Director of Finance | Etihad Park- Food & Beverage

ASM Global$120K — $130K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university
  • 5 to 7 years’ experience in public accounting and/or financial management at a supervisory level or as department head
  • Strong working knowledge of general and cost accounting principles
  • High aptitude for numerical analysis and financial reporting
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency with accounting software, spreadsheets, and word processing applications

Responsibilities

  • Assists in developing and implementing financial management goals and priorities
  • Monitors compliance with financial provisions of the management contract
  • Maintains contact with Risk Management Department for coverage coordination
  • Reviews contracts and event settlements before billing
  • Reviews and executes checks and deposits, overseeing daily cash flow
  • Prepares and analyzes financial statements, budgets, and projections
  • Directs implementation and maintenance of accounting systems and internal controls

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid vacation
  • 401k plan
Full Job Description

THE ROLE: Director of Finance

LOCATION: Etihad Park | Queens, NY

THE ROLE

The Director ofFinanceoversees and managesall aspects of the Finance Department, consistent with Legends Global polices. New York City Football Club (NYCFC), founded in 2013, is an American professional soccer team competing in the Major League Soccer (MLS). The team plays at a brand-new 25,000-capacity soccer-specific stadium at Etihad Park in Willets Points, Queens, NYC. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTCOMES)

  • Assistsin 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 Legends Global policies and procedures.

  • Monitors Legends Global compliance with all financial provisions of the management contract and Coordinates preparation of Client or external audit materials and financial reporting; implements recommendations of Client as requested.

  • Maintaincontact with Legends Global's Risk Management Department as needed.  Responsible for coordination of appropriate coverageby filling out applications, etc. and maintaininga relationship with our local broker.

  • Reviews all contracts for events prior to billing or preparing settlements.  Reviews contracts for General Manager when needed forvarious items.

  • Reviews and/or prepares event settlements.

  • Reviews and/or executes all checks and deposits; reviews daily cash receipts and disbursements.

  • Monitors and projects daily cash flow;investsexcess cash as needed via sweep account, if applicable.

  • Reviews allpurchasing ofcapital assets, office supplies and facility supplies by signing purchase requisitions prior to purchase of item.

  • Prepares and analyzes financial statements, forecasts, budgets, year-end reports, and cost/revenue projections; reviews financial results with management and recommends actions to achieve business objectives for Legends Global and the client.

  • Directs the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems, financial records, ledgers, payroll, inventory, and internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.

  • Directs internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls when necessary.

  • Participates in union labor contractadministration and maintainseffective working relationshipwith union representatives when asked by General Manager.

  • Maintains a professional and collaborative work environment, complies with company policies and procedures, performs other duties as assigned, and is available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

WHAT YOU BRING (QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE)

SKILLS 
  • Strong working knowledge of general and cost accounting principles.

  • High aptitude for numerical analysis and financial reporting

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

  • Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.

  • Proficiencywith accounting software, spreadsheets, and word processing applications.

  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
  • B.S. in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university

  • 5 to 7years’ experiencein public accounting and/or financial managementat a supervisory level or as department head.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL

  • This position is on site based out of Etihad Park in Queens, NY

  • You may be required to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

At Legends Global, our people power every success. You’ll work alongside exceptional talent, learn from world-leading experts, and contribute to projects that set the standard across sports, entertainment, hospitality, and live experiences. If you’re driven to operate at the highest level, build with purpose, and help partners win on the biggest stages, you’ll thrive here.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000 commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for [insert bonus/incentive structure, if applicable]. Legends Global offers a competitive total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site Etihad Park - Queens, NY

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

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