Accounting Manager | Full-Time | Saenger… at Oak View Group · Mobile

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

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Accounting Manager plans and manages many aspects of financial, accounting, purchasing, and internal control functions for the management team by performing the following duties. This position is on-site at the Saenger Theatre, Regions Arena, or Mobile Convention Center, depending on the assigned account. Standard business hours apply, with occasional flexibility required to support events, including mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed. Must maintain regular attendance and a professional presence.

This role pays an annual salary of $50,000 - $55,000.

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 December 31, 2026.

About the Venue

The Saenger Theatre is a historic theater and contributing building to the Lower Dauphin Street Historic District in Mobile, Alabama. It was dedicated in January 1927. The Saenger Theatre is a Mobile landmark, known for its architecture and ties to local cultural history. The Saenger Theatre has a seating capacity of 1,906 and has the ability to host a wide variety of event types.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month-end close process, including managing the percentage of completion files for ongoing projects to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance on financial decisions, utilizing your expertise to provide valuable insights and recommendations.
• Monitor the overall accounts receivable and accounts payable system, including weekly billing, collection, invoicing, and payment processing.
• Oversee cash handling procedures, prepare bank deposits, and reconcile bank accounts.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, provide recommendations on corrections and adjust journal entries, and record journal entries upon approval.
• Perform various complex account analyses and reconciliation. Assist with annual external auditing and tax activities.
• Perform account analysis to assist with ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Plays key roles in monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Communicate with multiple levels, including the senior levels in the organization, and escalate issues to appropriate management.
• Complete event settlements and event reconciliation
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to contribute to finance initiatives
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college/university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or business administration or a related field is strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of Arena/Hotel/Convention Center accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory/management responsibility is preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle confidential information and discreet information.
• Proven ability to work well with all levels of management, problem-solving skills, and ability to mentor.
• Knowledge of NetSuite is preferred, or similar accounting software.

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.