Accounting Manager

LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

 GLOBAL HOSPITALITY

We believe that exceptional venue experiences should extend beyond game day and show time. From five-star feasts and craft cocktails to local eats and sizzling chef-inspired creations, we are renowned for our exceptional dining experiences. Our fresh, creative cuisine is just the beginning. We strive to delight guests at every turn: candy walls, in-house bakeshops and a warm welcome at every turn.

THE ROLE   

The Accounting Manager will assist the Regional Finance Director to oversee, monitor and analyze capital and operating budgets, including monthly financial analyses, monthly forecasting, annual planning, cash forecasting, and ad hoc business analyses.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work directly with the Regional Director of Finance to prepare operations analysis and reports
• Daily reconciliation of cash and credit card transactions
• Oversee the inventory process and perform in-depth cost of goods analysis
• Ensure a timely and accurate month end closing process
• Manage the weekly disbursement of payroll, including garnishments, benefits and taxes consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws
• Analyze monthly balance sheet and P&L figures to prepare comments and expose performance trends
• Develop and coordinate automated accounting applications and processes
• Have a thorough understanding of, and the ability to review contracts
• Provides standard administrative, technical, or production services or information that supports others, and/or organizes data and information that is used and analyzed by others
• Process check and refund requests: check requests for accuracy; resolve problems; enter data into system
• Build solid working relationships with business and department leaders
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

 QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Minimum 5 years of experience preferably in the hospitality industry
• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office software required
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail essential
• Must be highly analytical, have the ability to think creatively, and to understand complex business dynamics
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline oriented environment
• Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends, and holidays
• Knowledge of POS and payroll systems a plus

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Location : On Site 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

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