Finance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary finance partner for the Core Events portfolio, taking ownership of event-level P&L oversight and reporting.

• Manage the Finance approval process for event P&Ls, encompassing the review, challenge, and verification of revenue, costs, and margin results before finalization and reporting.

• Collaborate closely with the Controllership to ensure accurate accounting practices, thorough accruals, and compliance with financial reporting standards.

• Oversee and mentor Event Accountants, including reviewing their work and planning their professional development.

• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, including scrutinizing journal entries, explaining variances, and generating management reporting outputs.

• Take charge of budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year planning initiatives for the designated event portfolio.

• Collaborate with business leaders to track revenue performance, cost factors, and margin enhancement strategies.

• Deliver variance analysis against plans, previous years, and current forecasts, providing actionable insights.

• Sustain and improve financial models related to ticketing, hospitality packages, and event operations.

• Assist with contract analysis and accounting practices (e.g., revenue recognition, cost capitalization, principal vs. agent considerations).

• Ensure compliance with corporate finance policies, audit standards, and internal control protocols.

• Serve as the finance lead for significant events, ensuring real-time financial visibility, governance, and control.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–7+ years of extensive experience in Finance, FP&A, or Accounting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA and/or MBA is preferred.

• Background in live events, hospitality, sports, or entertainment sectors is highly desirable.

• Proven experience in managing junior team members or leading project initiatives.

• Strong grasp of accounting principles and financial close processes, with experience in reviewing or managing P&L accuracy.

• Exceptional financial modeling, Excel, and data analysis capabilities.

• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and thrive in fast-paced environments.

• Comprehensive understanding of event P&L structures, cost allocation, and profitability drivers.

• Experience working with senior leadership and creating executive-level deliverables.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health care

• Retirement

• Vacation and other paid time off