to market. Building for more spheres. The development work comes as Sphere Entertainment prepares to take the venue concept beyond Las Vegas. The company has announced plans for Sphere venues in Abu Dhabi and National Harbor, Maryland. Ryan Dolan, Sphere's executive vice president and head of event and interactive technology, said every artist who has performed at Sphere has used Disguise technology. The companies now plan to develop future iterations of the production technology that can help support Sphere's expansion into additional markets. Disguise's involvement with the venue dates to its opening production, U2 Achtung Baby Live at Sphere. That production used 23 Disguise GX 3 media servers, each equipped with 30 TB of storage, to handle content for the venue's interior LED display. The companies did not provide technical specifications or a timetable for the next-generation systems being developed under the new agreement. Disguise CEO Fernando Küfer said the partnership builds on three years of development work between the companies and will focus on expanding Sphere's video capabilities.

Las Vegas Sun
Sep 24th, 2026
The Spa at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas wins Nevada's Best Hotel Spa award for the fifth time.

The Spa at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas wins Nevada's Best Hotel Spa award for the fifth time. A therapist gives a massage at The Spa at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, which World Spa Awards named Nevada's Best Hotel Spa 2026. Photo by: Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 | 2 a.m. World Spa Awards named The Spa at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas as Nevada's Best Hotel Spa 2026, marking the fifth time the destination has received the honor. The recognition adds to previous wins in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022. Spanning 27,000 square feet across two levels on the Las Vegas Strip, the spa offers private treatment rooms, steam rooms, whirlpools and relaxation areas, along with separate men's and women's facilities. Guests can choose from customized massages, facials and body treatments, according to Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas. "This recognition reflects the exceptional service and experiences our team strives to create each day at The Spa at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas," said Bradford Rice, general manager of Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas. "Every element is designed to offer guests a meaningful sense of escape and renewal." The spa recently added recovery and skincare technology, including compression boots and an LED facial mask, the resort said. World Spa Awards determines its winners through votes cast by spa industry professionals and consumers worldwide, according to the organization. Sphere, Disguise sign multiyear tech partnership Sphere Entertainment Co. and Disguise, a visual technology company, announced Wednesday in New York a new multiyear partnership to develop technology tailored to Sphere's immersive entertainment venue. Since Sphere opened in 2023, Disguise has served as a key technology partner, supplying media servers and software that process, synchronize and play back content in real time during Sphere's live productions and corporate events, the companies said. They added that the expanded partnership will advance technologies and workflows to accelerate video playback and support Sphere's continued growth. "Sphere was built to redefine live entertainment, and continuing to push the boundaries of immersive experiences requires technology partners that share our ambition," said Ryan Dolan, Sphere's executive vice president and head of event and interactive technology. Fernando Küfer, Disguise's CEO, said the company is grateful for its three-year relationship with Sphere and is focused on expanding Sphere's video offerings using Disguise's technology, according to the announcement. As part of the deal, Sphere will be the first partner to bring Disguise's next-generation technology to market, the companies said. Sphere opened in Las Vegas in 2023, with additional venues planned for Abu Dhabi and National Harbor, Md. Venetian guest wins $630,865 Pai Gow jackpot A guest at the Venetian won $630,865 Friday evening after being dealt a seven-card straight flush while playing Face Up Pai Gow, the resort announced. The guest, who asked to remain anonymous, had placed a $5 side bet that triggered the resort's Pai Gow progressive jackpot, according to the Venetian. Palms debuts immersive Haunted Inn experience The Palms will open the Haunted Inn, its third seasonal concept from Palms Popup Playhouse, on Wednesday, with the limited-run Halloween experience welcoming guests through Oct. 31, according to the resort. The Haunted Inn will run Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to close near Scotch 80 Prime, with no cover charge and food and drinks available à la carte, Palms said. Guests must be 21 or older. The experience follows the resort's previous Popup Playhouse concepts, Santa's Saloon and Camp Palms: No Kids Allowed, and places guests inside a "dilapidated, supernatural hotel" populated by original characters, with live entertainment, music, comedy and theatrical environments, according to the resort. "Our guests love stepping into a completely different world for the season," said Crystal Robinson-Wesley, Palms' vice president of marketing and entertainment. "The Haunted Inn gives them an entire Halloween hotel to explore, complete with strange residents, live performances, theatrical bites and cocktails, and surprises around every corner." New retailers debut at Las Vegas North Premium Outlets Las Vegas North Premium Outlets is welcoming several new retailers this fall, including brands opening their only Las Vegas locations, according to the shopping center. Lucchese, known for handcrafted Western boots, opened its only Las Vegas store at the outlets. Culture Kings, offering streetwear and lifestyle apparel, opened its first outlet store there. Moose Knuckles opened its only dedicated Las Vegas store, offering luxury outerwear, the retailer said. Birkenstock opened its only Classic Store in Las Vegas at the outlets. Foot Locker opened at the center with athletic footwear, apparel and accessories. Arc'teryx opened its only dedicated Las Vegas retail location, offering technical apparel, footwear and outdoor gear, according to the outlets. Las Vegas North Premium Outlets is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Metro Pizza launches new Sliceteria concept Metro Pizza will open its newest concept, the Metro Sliceteria, with a ribbon-cutting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Bend shopping plaza in southwest Las Vegas, followed by doors opening at 11 a.m., according to the company. Owners John Arena and Sam Facchini, who have run Metro Pizza since 1980, will debut the concept at 8720 W. Sunset Road, Suite D-150, focusing on pizza styles including New York-style, Grandma, Roman and Sicilian pizza, along with gluten-free options, Metro Pizza said. Grand opening festivities will include free pizza for a year for the first five people in line, free pizza that day for the first 100 guests, $4 slices throughout the day, six pizza-party giveaways, a live remote radio broadcast, a photo booth, a caricature artist and a "Cannoli girl," according to the company. Metro Pizza has served Southern Nevada since 1980 and has received several industry awards, including the "Keys to the City" of Las Vegas, the company said.

Digital Music News
Sep 23rd, 2026
Sphere and Disguise announce multi-year technology partnership to further advance immersive live entertainment.

Sphere and Disguise announce multi-year technology partnership to further advance immersive live entertainment. Sphere and Disguise announce multi-year technology partnership to further advance immersive live entertainment ashley king september 23, 2026. Sphere announces a multi-year technology partnership with Disguise to develop advanced tech for Sphere's immersive entertainment productions. Sphere Entertainment and Disguise, a global leader in visual technology for live events and virtual production, have announced a new multi-year partnership to develop advanced technologies custom-made for Sphere's immersive entertainment venue. Since Sphere opened in 2023, Disguise has served as a key technology partner supporting the delivery of Sphere's bespoke live residency productions and corporate events. For these events, Sphere uses Disguise media servers and software to process, synchronize, and play back content in real-time, at a scale unparalleled in live entertainment. Building on that success, the companies are expanding their relationship to advance technologies and workflows to accelerate video playback capabilities and help prepare Sphere for the next phase of global growth. "Sphere was built to redefine live entertainment, and continuing to push the boundaries of immersive experiences required technology partners that share our ambition," said Ryan Dolan, Executive Vice President, Head of Event & Interactive Technology, Sphere. "Every artist who has performed at Sphere has benefitted from Disguise's technology, and we're looking forward to developing future iterations of immersive productions to support our long-term vision of offering these experiences to audiences in new Sphere venues around the world." "We're honored to have Sphere's vote of confidence in our technology and are incredibly grateful for the relationship and all the development of the last three years," said Fernando Küfer, CEO of Disguise. "We are excited to now focus on the expansion of Sphere's video offerings around Disguise's technology. What motivates us at Disguise is supporting the most incredible entertainment experiences in the world. When an artist imagines something the world has never seen, they should be able to reach for it and know the system can deliver. There's no better partner than Sphere to build that future with, and it's a personal joy to work with a team and company like them." As part of the collaboration, Sphere will be the first partner to bring Disguise's next-generation technology to market. The new technology developed through this partnership will enable Sphere to maintain its leadership position in live entertainment while supporting its expansion.

InPark Magazine
Sep 23rd, 2026
Sphere and Disguise sign new multi-year partnership to develop technologies.

Sphere and Disguise sign new multi-year partnership to develop technologies. September 23, 2026 Sphere Entertainment Co. and Disguise, a global leader in visual technology for live events, location-based entertainment and virtual production, announced a new multi-year partnership to develop advanced technologies custom-made for Sphere's immersive entertainment venue. Since Sphere opened in 2023, Disguise has served as a key technology partner supporting the delivery of Sphere's live residency productions and corporate events. For these events, Sphere uses Disguise media servers and software to process, synchronize and play back content in real-time. Building on that successful collaboration, the companies are expanding their relationship to advance technologies and workflows to accelerate video playback capabilities and help prepare Sphere for the next phase of global growth. "Sphere was built to redefine live entertainment, and continuing to push the boundaries of immersive experiences requires technology partners that share our ambition," said Ryan Dolan, Executive Vice President, Head of Event & Interactive Technology, Sphere. "Every artist who has performed at Sphere has benefited from Disguise's technology, and we're looking forward to developing future iterations of immersive productions to support our long-term vision of offering these experiences to audiences in new Sphere venues around the world." "We're honored to have Sphere's vote of confidence in our technology and are incredibly grateful for the relationship and all the development of the last three years," says Fernando Küfer, CEO of Disguise. "We are excited to now focus on the expansion of Sphere's video offerings around Disguise's technology. What motivates us at Disguise is supporting the most incredible entertainment experiences in the world. When an artist imagines something the world has never seen, they should be able to reach for it and know the system can deliver. There's no better partner than Sphere to build that future with and it's a personal joy to work with a team and company like them." As part of the collaboration, Sphere will be the first partner to bring Disguise's next-generation technology to market. The new technology developed through this partnership will enable Sphere to maintain its leadership position in live entertainment while supporting its expansion.