Accounting Manager | Full-Time | Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds

Oak View Group

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.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager oversees all accounting and financial reporting functions. These functions include event settlements, account reconciliation, financial statement compilation and payroll

This role pays an annual salary of $45,000-$60,000

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 14, 2025.

About the Venue

Our venue is a spacious 45-acre complex that includes various facilities to accommodate a consumer’s needs with a variety of venue spaces available. These include the Marvin and Laura Berry Pavilion, two Exhibit Halls, the Conference Center, the Equestrian Center, and the Middletown Meadow.  

We are proud to be a Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) Star Facility! 

GBAC STAR is the gold standard of a high-performance cleaning and maintenance regimen for institutional and commercial facilities. Not only are GBAC STAR-accredited facilities equipped and ready for what’s next, but they’re also able to adapt quickly and withstand challenges. 

With our multi-purpose venue, we offer the capability to utilize our facility for events such as rodeos, livestock showing/selling, boxing, wrestling, concerts, trade/consumer shows, corporate meetings, banquets, weddings, quinceañeras, parties, horse events, sporting events, and so much more!

The Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds provides varied opportunities for Nueces County residents and serves as a place for the community to gather and share experiences. Nueces County owns the facility, which is managed by Oak View Group.

Responsibilities

• Perform all general accounting functions including general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliation.
• Oversee Box Office cash handling procedures and verify bank statements against daily deposits.
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll for all salaried and hourly employees; coordinate human resource functions/policies.
• Perform account and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare event settlements and generate account transfers or check payments.
• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Assist General Manager with budget preparation, and financial reporting as needed.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or better from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, public or business administration or a related field required; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of Arena/Hotel/Convention Center accounting experience required.
• May require working beyond normal business hours, including nights, weekends and holidays based on event calendar.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work well with all levels of management.
• Knowledge of MAS 200 preferred, or similar accounting software.
• Prior supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Knowledge of food and beverage cost controls
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as as part of a team
• Ability to handle confidential information and be discreet
• Experience with employee file administration and HRIS system
• Knowledge on Momentus, AutoCad, or related event managemet and design software programs
• ADP Payroll eTime software, NetSuite, Coupa, Oracle experience strongly preferred
• General human resource administration knowledge is highly required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Assist with talent acquisition activities in the department such as posting job requisitions, interviewing and hiring as needed.
• All Payroll processing for both part-time and full-time employees
• Responsible for Corporate sales invoicing per contracts, client communications and reconciliations
• Assist with Annual Budget and Audit
• Assist in Month-End close, Monthly Financials processing and Bank and Balance Sheet reconciliation
• Assist with all general administration of local human resources related to paperwork and documentation. THis position must adhere to strict confidentiality
• Solid understanding of and ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
• Other duties and responsibilites as assigned.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

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 our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.