Accounting Manager | Full-Time | Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena (UMBC)

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.

Reporting to the General Manager the Accounting Manager is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of all aspects of financial and accounting activities at the facility. This is a hands-on role with limited supervisory responsibilities ideal for a detail-oriented proactive and collaborative professional who can independently manage the full accounting cycle.

This role pays an annual salary of $60000-$65000

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 November 28 2025.

Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena is located on the campus of the University of Maryland Baltimore County. The 5000-seat arena is the home to the UMBC Retriever Mens and Womens basketball teams and Womens volleyball. The multi-purpose venue is managed by OVG and hosts a variety of events including concerts commencements family shows community events consumer shows featured speakers and banquets.

• Manage daily accounting operations including accounts payable (Coupa) accounts receivable payroll (ADP) general ledger bank reconciliations and journal entries.
• Develop and implement facility goals and priorities relating to financial management budgeting (Oracle) accounting purchasing and payroll in compliance with State and Federal law and company policies.
• Monitor compliance with all provisions of the management contract.
• Review client event subcontractor and concessionaire contracts for financial accuracy.
• Prepare and finalize event settlements.
• Process and review bi-weekly payroll.
• File state and local tax returns timely and accurately.
• Perform account reconciliations research discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers revenue distribution depreciation schedules cost property and insurance records.
• Prepare financial statements for both Client and Corporate as well as monthly quarterly and annual reports.
• Prepare budgets forecasts and provide variance analysis.
• Assist with client and external audits ensuring proper documentation and implementing recommendations.
• Provide financial guidance to other departments ensuring fiscal responsibility and contract compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance required (CPA or MBA preferred).
• 35 years of experience in accounting or financial management; hospitality venue or entertainment industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency with ADP (payroll) Coupa (AP) NetSuite (accounting) Oracle (budgeting).
• Strong Excel skills required (pivot tables VLOOKUPs financial modeling).
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to work nights weekends and holidays as required.
• Must pass background and credit check per company guidelines.
• Limited supervisory responsibility must be comfortable in a hands-on self-directed role.

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 ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. 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.