Finance Manager

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

• Not specified

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.