Senior Manager Accounting

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company's portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues - New York's Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre - that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.

Who are we hiring?

This leadership role is responsible for the oversight of operational accounting functions, including the monthly close process. This role will review operational financial statements and related account analysis, ensuring that all accounting records are maintained in accordance with GAAP. This role is responsible for oversight of all Corporate costs (for example, legal costs, insurance, aviation, etc.), as well as company payroll and employee benefits accounting, fixed assets, and certain team-related costs (for example, player insurance, team travel, marketing, Training Center costs, etc.). The position will maintain SOX compliance, issue internal reports and support external reporting requirements and deadlines. He/she will provide accounting support to the finance department and complete special projects, as needed. Manages a team of 4 people.

What will you do?

• Manage and oversee monthly accounting closing process, ensuring timely and accurate closing of Oracle General Ledger. This includes the review and posting of journal entries.
• Reviewing all Corporate operational financial statements, related account analysis, and related party transactions, ensuring that all accounting records are maintained in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee accounting and reconciliation of Corporate costs including legal costs, insurance and aviation. Partner with department heads and business to ensure appropriate and accurate reporting.
• Review and manage preparation of quarterly SG&A analysis package for SVP Controller.
• Partner with compensation, payroll and benefits in order to accurately report employee related costs monthly.
• Review and oversee monthly Fixed Assets subledger close and partner with Technical Accountant to ensure asset categorization and associated useful life is appropriate.
• Review and manage completion of MSG Sports related SEC reporting schedules for public reporting and financial statement disclosures, deliverables to Tax, Internal Audit and External Audit.
• Effectively manage, motivate, and train assigned staff and provide regular status of work-in-progress responsibilities to the SVP Controller.
• Evaluate and identify areas of potential exposure and internal control weakness and evaluate and partner with SVP Controller to improve processes and workflows to create efficiencies.
• Complete special projects in an accurate and timely manner, as assigned.

What do you need to succeed?

• CPA License Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Excellent developmental and motivational techniques
• Strong analytical account analysis skills
• Prior supervisory experience
• Ability to interact with cross functional groups and executive management
• Ability to evaluate processes and recommend and implement more efficient practices and procedures
• In-depth understanding of GAAP accounting and finance issues to critically review financial results, account analysis, and direct certain financial activities within Group and company-wide, as needed

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Pay Range

$145,000-$165,000 USD

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees' talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.