Director Accounting

Job Summary:

JOB DESCRIPTION – DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING

Location:                                Oregon, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, USA (Remote)

Division:                               Ticketmaster North America

Line Manager:                     VP Accounting

Contract Terms:                  Permanent, 40 hours per week

WHO WE ARE

We’re fans who help fans everywhere get into the live events they love. A proud division of Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster has changed the way the world connects with their favorite artists, teams, and shows, and we continue to shape innovation every day. We’re not just selling tickets (though we do that better than anyone else), we’re enriching lives one amazing experience at a time. And we think that’s pretty amazing. If you’re passionate about the magic of live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.

THE TEAM

As part of the Global Ticketmaster Finance team, the Ticketmaster North America Accounting group is a diverse team of professionals responsible for all aspects of accounting and balance sheet reporting for the Ticketmaster lines of business located in the Unites States and Canada. Our team provides excellent support to all stakeholders, both internal and external, and we are committed to meeting the challenges that come with the evolving business, regulatory and compliance landscape in which we operate.

THE JOB

We are seeking a Director of Accounting to manage accounting processes that impact key lines of business supported by the Ticketmaster North America Accounting group. The role will be primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable accounting rules, managing SOX and financial audits and oversee balance sheet reporting due to internal and external stakeholders. The role will manage, mentor and coach a team of accountants at various levels and be responsible for training and career development related to the team. Our ideal candidate will roll up their sleeves and be actively involved in accounting processes at a detailed level. The candidate should have 15+ years of increasing responsibility in accounting including at least 5+ years of demonstrated experience in managing and motivating an accounting staff at all levels.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Oversee various divisional corporate accounting processes performed daily and/or during month end close. Areas of focus include accounting for daily and monthly cash and bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, prepaids, intangibles, leases, loans, investments, and various accrued liabilities

• Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual divisional balance sheet schedules in support of the Live Nation consolidated financial close process

• Supervise the quarterly and annual internal and external SOX and financial audits. Tasks include coordinating with internal accounting and operational team members to provide audit support, communicating directly with auditors, and maintaining accounting process documentation that is provided to internal and external auditors

• Review quarterly SOX disclosure packages in support of the Live Nation 10-Q/10-K financial reporting process.\

• Prepare documentation for annual SOX narratives and process maps

• Develop, document, and maintain accounting procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls

• Manage and mentor accounting staff while creating and promoting a supportive work environment

• Participate in ERP financial system transformation projects and other special projects, as needed

• Collaborate with personnel inside and outside the Accounting and Finance function to improve processes, resolve issues and increase efficiency

• Prepare ad hoc schedules as requested by internal management

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)

• Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in Accounting

• CPA

• 15+ years of professional accounting experience in a comparable role required with at least 5+ years in a leadership position and experience managing SOX and financial audits.

• Technology savvy including extensive experience with ERP systems (Oracle and/or SAP), high proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business intelligence tools (e.g., Cognos, Domo, Tableau, etc.)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team in a fast paced, demanding, and high transaction volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

• Ability to communic