POSITION SUMMARY: The Accounting Manager of Live Events oversees the financial management of AEW's live events by leading event budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and profitability analysis. This role serves as the primary administrator for NetSuite, partners cross-functionally with Finance and Live Events leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance, and drives continuous process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and financial visibility.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Lead for accounting and analysis for Live Events.
- Build, maintain, and update per-show Profit & Loss statements for all AEW events for budget, forecast and actuals.
- Ensure all invoices and expenses are accurately allocated to the correct show and accounting period.
- Allocate costs to show P&Ls.
- Liaison with LE team for state commissions.
- Collaborate closely and communicate frequently with the Controller and Senior Manager of FP&A.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Lead coordinator with film tax credit agencies.
- Identify and implement process improvements within NetSuite to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for AEW's finance and accounting team on NetSuite ERP processes, workflows, and reporting.
- Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial planning & analysis, or corporate finance.
- Experience preparing and managing budgets, forecasts, and Profit & Loss statements.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Demonstrated experience supporting month-end close and financial reconciliations.
- Experience administering or serving as a power user of an ERP system, preferably NetSuite.
- Advanced spreadsheet skills and proficiency with financial reporting tools.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across Finance, Operations, and executive leadership.
- Experience within live events, sports, entertainment, television, or production environments preferred.
- Public Accounting Experience, CPA, CMA, or NetSuite certification preferred.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION- Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000
- Competitive health insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, LTD, 401k after 6 months of employment
- 16 weeks of parental leave.
- Must be local to Jacksonville, FL.
- Must be able to work non-traditional hours.
- Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
