Accounting Manager, OCSE

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Accounting Manager, OCSE

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $100,000 to $150,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.

OCVIBE, a premier mixed‑use community and live entertainment district, is coming to Anaheim in 2027! This $5 billion, 95‑acre, mixed‑use community will surround its anchor, Honda Center, with new live entertainment venues, dining and retail offerings, and public amenities. From intimate clubs to a new 6K‑capacity concert venue, OCVIBE will provide a full range of entertainment, activating the District daily for the enjoyment of its guests.

The Accounting Manager plays a key role on OC Sports & Entertainment (OCSE) and OCVIBE’s finance and accounting team. Reporting to the Director, Finance
, this position is responsible for ensuring the accurate month end close for several unique entities including OCVIBE’s infrastructure related entities, OCVIBE Security, and OCSE’s Strategic Leadership and Shared Services as well as providing accounting management and leadership. This role would also be responsible for delivering timely, accurate and insightful financial reports including the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and KPI reporting.

• Core Accounting: Manage and execute all accounting functions, including complex journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month‑end close process

• Manage accounts payable invoice coding and fixed assets where appropriate

• Work with the accounting team and other finance/accounting partners to accurately book revenue and event related expenses

• Manage the recording of District sponsorship related revenue and expense transactions in accordance with contractual requirements

• Manage transaction processing, research, analysis, and reporting

• Support FP&A team with periodic forecasting/budgeting, variance analysis, cash flow planning, and corporate allocations

• Manage monthly balance sheet reconciliations, perform thorough account analyses and transaction research, and resolve issues and discrepancies promptly

• Manage and review monthly intercompany billings and facilitate cash management and intercompany cash settlement process

• Compliance & Audit: Ensure strict adherence to U.S. GAAP standards. Manage sales and use tax returns and audits, and support the Finance Department with City of Anaheim, and NHL audits when necessary

• Operational Leadership: Directly supervise and mentor Staff Accountants, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

• Strategic Growth: Support the Director, Finance in the stand‑up of new business processes and the implementation of enterprise‑wide IT and procurement systems

• Financial Insight: Manage cash forecasting, and treasury activities to ensure optimal liquidity and strategic decision‑making

• Stakeholder Management: Act as a primary liaison for client stakeholders and vendors, effectively communicating and outlining solutions to complex challenges

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university

• Certification: Active CPA license is required

• Experience: Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance

• Industry Expertise: Experience in entertainment and corporate sponsor ships a plus; ability to thrive in a growth‑oriented organization

• Analytical Prowess: Advanced ability to interpret complex data with strong attention to detail, build process flows, and communicate results to various stakeholders

• Leadership: Proven record of managing staff and handling competing priorities under strict deadlines. Must have excellent time management and organizational skills

• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate high‑visibility stakeholder relationships; must have a customer service mentality

This position is on‑site.

OC Sports & Entertainment, LLC