Controller, Operational Accounting

Job Summary:

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders:
Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide.  Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year.

For additional information, visit .Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
** THE ROLE
** Reporting to the Vice President, Operational Accounting, the Controller, Operational Accounting will be responsible for managing an accounting team to ensure the timely and accurate reporting of events and venue operations.  This role is responsible for the proper full-cycle accounting including income statement and balance sheet activity, and the adherence to internal reporting requirements.
** WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
*** Lead and manage day-to-day responsibilities of the operational accounting team.
* Finalize event profit & loss statements.
* Act as primary point of contact for various internal departments, venue management, artist representatives and production staff.
* Assist with pre-settlement and on-site artist settlements for larger arena and stadium events.
* Review and reconcile accounting of owned & operated venues including inventory on-hand, hourly staffing, and cash handling processes.
* Review and perform income statement, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations.
* Take lead on month-end close to ensure completeness and accuracy of balance sheet and P&L statements.
* Prepare and review complex accounting entries.
* Perform financial analysis on event metrics and venue & co-promoter contracts.
* Review and approve work completed by direct reports.
* Ensure compliance with a documented system of accounting policies and procedures and internal controls.
* Assist with various audits throughout the year.
* Hire, onboard, and train team members
* Coach, monitor and appraise job results of direct reports, focusing on process efficiency and effectiveness
* Has a proactive approach to process efficiency and improvements
* Other tasks as assigned
* Some travel may be required.
** WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
*** Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent education
* Accounting Designation preferred
* Experience in managing the month-end close in a tight deadline
* Experience working in a large, complex organization.  Preference given to those with public company reporting
* Strong organizational & time management abilities
* Strong analytical skills and very detail-oriented
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to multi-task, proactively solve problems, prioritize, and meet time-critical deadlines
* 5+ years full cycle accounting experience at a senior level
* Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel
* Experience with Oracle preferred
** BENEFITS & PERKS
** Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits:
* ** HEALTH:
** Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, along with Employee Assistant Programs through Modern Health and Com Psych
* ** YOURSELF:
** Generous paid time off policy including holiday closures, and sick time for you and dependents, along with free concert tickets
* ** WEALTH:
** RRSP program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement
* ** FAMILY:
** New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonus, and infertility support
* ** CAREER:
** Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
* ** OTHERS:
** Volunteer time off,…