Venue Operations Controller

Venue Operations Controller

Legends 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. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight and Reporting
• Compliance and Internal Controls
• Strategic Financial Management
• Team Leadership and Development
• Process Improvement and Systems Management

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The 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.

Education and / or Experience

Bachelor's or master's degree in finance or accounting and a CPA. 15+ years of progressive experience in financial management, and prior experience in a similar role. Proven expertise in financial consolidation, reporting, and compliance. Strong experience in coordinating audit activities and managing reporting. Prior experience with ERP systems and advanced financial modeling tools.

Skills and Abilities

Technical Skills : Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including financial reporting standards. Proficiency in forecasting, and variance analysis. Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

Soft Skills : Excellent leadership and team management abilities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board, or other outside stakeholders. Ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance. Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team; the foresight and ability to delegate accordingly.

Compensation

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Working Conditions

Location : Norwalk, CT

Physical Demands

The 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. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only 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.