Director of Field Finance | Full-Time | Remote

Oak View Group$105K — $135K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
  • 5-7+ years of progressive experience in accounting & finance
  • Experience in sports, entertainment, and facility management
  • Regional oversight experience of multiple venues is a plus
  • Demonstrated 'hands-on' finance professional expertise
  • Strong knowledge of accounting standards and practices
  • Experience managing A/P, A/R, and payroll is ideal but not necessary

Responsibilities

  • Serve as interim Director of Finance at venues with open positions
  • Ensure timely and accurate GAAP-compliant financial reporting
  • Prepare financial statements and reports, including budgets and annual reports
  • Collaborate with venue finance teams and General Managers to implement industry best practices
  • Partner with venue teams in budget review and approval ahead of client presentations
  • Ensure compliance with all government reporting and tax filing requirements
  • Direct payroll processes for accuracy and timeliness

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with matching
  • Paid Time Off including vacation, sick days, and holiday leave
Full Job Description
Overview

As a key member of the management team, the Director of Field Finance will report to the Senior Regional Director of Finance. In this role, the Field Finance Director will be an advisor to and collaborator with the Senior Regional Director of Finance to provide information, analysis, and insights/recommendations with respect to corporate strategy, as well as financial and accounting matters. They will be responsible for overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the facilities' organization. The successful candidate is someone with intrinsic motivation, someone who is energized by the challenges of driving the brand positioning and the customer relationship from a financial perspective and, as a result, maximizes the equity value of the organization. The Field Director of Finance must be detail-oriented and have a passion for rolling up his/her sleeves. The culture at OVG supports those who possess a broad and strategic business perspective with a demonstrated tactical ability. This individual should possess a passion for the sports and entertainment industry, support team-first collaboration, and be able to adapt to a continually evolving business environment.

This role pays an annual salary of $105,000-$135,000 and is bonus eligible.

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 October 23, 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as interim Director of Finance at venues that have open finance positions. Specific responsibilities will include:
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepares statements for the Client and Corporate, and other financial reports, including monthly statements, Annual Budget and Annual Report.
  • Collaborate with on-site venue finance teams and General Managers to ensure industry best practices are in place at all managed facilities
  • Partner with venue finance teams and General Managers in review and approval of the venue budget in advance of presentation to clients
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
  • Assist with projecting event deals, actual event P&Ls, analysis, and "settlement" of shows on the night of events
  • Oversee payroll process for accuracy and timeliness of paychecks
  • Oversee box office, ticket sale receipts, and reporting
  • Oversee food and beverage accounting
  • Prepare appropriate state and local tax returns to be filed timely
  • Directs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, operating expenses, and insurance records
  • Be subject matter experts on accounting systems and processes
  • Lead training of finance employees
  • Oversee the onboarding of the finance function of new business opportunities
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls


Qualifications

  • BS Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
  • 5-7+ years of progressive work experience in accounting & finance.
  • Prior experience in sports, entertainment, and facility management.
  • Prior regional oversight of multiple venues preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience as a "hands-on" finance professional.
  • Strong understanding of accounting standards and practices.
  • Experience managing back-office capabilities (A/P, A/R, and payroll) is ideal but not required.
  • Solid operations focus with a diverse skill set in financial planning and analysis preferred.
  • Detail-oriented with exceptional planning and organizational skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Self-starter with the desire to work with people, develop ideas, and drive efficiencies.
  • Public accounting experience is a plus.
  • NetSuite and Sage experience is a plus.

About Oak View Group

Oak View Group is a global sports and entertainment company that specializes in venue management, event production, and sponsorship sales. The company was founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Oak View Group manages a number of high-profile venues, including the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The company also produces a variety of live events, including concerts, festivals, and sporting events. Oak View Group has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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