Finance Manager

Overview

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose

We are looking for a highly motivated team player and strategic thinker to join our Global Finance Team. In this new role, you will lead the accounting and finance efforts of a TAIT segment including project and commercial accounting, general ledger management, and preparation of accurate financial reports and statements.

You will partner closely with the VP, Finance Operations and VP, Controller to manage the financial performance and accurately and timely report financials for our LA-based segment. This will involve close collaboration with segment leadership and regular communication with executive-level professionals.

Essential Responsibilities & Accountabilities

The ideal candidate for this role will possess a strong foundation in US GAAP, strong communication stills and attention to detail, experience with working in teams, and ability to demonstrate agility in an ever-changing and dynamic environment.

• Lead finance / accounting for LA-based segment including overseeing the preparation of timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the segment, including working with other members of the Global Finance Team to prepare the monthly reporting package
• Participate in the monthly close process through timely preparation and recording of accounting entries in our ERP system
• Own project and commercial accounting for LA-based segment, including helping to implement improved processes with variance analysis and reporting
• Deliver clear visibility on project costs, margins, and efficiency through improved financial reporting
• Provide timely, strategic financial insights to help steer projects from quoting to completion
• Manage and track accounting of pass-through revenue and costs for specific projects
• Coordinate with executive-level leadership on project status, customer billing, and other financial related aspects of projects
• Assist with annual budgeting process
• Participate in the external audit process by providing necessary documentation and support related to the segment
• Experience with general transactional accounting processes such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, accruals, etc.
• Assist in the implementation and compliance with systems of internal controls and accounting processes, such as account reconciliations.
• Other ad-hoc responsibilities may be assigned to meet the needs of the business

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience
• 4 + years of relevant technical accounting experience in industry or with a top-tier accounting or advisory firm (Big 4 preferred)
• Licensed CPA (preferred)
• Project accounting experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, specifically revenue recognition, with sound commercial judgement
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of management, including ability to communicate effectively with leadership
• Proactive and pragmatic approach to problem solving and communication
• Attention to detail, strong planning and organization skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced private equity-backed environment
• Proficiency in ERP systems preferred (E.g. Epicor, Salesforce, Oracle, Net Suite, Sage)

Salary commensurate with experience: $115,000 - $130,000.

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.