Controller - Anchorage Convention Centers

About Legends Global

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 hosts 20,000 events and entertains 165 million guests each year, powered by depth of expertise and execution across feasibility, consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking.

The company culture values 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 everyday at Legends Global – join us!

Controller – Finance Department. Reports to Director of Finance. FLSA Status:
Exempt, Salaried.

• Develop and implement company goals and priorities relating to financial management, budgeting, accounting, purchasing, and payroll in compliance with State and Federal law and Legends Global policies and procedures.
• Monitor Legends Global compliance with all provisions of the company’s management contract.
• Maintain contact with Legends Global’s risk management department and insurance broker for coordination of appropriate coverage.
• Review contracts for clients, events, subcontractors, food and beverage or concessionaires.
• Review and/or prepare event settlements.
• Review and execute checks and deposits; review daily cash receipts and disbursements.
• Monitor and project daily cash flow; invest excess cash as needed.
• Review purchasing of capital assets and supplies.
• Develop and implement all financial reporting for start‑up operations, including:
  • Prepare financial statements for the client and Legends Global, and other financial reports such as monthly statements, annual budget and annual report.
  • Direct installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
  • Direct maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
  • Analyze financial performance and cost analyses for all departments; prepare monthly financial statements and recommend appropriate actions/changes to meet business goals.
• Prepare statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
• Assist with facilities related tasks:
  • Direct internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls.
  • Coordinate preparation of client or external audit materials and financial reporting; implement recommendations of client as requested.
  • Coordinate year‑end report of fiscal performance for the general manager’s report.
  • Direct installation and maintenance of new accounting, time‑keeping, payroll, inventory, property, and other related procedures and controls.
  • Review financial statements with management personnel.

Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance from a four‑year college or university.
• At least 5 to 7 years of experience in public accounting and/or financial management.

• Extensive knowledge of general and cost accounting.
• Excellent math skills; high aptitude for figures.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and organizational ability.
• Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information.
• Strong supervisory skills.

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

Location:

On site at the Anchorage Convention Centers.

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.

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.