Director of Finance Transformation

POSITION: Director of Finance Transformation

DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO:  VP - Head of Finance Systems

FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Financial lead on the consolidation system implementation project; leading design implications for financial data

• With assistance from system vendors, manage “stand up” of the consolidation tool in support of the 2021 Budget cycle, including building forecast templates and reporting output

• As a key member of the ERP implementation project, provide leadership for a) integrity and consistency of data migration from individual ledgers to a standard COA, b) creating standard reporting tools to support the business and corporate strategy, c) design and implement standard close procedures and policies, d) create and deliver related training to finance team members

• Work with IT team to understand and manage the ASM Global analytics environment and act as a system administrator during implementation and leveling periods

• Develop standard system and reporting tools for managing overhead expenses, cost centers, and balance sheet analyses throughout ASM Global

• Design template and data infrastructure to support “market model” management in the Power BI environment

• Support operating finance teams in assessment and redesign of local and back-office processes such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, etc.

• Exceptional communication skills with ability to present and explain technical information to audiences with varying degrees of technical proficiency.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legend Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience        

• Minimum education level of: Associate degree in finance or accounting (or equivalent experience)

• CPA or CMA a plus

• 7+ years of related work experience in developing analytics dashboards and reports from complex data sources

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and data gathering skills

• Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Knowledge of ERP, RPA, and BI systems and tools

• Attention to accuracy and detail required

• Experience validating and migrating financial data as part of system implementation or transformation projects

• Experience designing and managing financial controls

• Experience working with advanced ERP environments as well as BI products (PowerBi or Tableau)

• Detailed understanding of deFacto or BPC is a plus

• Self-directed, proactive, and ability to work independently with little direct supervision

• Ability to identify and manage priorities

• Excellent critical-thinking, problem-solving and dashboarding skills

• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment

COMPENSATION

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: Remote Opportunity - Local to the New York area

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.