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.

Using independent judgment, the Director of Finance is primarily responsible for overseeing all aspects of the financial agreements including developing, coordinating, and supervising the accounting procedures related to the operation of the facilities. Including but not limited to maintaining formal accounting systems, supervising the organization of accounting records and supervising the preparation of monthly financial statements, event settlements, and preparing and managing the yearly budget.

Work Environment

This position is on-site at the Mobile Convention Center and overseeing the Saenger Theatre as well as the new Arena. 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 $100,000-$120,000 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 December 31, 2025.

The Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center is a spectacular facility providing excellent meeting accommodations. It features 317,000 gross sq. ft., including a 100,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall, and a unique design with terraces for outdoor functions and breathtaking views of the Mobile River.

The Saenger Theatre seats 1,900 patrons and hosts over 70,000 guests annually.  It is the home of the Mobile Symphony Orchestra, Lagniappe’s annual Nappie Awards, and has hosted national acts such as The Avett Brothers, Willie Nelson, Chicago, The Black Jacket Symphony, Vince Gill, Bob Dylan and more. 

The new Mobile Arena will anchor a lively downtown Mobile, Alabama, a city that offers world-class accommodations, retail shops, restaurants, museums, parks, and art galleries. The state-of-the-art 10,000 capacity arena is under construction and scheduled to open in early 2027.  It will be home to a minor league hockey team, concerts, family shows, regional and national sports events, community gatherings, and annual Mardi Gras events.  It will include a wide range of premium seating and experiences including suites, clubs, and loge boxes and include over 27,000 square feet of multi-purpose and pre-event space. 

• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of assigned programs and functions including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivables, purchasing, budgeting and the general ledger
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the convention center's annual budget; direct and provide consultation to department managers in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; implement budgetary adjustments as necessary
• Prepares financial statements for the Client and OVG Corporate Office, and other financial reports, including monthly statements, annual budget and annual report
• Coordinates the accounting activities of the facility in relation to the annual audit; serve as liaison for the Accounting Section with other departments, division and outside auditors; negotiate and resolve significant and controversial issues
• Analyzes balance sheet and P & L figures for monthly financial statements; prepares comments and explanations of performance trends
• Reviews and executes all checks and deposits; reviews daily cash receipts and disbursements
• Reviews financial statements with management personnel
• Plans, develops and recommends procedures to ensure the financial management of the facility is in line with corporate goals and objectives
• Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates Accounting Department staff; provides or coordinates staff trainings; works with employees to correct deficiencies
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work flow for the Finance Department; meets with staff on a regular basis to identify and resolve challenges; assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates methods and procedures
• Monitors compliance with all provisions of the management contract
• Assist with show settlement including payments to promoters, compile all post-show financial info to enter into GL, prepare show income/loss reports
• Prepare appropriate state and local tax returns to be filed timely
• Works cooperatively with other department directors on projects of mutual interest
• Occasionally functions as Manager on Duty
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years professional accounting experience including at least three (3) years of supervisory responsibility.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, public or business administration or a related field. Additional experience may be substituted for formal education.
• Experience with Net Suite and Oracle preferred.
• Previous Arena/Hotel/Convention Center accounting experience preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant 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 applications, accounting systems software and internet applications
• Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals
• Accurate interpretation preparation of financial statements and budgets
• Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Relevant federal, state, and local regulations
• Terminology used in entertainment and convention settings
• Principles of budget preparation and control
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors and facility users
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Recruit, interview, select, train, manage, direct and evaluate all subordinate employees in the Finance Department
• Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for all finance activities
• Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient customer service
• Recognize challenges, analyze and identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of organizational objectives
• Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures

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.