Assistant Director of Finance & Administration

POSITION:                  Assistant Director of Finance and Administration

REPORTS TO:             Director of Finance and Administration

SUPERVISES:              Finance Systems Team

                                     AP/Payroll Clerk

FACILITIES:               Erie Insurance Arena Warner Theatre

                                   Bayfront Convention Center Rebich Investments Amphitheater UPMC Ball Park

                                   Erie Zoo/Flo Fabrizio Ice Rink Complex

                                   Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel

                                   Courtyard Erie Bayfront Hotel

SALARY RANGE:        $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 Annually + Comprehensive Benefits Package

WHO WE ARE:           The Erie County Convention Center Authority, also known as Erie Events, manages multiple entertainment venues that includes the Warner Theatre, Erie Insurance Arena, Bayfront Convention Center, Liberty Park, Erie Zoo Complex and UPMC Park. These venues host a variety of events that include world-class entertainment, family-friendly shows, and sporting events. The Convention Center Authority also owns the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel and the Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront Hotel. Erie Events facilities and hotels attract over one million guests annually from the tri-state region and generates $90 million dollars in direct spending in our community.

POSITION

SUMMARY:                 The Assistant Director of Finance and Administration will assist in establishing systems to effectively and efficiently process financial transactions and monitor compliance to GAAP standards for the Erie County Convention Center Authority. He/she helps oversee the accounting operation of the organization, including but not limited to: preparation of financial statements and analysis, development of financial forecasts, maintenance, modification and development of accounting policies and practices, supervision of and responsibility for all accounting operations - including general accounting, property accounting, budget maintenance and control, internal auditing, cost accounting, regulatory compliance, and working with year-end financial audit. He/she will assist with the financial oversight of the Hotel Asset Manager, ensuring the timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of financial and operating reports for the hotels and parking decks. He/she will work closely with the Director of Finance & Administration in maintaining a certain operational aspect of the Authority. He/she will assist in overseeing the accounting function of all construction and special projects, ensuring proper accounting, and recordkeeping to remain in compliance with state grant requirements. He/she will perform other tasks assigned by the Director of Finance & Administration

QUALIFICATIONS:     The Assistant Director of Finance and Administration should have relevant experience in public finance and accounting, including employee supervision. The candidate must demonstrate exceptional computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft applications, and possess strong oral and written communication abilities. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented and analytical. Experience with Construction Management functions is preferred.

 

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION – JOB DESCRIPTION DETAIL

Oversite of all Accounting functions, including the following general objectives:

 

• Will assist in establishing systems to efficiently process transactions and monitor compliance with the systems once developed.

• Manages a formal monthly financial statement close process designed to accurately generate GAAP basis financial statements in the most efficient manner.

• Will assist in developing key operating statistics and analytics to measure operational

• Assists in the budgeting process and related monitoring, providing the Director of Finance & Administration with draft budgets for review prior to Board

• Assist with applications for, and administration of, any Capital Grant Funding received from Federal, State or Local sources for major Capital Projects. This includes ensuring compliance with requirements of these Grant Funding

• Assists in managing the operational aspects of Construction Projects and oversee the related project accounting.
• Assists