Operations Controller
Core
Leads the operational accounting team to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting for events and venue operations, acting as a trusted finance partner to venue management and production teams.
Role type
Senior Controller, Operational Accounting
Builds
Event P&L statements, balance sheet and P&L reports, variance analysis, and financial insights for management.
Domain
Live entertainment, event ticketing, and venue operations
Required skills
Full-cycle accounting, month-end close, team leadership, complex journal entries, balance sheet and GL reconciliation, accruals, financial analysis, internal controls, audit support, Oracle, Salesforce, Excel, AI/automation tooling
Preferred skills
Public company reporting experience, live entertainment/venues/hospitality background, CPA designation
Technologies
Oracle, Salesforce, Excel, Claude, BI tools
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the operational accounting team; own the month-end close and finalize event P&L statements; review and approve direct reports' work; perform complex accounting entries and reconciliations; support artist settlements and venue accounting; analyze event metrics and contracts; ensure compliance with accounting policies; support internal and external audits; drive process efficiency improvements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on leadership
