Director of Finance | Etihad Park- Food & Beverage
At a glance
Director-level Finance Leadership role at Asmglobal. New York · full-time · $120,000–$130,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build financial plans and priorities covering budgets, accounting, purchasing and payroll, following applicable laws and company policies
- Track compliance with financial terms in the management contract and coordinate audit documents and financial reports
- Review event agreements before billing, prepare settlements, and check daily cash activity and cash-flow projections
- Prepare and assess financial statements, forecasts, budgets and cost and revenue projections, then advise management on next steps
- Oversee accounting records, payroll, inventory and internal controls to support accurate reporting and efficient operations
What you bring
- A four-year degree in accounting or finance
- Five to seven years in public accounting or financial management at supervisory or department-head level
- Strong general and cost accounting knowledge, numerical analysis skills and experience with financial reporting
- Working ability with accounting software, spreadsheets and word-processing applications
Who this fits
This role suits a finance leader with supervisory or department-head experience who can manage facility finances and work collaboratively. You’ll be based on site at Etihad Park in Queens and may work nights, weekends and holidays. The stated salary range is $120,000 to $130,000 a year.
From the employer
THE ROLE: Director of Finance
LOCATION: Etihad Park | Queens, NY
ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated suite of premium services through a white-label model that keeps our partners front and center — from feasibility and project development to sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and world-class content and booking.
With a global network of more than 450 venues, hosting 20,000 events and welcoming 165 million guests annually, Legends Global brings unmatched scale, expertise, and connectivity to help our partners grow. The Legends Global Way guides how we operate: Align, Scale, Connect, Team, Win — shared success, repeatable systems, connected solutions, unstoppable teams, and wins that are earned every day.
THE ROLE
The Director of Finance oversees and manages all aspects of the Finance Department, consistent with Legends Global polices. New York City Football Club (NYCFC), founded in 2013, is an American professional soccer team competing in the Major League Soccer (MLS). The team plays at a brand-new 25,000-capacity soccer-specific stadium at Etihad Park in Willets Points, Queens, NYC.
WHAT YOU’LL DO (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTCOMES)
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 Legends Global policies and procedures.
Monitors Legends Global compliance with all financial provisions of the management contract and Coordinates preparation of Client or external audit materials and financial reporting; implements recommendations of Client as requested.
Maintain contact with Legends Global's Risk Management Department as needed. Responsible for coordination of appropriate coverage by filling out applications, etc. and maintaining a relationship with our local broker.
Reviews all contracts for events prior to billing or preparing settlements. Reviews contracts for General Manager when needed for various items.
Reviews and/or prepares event settlements.
Reviews and/or executes all checks and deposits; reviews daily cash receipts and disbursements.
Monitors and projects daily cash flow; invests excess cash as needed via sweep account, if applicable.
Reviews all purchasing of capital assets, office supplies and facility supplies by signing purchase requisitions prior to purchase of item.
Prepares and analyzes financial statements, forecasts, budgets, year-end reports, and cost/revenue projections; reviews financial results with management and recommends actions to achieve business objectives for Legends Global and the client.
Directs the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems, financial records, ledgers, payroll, inventory, and internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.
Directs internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls when necessary.
Participates in union labor contract administration and maintains effective working relationship with union representatives when asked by General Manager.
Maintains a professional and collaborative work environment, complies with company policies and procedures, performs other duties as assigned, and is available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
WHAT YOU BRING (QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE)
SKILLS
Strong working knowledge of general and cost accounting principles.
High aptitude for numerical analysis and financial reporting
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
Proficiency with accounting software, spreadsheets, and word processing applications.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
B.S. in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university
5 to 7 years’ experience in public accounting and/or financial management at a supervisory level or as department head.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL
This position is on site based out of Etihad Park in Queens, NY
You may be required to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
At Legends Global, our people power every success. You’ll work alongside exceptional talent, learn from world-leading experts, and contribute to projects that set the standard across sports, entertainment, hospitality, and live experiences. If you’re driven to operate at the highest level, build with purpose, and help partners win on the biggest stages, you’ll thrive here.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000 commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for [insert bonus/incentive structure, if applicable]. Legends Global offers a competitive total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Location: On Site Etihad Park - Queens, NY
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
NOTE:
The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.