Controller | Full-Time | Benchmark International Arena

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management hospitality and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015 the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas stadiums convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions spanning four continents.

The Controller is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations of Benchmark International Arena ensuring the accuracy integrity and timeliness of all financial reporting. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance this role is responsible for month-end close general ledger accounting account reconciliations internal controls financial reporting compliance and supporting the annual budget and forecasting process. This position partners closely with Venue Operations Corporate Accounting FP&A Treasury and Payroll to ensure financial results are complete accurate and compliant with GAAP and Oak View Group policies.

This role pays an annual salary of $80000-$90000 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 November 13 2026.

From 2011 to 2013 Benchmark International Arena had more than $62 million in improvements that have clearly revolutionized the industry and made it the premier entertainment venue in the state of a wide array of venues spread throughout the United States it can be difficult to find one that distinguishes itself from the others. That is not the case with Floridas premier entertainment venue and home of the three-time Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay unique features like lightning-throwing Tesla coils the 11000 square-foot Budweiser Biergarten with incredible views of the city; and a massive five-manual 105-rank digital pipe organ Benchmark International Arena consistently ranks among the very best venues in the United States. The best part This is only the beginning.

• Perform monthly quarterly and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare journal entries account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and prepare financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting analyses.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Support Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable cash bank payroll revenue and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review invoice coding and ensure accurate expense recognition.
• Assist with audits and prepare supporting documentation.
• Prepare sales tax and other required regulatory filings.
• Maintain internal controls and recommend process improvements.
• Support budgeting forecasting and variance analysis.
• Partner with venue leadership and corporate departments on accounting matters.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in accounting required. CPA preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA licensure are encouraged to apply.
• 35 years of progressive accounting experience required. Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Hospitality sports entertainment food & beverage hotel or multi-unit accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and month-end close.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite Oracle PeopleSoft or similar.
• Strong analytical organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced event-driven environment including evenings weekends and holidays as business requires.

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.