Overview
A global leader in premium experiential hospitality is seeking a Finance Manager to support financial planning, management accounting, and business partnering across its Core Events portfolio. This role involves driving financial rigor, owning event-level financial outcomes, and collaborating closely with business leaders and controllership to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls, and optimal decision-making. The position reports to senior finance leadership and offers the opportunity to manage junior finance staff supporting 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, completeness of 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 reviews, variance explanations, and management reporting
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year planning processes for assigned event portfolio
- Partner with business leads to monitor revenue performance, cost drivers, and margin optimization
- Provide variance analysis versus plan, prior year, and latest forecast with actionable insights
- Maintain and enhance financial models for ticketing, hospitality packages, and event operations
- Support contract analysis and accounting treatment (e.g., revenue recognition, cost capitalization, principal vs. agent considerations)
- Ensure alignment 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 rate minimum: $75,000 annually (minimum will not fall below applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)
- Hiring rate maximum: $100,000 annually
- Compensation packages may include base salary, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and comprehensive benefits such as health care, retirement plans, vacation and paid time off, and other offerings
Location
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.