Regional Accounting Director, Managed Venues Division

In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen. POSITION: Regional Accounting Director, Managed Venues DivisionDEPARTMENT: FinanceREPORTS TO: Vice President, Finance, Managed Venues DivisionLOCATION: Norwalk, CT (in-office 4 days per week)LEGENDS GLOBALLegends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. duties. skills and diverse sources of information identify profitable opportunities, anticipate challenges, and creates competitive advantages and drive performance. Role has responsibility on accounting oversights of supporting venues and balance sheet review/reconciliation. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAccounting and Financial Reporting oversight: Has a fiduciary responsibility of the overall accounting within the region. requirements, tax filings and Legends Global Policies and Procedures. Business Partnering and Business Unit Performance: Creation and embracing the culture of business partnering by working with the division Vice Presidents of Operations, the Regional DOF and Venue DOFs within the business unit/region, together with the RVPs are jointly responsible for achieving optimal operating performance without losing sight of all measured KPI’s. duties as assigned shall include business development and contract renewal analyses. Functional leadership: As the Accounting functional leader of the region, own the process of sourcing, hiring, and training talent across the venues by partnering with venue GMs and relevant HR business partners. Constantly identify high potential talent for future movements. Engage in succession planning discussions with VP Finance and VPs of Operations. Plan and coordinate coverage at venues (vacancies or new venue openings). Taskforce Support: Assist with the finance operations of venues that the role supports as necessary as circumstances arise. Finance Transformation Support: Assist the venues in implementation of finance transformation initiatives, including system implementations as necessary. Serve as change agent and champion the usage of such systems, and partner with various corporate personnel to maximize system efficiencies. Supervisory ResponsibilitiesRole will include oversight of approximately 20 venues, managing the Directors of Finance at the individual venues. Person will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Additional support from 3-4 Sr. Directors of Finance to help manage the business performance and accounting oversight of the venues will be coordinated by this role. The Sr. Directors of Finance work under the direction and management of the VP Finance and Regional Director of Finance. Education and/or Experience B. S. requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet strict deadlinesAbility to quickly analyze large sets of data and provide feedback to leadership on key drivers of variancesAbility to work under minimal supervisionAbility to work flexible hours in addition to normal business hoursMust have professional attitude and appearanceSkills and Abilities Strong business acumen and ability to influence change and drive to resultsExtensive knowledge of general and cost/project accountingExcellent math skills; high aptitude for figuresAbility to work with and maintain highly confidential information requiredStrong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate well both inside and outside the organizationStrong organization skills with attention to detailExcellent verbal, written and people skills essentialEffective supervisory and delegation skillsEffective conflict resolution management skillsExtensive knowledge of Microsoft Office productsMicrosoft Dynamics 365 experience is preferredHigh energy, strong will and ambition to learn and work on new things. Problem solving skills and critical thinking skills within a global enterprise set up. High degree of comfort in managing multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations CPA preferred. COMPENSATIONCompetitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan. WORKING CONDITIONSLocation: This role will be based in Connecticut. The position offers a hybrid arrangement, with an expected 4 days in office. Approximately 25% travel required, will vary based on business needs. Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. LEGENDS GLOBAL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.