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Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee and manage the daily operations of the Oak View Group (OVG) Hospitality Accounting department. The Accounting Manager will oversee the department’s monthly close process as well as mentor/lead a team of five accounting professionals. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), strong leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of leadership. This role will play an integral role in developing and documenting standardized accounting procedures and controls.

This role pays an annual salary of $103,000-$133,000 and is bonus eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until September 30, 2026.

• Oversee Accounting Operations: Supervise, manage, and review all month-end accounting procedures, including reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, analyzing venue-level and overall department P&Ls, researching accounting variances, and preparing overhead journal entries/reconciliations.
• Financial Reporting: Review venue-level financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness and compliance with GAAP and company policies/controls.
• Accounting Guidance: Provide accounting guidance and recommendations to team members as well as Divisional and Regional Senior Level Management.
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Assist with the implementation and adherence to internal controls and the company's standard accounting procedures.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor accounting staff. Provide training, guidance, and performance feedback. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement efficient accounting systems and procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Audit Coordination: Assist with annual corporate audits and venue-level audits to ensure that all necessary audit requests are prepared and provided in a timely manner.
• Ad hoc Reporting and Analysis: Provide financial analysis, research, and reports to support decision-making by senior management. Assist with special projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5+ years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and internal controls.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with NetSuite and Coupa preferred.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.