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 Accounting Manager plays a critical leadership role in supporting the Director of Finance in the strategic planning, oversight, and execution of the venue's financial operations. This role is integral to ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of the accounting, purchasing, and internal control functions that support food and beverage operations within a high-volume arena environment.

A primary responsibility of this position is the end-to-end management of the bi-weekly payroll function for approximately 700 full-time and part-time employees. This includes overseeing payroll processing, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor and tax laws, resolving payroll discrepancies, and coordinating closely with Human Resources and operational departments to maintain accurate employee records and ensure timely payment.

This role will pay an annual salary of $60,000 to $65,000 and is bonus eligible.

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 August 29, 2025.

Amalie Arena had more than $62 million in improvements that have clearly revolutionized the industry and made it the premier entertainment venue in the state of Florida.

With a wide array of venues spread throughout the United States, it can be difficult to find one that distinguishes itself from the others. That is not the case with the renovated AMALIE Arena, Florida’s premier entertainment venue and home of the three-time Stanley Cup champion, Tampa Bay Lightning.

Boasting unique features like lightning-throwing Tesla coils, the 11,000 square-foot Budweiser Biergarten with incredible views of the city and a massive five-manual, 105-rank digital pipe organ, AMALIE Arena consistently ranks among the very best venues in the United States. The best part? This is only the beginning.

• Oversee general accounting functions, including the general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Supervise and support the Administrative Assistant, providing direction and professional development.

• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Manage bi-weekly payroll processing for approximately 700 hourly and salaried employees, including tips, bonuses, and commissions, ensuring compliance with all applicable labor and tax regulations.

• Perform regular account and bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.

• Prepare event settlements and coordinate the processing of payments or account transfers.

• Compile monthly financial statements and support the month-end and year-end close processes.

• Assist the General Manager and Director of Finance with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support operational goals.

• Other duties and related responsibilities as assigned. 

• Bachelor’s degree or better from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, public or business administration or a related field required; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Arena/Hotel/Convention Center or similar accounting experience required.
• May require working beyond normal business hours, including nights, weekends and holidays based on event calendar.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work well with all levels of management.
• Knowledge of Sage, Coupa preferred, or similar accounting software.
• Prior supervisory responsibility preferred.

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.