Accounting Manager

POSITION: Accounting Manager    
DEPARTMENT: Finance 
REPORTS TO: COE Controller
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. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

THE ROLE
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically strong Accounting Manager to lead and own all aspects of our account reconciliation process ensuring adherence to internal controls. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of accounting and internal controls experience with strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills plus advanced Excel knowledge. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter, detail oriented and possess the ability to prioritize work in order to meet deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•    Oversee the monthly account reconciliation process, including preparation and review, research, analysis and resolution, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls.
•    Prepare and review account analysis of activity/balances to identify discrepancies or necessary adjustments on a timely basis.
•    Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and other process documentation.
•    Maintain the account reconciliation policy
•    Provide team training on account reconciliation process and policy.
•    Identify and implement system and process improvements
•    Support the Accounting team on monthly close processes, strategic projects and perform ad hoc projects and analysis

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends 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    
•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required, CPA is a plus
•    5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years audit experience and experience is a plus
•    Experience writing Policies and Standard Operating Procedures and ensuring compliance
•    Experience documenting processes and maintaining internal controls
•    Strong understanding of US GAAP
•    Experience managing or guiding a team

Skills and Abilities  
•    Ability to prioritize, multi-task and ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced, changing environment
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills to interface with all levels of the organization and third-parties
•    Proficient in ERP systems and advance Excel skills, experience with D365 and/or Blackline a plus
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 
•    None.

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: On-site - Norwalk, CT

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.