Overview
This role involves supporting financial planning, management accounting, and business partnering across a portfolio of core live events. The Finance Manager will drive financial rigor, own event-level financial outcomes, and collaborate closely with business leaders and controllership teams to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls, and optimal decision-making. The position reports to senior finance leadership and includes the opportunity to manage junior finance staff involved in event execution.
Responsibilities
- Lead finance partnership across the Core Events portfolio, including ownership of event-level P&L oversight and reporting
- Review, challenge, and validate revenue, costs, and margin outcomes for event P&Ls prior to close and reporting
- Collaborate with Controllership to ensure accurate accounting treatment, complete accruals, and adherence to financial reporting policies
- Manage and develop Event Accountants, including reviewing work and planning development
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close deliverables, including journal entry review, variance explanations, and management reporting
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year planning processes for assigned events
- Partner with business leads to monitor revenue performance, cost drivers, and margin optimization
- Provide variance analysis against plan, prior year, and latest forecast with actionable insights
- Maintain and enhance financial models related to ticketing, hospitality packages, and event operations
- Support contract analysis and accounting treatment such as revenue recognition, cost capitalization, and principal vs. agent considerations
- Ensure compliance with corporate finance policies, audit requirements, and internal control standards
- Act as finance lead for key events, ensuring financial visibility, governance, and control in real time
Requirements
- 5–7+ years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, or Accounting
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA and/or MBA preferred
- Experience in live events, hospitality, sports, or entertainment industries strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience managing junior team members or leading project workstreams
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial close processes, with experience reviewing or owning P&L accuracy
- Proficient financial modeling, Excel, and data analysis skills
- Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and operate effectively in fast-paced environments
- Strong understanding of event P&L structures, cost allocation, and profitability drivers
- Experience working with senior leadership and producing executive-ready deliverables
Compensation & Benefits
- Hiring salary range: $75,000 to $100,000 annually (minimum will not fall below applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)
- Compensation varies based on location, qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience
- Benefits package includes health care, retirement plans, vacation and paid time off, and other offerings
- Opportunities for short- and long-term incentives, growth, and development
Location
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.