Accounting Manager | Full-Time | Hamilton Arena

Oak View Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in venue management seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee event settlement processes at their Hamilton locations. This role includes preparing profit and loss statements and ensuring financial accuracy. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and significant experience in a fast-paced accounting environment.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years experience in Arena/Hotel/Convention Center accounting.
• Enrollment in CPA program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare event settlements and profit/loss statements.
• Coordinate payments to promoters and compile post-show financial info.
• Supervise Staff Accountant.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

Oak View Group

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.

Overview

The Accounting Manager will work alongside the Senior Director of Finance and will be responsible for the settlement process for all events at the Hamilton Arena, Concert Hall, and Studio. This role ensures the efficient flow of profit and loss data for events to the general ledger.

This role pays an annual salary of $75,000-$100,000 CAD

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until September 19, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and/or prepares event settlements including preparation of profit and loss statements for assigned shows.
• Assist with show settlement including coordination of payments to promoters, compilation of all post-show financial info to the GL, and preparation of show income/loss reports
• Prepare and upload journal entries related to individual shows.
• Reconcile revenues, costs, and accruals to ensure accuracy and completeness of projects.
• Provide on-site support for night-of-show settlements.
• Supervises Staff Accountant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Arena/Hotel/Convention Center or similar accounting experience required. Enrollment in CPA program preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, NetSuite, SAP, or similar)
• Proficient in Windows environment with strong Excel skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

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 ourpeople, improves ourservice, and raises ourexcellence. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.