Accounting Manager, Live Events
$80,000–$95,000 year
On-siteJacksonville, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Oversee financial management for AEW's live events by leading event budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and profitability analysis. Build, maintain, and update per-show Profit & Loss statements for all events, ensuring accurate invoice and expense allocation to the correct show and accounting period. Liaise with the Live Events team for state commissions, collaborate with Finance leadership on month-end and year-end close processes, and serve as the primary NetSuite administrator to drive process improvements and reporting accuracy. Support ad hoc financial analysis and coordinate with film tax credit agencies. Requires local presence in Jacksonville, FL, ability to work non-traditional hours, and domestic/international travel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial planning & analysis, or corporate finance
- Experience preparing and managing budgets, forecasts, and Profit & Loss statements
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Demonstrated experience supporting month-end close and financial reconciliations
- Experience administering or serving as a power user of an ERP system, preferably NetSuite
- Advanced spreadsheet skills and proficiency with financial reporting tools
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across Finance, Operations, and executive leadership
- Must be local to Jacksonville, FL
- Must be able to work non-traditional hours
- Must be able to travel domestically and internationally
Desired Qualifications
- Experience within live events, sports, entertainment, television, or production environments
- Public Accounting Experience
- CPA
- CMA
- NetSuite certification
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