American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Conference & Event Operations Manager

Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 6+ years of relevant conference, tradeshow, or event experience
  • Strong understanding of operational logistics and event management best practices
  • Experience in budget management and financial tracking
  • Proficient in vendor negotiation and contract management

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary operations liaison for assigned events, ensuring collaboration with vendors and teams
  • Develop conference orders and layout designs to optimize attendee experience
  • Coordinate with sales on sponsorships and logistics management
  • Oversee meeting logistics and management of temporary staff or volunteers
  • Partner with Virtual Events to enhance attendee experiences for hybrid events
  • Monitor industry trends and technological advancements in event planning
  • Manage annual budgets, including financial tracking and post-event analysis

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule to promote work-life balance
  • Diverse and inclusive team environment
  • Healthcare and retirement plan options
  • Generous paid time-off and parental leave
  • Access to mental health resources and employee assistance programs
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and development
Full Job Description
About the Role:

You will deliver mid- to large-scale conferences, meetings, and events, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences. Manage logistics, budgets, technology, and vendor relationships to deliver high-quality educational and networking experiences. Apply industry best practices and operational expertise to ensure seamless execution, attendee satisfaction, and financial accountability. You will report to the Lead Manager, Conference & Events Management and use a hybrid work schedule.

You Will:

Event Management
  • Be the primary operations liaison for assigned conferences and events, partnering with our teams, external vendors, venues, sponsors, and others to ensure operational agreement and successful event delivery.
  • Create conference event orders and event space layouts, including specialized areas and exhibits, to support a creative, engaging, and cost-effective participant experience.
  • Collaborate with sales and sponsorship teams on exhibit floor plans, sponsorship fulfillment, onsite logistics, vendor coordination, and related cost management.
  • Manage meeting logistics, including management of any temporary staff or volunteers.
  • Partner with the Virtual Events team to deliver a cohesive experience for virtual and in-person attendees.
  • Stay current on industry trends, latest technology, and event best practices.


Financial Management
  • Manage annual budgets for assigned conferences, including forecasting, financial tracking, expense management, and identifying opportunities to improve profitability and cost efficiencies.
  • Reconcile final billing and prepare post-event analysis to support future planning and process improvement.


Venue and Vendor Selection and Contract Negotiation
  • Collaborate with partners to establish dates and locations for future conferences and manage the venue procurement process.
  • Conduct site inspections and recommend locations based on program requirements, attendee experience, budget, and operational needs.
  • Negotiate contracts with hotels, AV providers, temporary agencies, and other vendors to secure favorable terms, minimize organizational risk and liability, and maximize our cost savings


You Have:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 6+ years relevant conference, tradeshow, or event professional work experience

How We Support You:

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, paid time-off, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We provide resources that support your mental health, and evolve our offerings to meet your needs. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

The Annual Salary Range for this role is: $80k - $90k

Please note, this is a standard range and exact compensation may vary based on experience and location. If you'd like to understand more on the salary range, please contact [email protected]

If you're interested in this role, please apply beforeAugust 31st, 2026.

While this role can work remotely in the US, please note that we are unable to employ individuals in the state of California.

About American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is the national professional organization of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the United States, with more than 431,000 members worldwide. The AICPA sets ethical standards for the profession and U.S. auditing standards for private companies, nonprofit organizations, and federal, state, and local governments. It also develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination.
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