Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Department: Finance

Reports To: Vice President & Director of Finance

Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager plays a key role within the Finance department for our client in the Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry. This position serves as the subject matter expert on all financial aspects of ticketing and venue operations across multiple entities, partners, customers, and clients.

The role is responsible for maintaining general ledger integrity, performing detailed account reconciliations, and delivering financial analysis related to venue operations. Additionally, this position contributes to process improvement initiatives, helping to align and enhance systems across the combined organization.

Essential Functions

• Record and reconcile ticketing-related activity across the various business entities

• Analyze transactions related to:

• Performance and event sales

• Deferred revenue

• Gift certificates

• Client liabilities and receivables

• Intercompany activity

• Fees and other revenue

• Ensure all transactions are accurately categorized by account, event, and project

• Prepare and review monthly close journal entries and general ledger activity

• Develop financial models to support complex account reconciliations and clarify month-end balances

• Document processes and procedures related to CRM (Tessitura) and accounting systems (Momentus, Blackbaud)

• Partner cross-functionally to provide financial insights and tools that support organizational goals

• Perform ad hoc financial analyses for senior leadership decision-making

• Prepare audit workpapers and support annual financial audits and reporting requirements

• Assist with special projects tied to organizational alignment across entities

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Minimum 5 years of general accounting experience in a complex environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and tools
• Strong written and verbal communication across departments
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Compensation and Benefits

• Between $90k to $110k
• Excellent Benefits, PTO, 401k
• Hybrid Schedule - 3 days in office, 2 days from home
• Other great perks!