Job Summary:
THE JOBWe are seeking an Accounting Manager for the Live Nation Concerts division, a segment of the Live Nation live music business. This position oversees accounting and control in a corporate setting, and interacts with multiple divisions, including the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures. This person must be a self-motivated individual with the ability to multitask.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO- Establish, implement, and enforce financial and reporting policies and standards in compliance with GAAP and FASB, Sarbanes-Oxley, SEC and the requirements of other applicable regulatory bodies.
- Perform and supervise month-end close tasks as assigned including preparation and review of general ledger entries, analysis and completion of corporate Balance Sheet and P&L reports
- Review period close submissions and assist in month/quarter end reporting package consolidation
- Complete various balance sheet schedules to be used by senior management in monthly and quarterly financial statement reviews
- Complete detail reviews regional and/or divisional balance sheets providing accounting guidance as needed.
- Assist in managing central accounting team ensuring compliance with company's policies and objectives.
- Ensure timely, accurate and reliable financial statements and reporting, and to ensure that policies and procedures meet other organizational objectives and needs.
- Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures / policies, including Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
- Interface with company's external and internal auditors.
- Foster a culture that encourages the highest level of performance, integrity and ethical behavior and cooperation in all business activities.
- Undertake special projects and/or general management assignments as requested by senior management
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA preferred. MBA a plus
- 7-10 years of comparable work experience
- The successful candidate will have directed an accounting and control organization of relevant size and complexity through a period of sustained growth. First-hand experience in the corporate office of a global, publicly traded company with multi-national locations and revenue greater than $1 billion is strongly preferred.
- Strong accounting experience, ideally in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company.
- ERP experience, preferably Oracle, but equivalent is sufficient
- Experience and confidence dealing with auditors, senior management and divisional operations.
- Experience developing and coaching teams to perform at new levels of achievement.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities that allow projects and goals to be completed on time.
- Be able to delegate responsibility and authority to the lowest appropriate level yet be willing to participate directly and actively as required.
BENEFITS & PERKSOur motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:
HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match
HIRING PRACTICESThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. Live Nation may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support application screening and assessment. All hiring decisions are made with human review.
Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.
