Director of finance Jobs in Pompano Beach, FL

Job Summary :

GalaxyCon is a festival of fandom that celebrates comic books, pop culture, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, gaming, cosplay, and more. GalaxyCon is more than a comic-con, it's a galaxy of fun!

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Operations to oversee our Operations Department and lead a high-performing team in the planning and execution of live events. This role is critical in driving operational excellence across all our festivals and conventions, ensuring that event logistics, vendor partnerships, venue relations, and compliance standards are executed at the highest level. The Director will directly supervise the Live Events Managers and other operational staff, providing leadership, mentorship, and process oversight to achieve world-class event delivery.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide strategic leadership and daily management for the Operations Department, including direct supervision of the Live Events Managers and other operations personnel.
• Develop and implement department-wide policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent, efficient, and high-quality operational execution across all events.
• Oversee the coordination and integration of all operational elements, including venue contracts, site plans, vendor relations, staffing logistics, safety compliance, and inventory management.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for venue executives and top-tier vendors regarding operational needs, contract negotiations, service levels, and issue resolution.
• Review and approve all operational site plans, floorplans, schedules, and service orders created by the Live Events Managers, ensuring alignment with event objectives, brand standards, and budgetary guidelines.
• Lead department budgeting processes, including setting operational budgets, monitoring expenses, and driving cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Analyze post-event reports and operational KPIs to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, presenting actionable recommendations to executive leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Programming, Guest Services, Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to support comprehensive event success.
• Foster a culture of safety, accessibility, and compliance by ensuring all operations adhere to applicable regulations, venue requirements, and insurance standards.
• Mentor and develop Operations team members, providing coaching, training opportunities, and performance evaluations to support career growth and department excellence.
• Serve as a senior on-site leader at major events, providing high-level oversight during setup, live execution, and teardown phases.
• Perform other executive-level duties as assigned to support the company's strategic goals.
• Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications :

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. If you are a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for all things pop culture, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team at GalaxyCon LLC.

Super Festivals LLC and GalaxyCon are an equal-opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or being a qualified disabled veteran or qualified veteran of the Vietnam era or any other category protected by Federal or State law.