Concerts Finance Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Insomniac - Finance Manager, Concerts

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy dance music? Are you passionate about the finance and budgeting space? Then you're in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a strong analytical background. Sounds like you? Then keep reading…

THE ROLE

The Finance Manager, Concerts will be responsible for providing dedicated analytical concert support for assigned regions/venues and responsible for settling events with partners. This position reports to the Manager, Concerts FP&A. This position is based in Las Vegas, Nevada or Calabasas, California. You are, however, required to travel to various office locations on an as needed basis and travel to work on site at various event and property locations.

REPORTING
• Manage all aspects of project accounting, including: budgeting, forecasting, actuals, and variance analysis as it relates to assigned events
• Prepare final settlements of events, including settlement of department costs, venue settlements, event labor and other related parties and record estimates and actuals
• Record monthly journal entries, reconcile results, prepare monthly schedules and ad hoc reporting.
• Review monthly P/Ls for assigned events for accuracy, perform variance analysis and identify trends
• Perform ad-hoc analysis to improve broader forecast accuracy
• Prepare final settlement of concerts, including settlement of department costs and record show flashes

COMPLIANCE
• Audit all co-promoter settlements for events where Insomniac is the secondary co-promote partner
• Help drive timely collection of revenue receipts and cost reimbursements
• Ensure adherence to established corporate policies and procedures
• Maintain adequate support for all project transactions and provide audit backup as needed
• Review and approve invoices to ensure accuracy, proper project coding and allocations
• Apply appropriate accounting policies and procedures and facilitate training and communication across internal and external partners
• Ensure accounting system (Oracle) and event-budgeting systems are reconciled and explains variances

PARTNERING/COLLABORATION
• Facilitate regular meetings with management and production/operations staff to review project status
• Partner with production/operations teams on a day-to-day basis to drive accurate, complete and timely cost reporting, protecting and managing show assets and supporting a successful event
• Communicate project overruns with the production/operations teams and management in a timely manner
• Partner with procurement, marketing and production/operations teams to improve contribution margins
• Support in recruiting, hiring, onboarding and training various team members
• Special projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required
• 7+ years of related financial experience. Entertainment industry preferred
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen including experience building financial models and reports, working with data, managing forecasting and budgeting processes
• Experience in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes within a large public company
• Professional demeanor and very strong communication skills
• Advanced technical skills, including Excel and ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP and add on reporting software
• Exhibit exceptional critical-thinking and problem-solving ability
• Possess excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Periodic travel is required

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
• Must be willing to frequently work and travel to work events during the nights, holiday, and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines and work events.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.


The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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