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Accounting Manager

Five Sullivan Convention Center in Waterloo is now hiring an Accounting Manager to join our team.  
This position plans and directs all aspects of financial, accounting, purchasing, and internal control functions for the venue by performing the following duties, personally or through subordinate supervisors. Directly supervises the Finance Department and Box Office employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Spectra’s policies and applicable laws. Other responsibilities include overseeing the interviewing, hiring of full time employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; performance appraisals; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Employees of Spectra enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, 401(k) with company match, pet insurance, life insurance, and more. 
Assists in the development and implementation of facility goals and priorities relating to financial management, budget, accounting, purchasing, and/or payroll in compliance with State and Federal law, and policies and procedures.
•Monitors compliance with all provisions of the management contract.
•Maintains contact with Risk Management Department and Insurance broker for coordination of appropriate coverage.
•Reviews all contracts for client, events, subcontractors, food and beverage or concessionaires.
•Reviews and/or prepares event settlements.
•Reviews and executes all checks and deposits; reviews daily cash receipts and disbursements.
•Oversee box office, ticket sale receipts and reporting
•Oversee food and beverage accounting
•Assist with show settlement including payments to promoters, compile all post-show financial info to enter into GL, prepare show income/loss reports
•Oversee payroll and HR functions in the venue.
•Prepare appropriate state and local tax returns to be filed timely
•Develop and implement all financial reporting, including :
•Prepares financial statements for the Client and Corporate, and other financial reports, including monthly statements, Annual Budget and Annual Report.
•Directs the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
•Directs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
•Analyzes financial performance and cost analyses for all departments; prepares monthly financial statements, recommends appropriate actions/changes in order to meet business goals.
•Prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
•Coordinates preparation of Client or external audit materials and financial reporting; implements recommendations of Client as requested.
Qualifications
•B.S. in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university.
•5 to 7 years of experience in public accounting and/or financial management at a supervisory level or as department head.
•Acts as Manager on Duty as required. Must work nights and weekends if required.
•Be a business partner with other departments insuring financial success of the venue.
•Extensive knowledge of general and cost accounting.
•Excellent math skills; high aptitude for figures.
•Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and organizational ability.
•Effective supervisory skills.
•Must pass background and credit check per guidelines
•Experience with ADP payroll, and Sage accounting preferred.
•Industry experience is preferred.
Spectra, an industry leader in sports, entertainment and venue management, is dedicated to recruiting and developing individuals with the skills, experience, passion, and values to contribute to the continued growth and success of our team. Together, with our 250+ sports & entertainment partners, we transform events into experiences! These experiences create excitement, turn heads, and make memories. We are focused on the details behind every event, so our clients can enjoy how they all come together. We transform events into great experiences through creative entrepreneurship, innovative techniques and best-in-class service that touch every aspect of the live event experience. Through our expansive scope of integrated services and marketing expertise, we provide our partners with the best resources to generate revenue and drive the bottom line.
Applications may be submitted by email to Human Resources
EOE / DFW