Financial Analyst | Full-Time | Acrisure Arena

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 Financial Analyst contributes to the accuracy and integrity of all aspects of financial and accounting activities for the Acrisure Arena. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, proactive, and a collaborative professional responsible for supporting the financial infrastructure of the Accounting and Financial Team. This position reports to the Vice President of Finance and Administration.

 

This role pays an annual salary of $70,000-$80,000 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 7, 2025.

About the Venue

America’s hottest music festival destination finally has the world-class arena it deserves. Now open, the brand new Acrisure Arena provides the greater Palm Springs area of Southern California with a premiere 11,000+ 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 of the benefits of a modern music and sports venue to the Coachella Valley.

Responsibilities

• Generate and distribute month-end, year-end, event and ad hoc reports.
• Generate monthly balance sheet reconciliation reports.
• Oversee the revenue recognition cycle.
• Work directly with auditors.
• Assist in budget creation.
• Prepare journal entries for month-end closing process.
• Prepare and adjust forecasts as events are booked.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports, prepare variance analysis.
• Support facility goals and priorities relating to financial management, budget, accounting, audit, purchasing, and/or payroll in compliance with State and Federal law, and policies and procedures.
• Track compliance with all provisions of the sponsorship and premium contracts.
• Assists with event settlements, a minimum of one evening a month.
• Manage Accounts Receivable processes.
• Perform account reconciliations, analyze discrepancies, and suggest course of correction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree, Accounting or Finance preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with NetSuite is highly preferred.
• Ability to summarize and analyze accounting information.
• Ability to record and document financial transactions.
• Knowledge of accounting concepts and practices including revenue recognition, accruals, deferred revenue and intercompany transactions.
• Strong math aptitude and ability to attend to detail.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrate sound organizational, coordinating, and personal interface skills.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to successfully communicate with the public, other employees, and vendors.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven job reliability, diligence, and dedication.

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.