Director of Accounting | Full-Time | Acrisure Arena

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.

The Director of Accounting plays an important role in the daily functions of Acrisure Arenas Finance Department. The responsibilities include general accounting payroll ad-hoc reporting event settlement revenue recognition and account reconciliations. This position works evenings weekends and holidays based on the Acrisure Arena event calendar.

This role will pay an annual salary of $110000 to $120000 and is bonus eligible

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 April 24 2026.

Americas hottest music festival destination finally has the world-class arena it deserves. Now open Acrisure Arena provides the greater Palm Springs area of Southern California with a premiere 11000 capacity venue hosting the biggest artists and acts on the planet. We are #TheCoolestSpot in the desert designed specifically for hockey and made for concerts Acrisure Arena provides top-tier hospitality artist amenities and all the benefits of a modern music and sports venue to the Coachella Valley.

• Ensure accuracy of event P&Ls and manage settlement processes.
• Record revenue when earned according to GAAP. Track and reconcile deferred revenue.
• Forecast profitability of contracted and potential events.
• Create and post journal entries and accruals related to various financial transactions for multiple business entities.
• Process bi-weekly payroll commissions off-cycle payments and annual bonuses for three pay groups.
• Post payroll and related allocations for all salaried and hourly employees in NetSuite.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations and required reporting.
• Assist with the annual budget process.
• Prepare timely and accurate balance sheet account reconciliations initiate correcting journal entries and recommend solutions for resolving outstanding issues.
• Support and backup accounting processes.
• Assist in preparation and distribution of monthly and quarterly financial statements including related party reclassification journal entries as needed.
• Partner with team to provide creative suggestions and proactive solutions to internal and external customer issues and reporting needs.
• Complete other special projects as requested by leadership.

• 5-7 years of accounting experience
• Bachelors Degree Accounting emphasis preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (V-lookups Sum-ifs Pivot Tables etc.).
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus but not required.
• Highly motivated with strong work ethic.
• Must be a fierce communicator with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented resourceful quick learner and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to reprioritize and shift quickly.
• A high degree of personal integrity and consistently put the interests of the organization first.
• Must be a cross-organizational collaborator.
• Must be adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends nights and holidays required.
• Minimal Travel (<10% travel): May be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.
• Frequent bending lifting 15-20 pounds sitting exposure to multiple external elements extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs.

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.