Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Director of Finance 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.   The Director of Finance directly supervises the Finance Department and Box Office employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Oak View Group’s policies and applicable laws. Other duties include assisting with interviewing and hiring of fulltime employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; performance appraisals; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

This role pays an annual salary of $75,000 to $85,000 and is bonus eligible.

Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: 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 May 23, 2025.

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is a 136-acre multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex centered around the iconic Stadium. Previously known as Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, SBLS was opened in 1965 as Memphis Memorial Stadium. The complex has been managed by Oak View Group since 2022. The Stadium is home to the University of Memphis Tigers, Southern Heritage Classic, AutoZone Liberty Bowl and Memphis Showboats of the UFL. SBLS is currently undergoing a $220 million renovation which will help propel the stadium and Memphis Football into the forefront of the college football landscape.  

• 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
• 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.

• 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.
• Experience handling HR responsibilities.
• 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 NetSuite accounting preferred.
• Industry experience is preferred.
• CPA or MBA a plus

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.

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.