Director of Finance

Director of Finance

Requirements

• Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative with minimal supervision.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with employees and others encountered through the course of employment.
• Operate standard office equipment and personal computer(s) using MS-DOS, MS Windows, MS Excel, MS Outlook MS Word, E-Time software, ABIMM Timekeeping software, Microsoft D365 and Peachtree/Sage 50 accounting software.
• General knowledge of GAAP (General Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• B.S. in Accounting or Finance from 4-year college/university or equivalent
• Minimum 5-7 years of related work experience
• Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures as well as financial systems and controls
• Capable of handling all aspects of the accounting cycle and principles and techniques of venue operation
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of facility goals and priorities relating to financial management, budget, accounting and/or payroll in compliance with State and Federal law, and ASM Global policies and procedures.
• Monitors ASM Global compliance with all financial provisions of the management contract.
• Reviews and/or prepares event settlements.
• Reviews and executes all checks and deposits, reviews daily cash receipts and disbursements.
• Monitors and projects daily cash flow; invests excess cash as needed via sweep account.
• Prepares financial statements for the Client and ASM Global Corporate, and other financial reports, including monthly statements, Annual Budget, and Annual Report.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet on a monthly basis.
• Direct the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
• Directs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
• Prepare statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
• Directs internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls.
• Coordinates preparation of Client or external audit materials and financial reporting; implements recommendations.
• Coordinates year-end report of fiscal performance for the General Manager’s report.
• Directs the implementation of any new accounting, timekeeping, payroll, inventory, property, and other procedures.
• Manages the Finance and Box Office departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Maintain safe, secure, and sanitary working conditions and leave work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Abides by all SMG policies in the Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual, the Business Code of Conduct, and the Cash Handling Procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the convention center industry (Preferred not Required)