Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. Position Summary The Director of Accounting plays an important role in the daily functions of Acrisure Arena's Finance Department. The responsibilities include general accounting, payroll, ad-hoc reporting, event settlement, revenue recognition, and account reconciliations. This position works evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the Acrisure Arena event calendar. This role will pay an annual salary of $110,000 to $120,000 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 April 24, 2026. About the Venue America's hottest music festival destination finally has the world-class arena it deserves. Now open, 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 the benefits of a modern music and sports venue to the Coachella Valley. Responsibilities Ensure accuracy of event P&L's and manage settlement processes. Record revenue when earned according to GAAP. Track and reconcile deferred revenue. Forecast profitability of contracted and potential events. Create and post journal entries and accruals related to various financial transactions for multiple business entities. Process bi-weekly payroll, commissions, off-cycle payments and annual bonuses for three pay groups. Post payroll and related allocations for all salaried and hourly employees in NetSuite. Prepare payroll reconciliations and required reporting. Assist with the annual budget process. Prepare timely and accurate balance sheet account reconciliations, initiate correcting journal entries, and recommend solutions for resolving outstanding issues. Support and backup accounting processes. Assist in preparation and distribution of monthly and quarterly financial statements, including related party reclassification journal entries, as needed. Partner with team to provide creative suggestions and proactive solutions to internal and external customer issues and reporting needs. Complete other special projects as requested by leadership. Qualifications 5-7 + years of accounting experience Bachelor's Degree, Accounting emphasis preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong Microsoft Excel skills (V-lookups, Sum-ifs, Pivot Tables, etc.). Experience with NetSuite is a plus, but not required. Highly motivated, with strong work ethic. Must be a fierce communicator, with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts. Extremely organized and detail oriented, resourceful, quick learner and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to reprioritize and shift quickly. A high degree of personal integrity and consistently put the interests of the organization first. Must be a cross-organizational collaborator. Must be adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts. Working Conditions: Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required. Minimal Travel ( Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs. 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.