Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA or MBA preferred.
10+ years of experience in accounting, ideally in hospitality.
Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, and cost control principles.
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare comprehensive reports.
Exceptional communication skills for presenting to all management levels.
Experience with confidential information management.
Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Oracle or NetSuite.
Responsibilities
Manage and distribute monthly and quarterly financial forecasts and P&L summaries.
Respond to client requests with timely support and effective solutions.
Enhance reporting and financial modeling processes for improved efficiency.
Lead discussions with executive and divisional leadership.
Create strategic business plans based on financial analysis.
Monitor revenue, expenses, and KPIs to identify growth opportunities.
Drive reporting optimization initiatives in collaboration with Data & Analytics teams.
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
401(k) Savings Plan with matching.
Paid Time Off including vacation, sick days, and 11 holidays.
Full Job Description
Overview
As a Vice President, Finance for the hospitality finance team, this individual will conduct operational and financial analysis for OVG's consolidated North American business. Key responsibilities include the consolidation and analysis of unit- and corporate-level planning and forecasting, timely and accurate financial reporting for internal and external use, and supporting cross-functional teams' requests as needed. Additional responsibilities will include direct involvement with the annual planning and monthly forecasting process.
This role pays an annual salary range of $225,000 - $250,000 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 February 5, 2027.
Responsibilities
Manage, review, and distribute monthly and quarterly forecasted reports, including P&L summaries by region.
Respond to client requests, providing timely support and effective solutions while maintaining strong client relationships.
Continuously enhance reporting and financial modeling processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making capabilities
Lead discussions and review with executive and divisional leadership.
Create strategic business plans based on analysis of the company's financial results.
Monitor and analyze revenue, expenses, and key performance indicators to identify opportunities that drive EBITDA growth and improve operating performance
Drive reporting optimization initiatives through close partnership with Data & Analytics teams, enhancing data integrity, automation, and decision-support capabilities
Maintain financial reports for the senior leadership team to use as a tool in identifying and focusing on opportunities and risks of immediate and/or future concern.
Prepare and lead monthly operations review presentations.
Manage relationships with the finance systems team to ensure accuracy of driver-based modeling calculations.
Update reporting templates and functionality as necessary.
Perform ad-hoc reports and analysis as needed.
Assume responsibilities on special projects as identified.
Oversee the annual budget process.
Assist with the long-range planning process.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or a Related Field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or MBA is a plus.
10+ years of related experience in accounting, working preferably within the hospitality industry segment.
Strong experience in finance, accounting, contracts, budgets, and cost control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial reporting systems.
Strong knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
Highest level of integrity and honesty to report to executives in an open and unbiased manner.
Demonstrated experience with handling and maintaining highly confidential information in a discreet manner without breach of confidentiality.
Strong intellectual capacity, critical and analytical thinking.
Possess a fact-based approach to the analysis of business problems and opportunities.
Must display an executive presence, seasoning, and maturity.
Verifiable track record of assisting business and finance leaders in understanding and improving cost structures, increasing profitability, and capitalizing on growth opportunities in the marketplace.
Exceptional communication and facilitation skills with the ability to present financial information in both verbal and written formats to all levels of management.
Prior experience successfully leveraging forward-looking risk mitigation strategies and tactics.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with superior attention to detail.
Strong systems aptitude and proficiency, including expert Excel skills.
Proficiency in other Microsoft Office and accounting/financial reporting systems such as Oracle and NetSuite is strongly preferred.
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.
