Event Controller

NorthPoint Search Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a detail-oriented Event Controller in the Atlanta area to oversee the financial operations for live sports and entertainment events. You will manage the full lifecycle of event finances from budget creation to post-event reconciliation, partnering with operations, production, sponsorship, and leadership teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting/finance experience in sports or live events, strong revenue recognition knowledge, and advanced Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• 5+ years accounting/finance experience in sports/live events
• Experience budgeting and reconciling event budgets
• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition and cost tracking
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience

Responsibilities

• Build and manage event budgets for live sports/entertainment productions
• Track real-time event expenses against approved plans
• Perform post-event reconciliations including revenue, costs, and vendor payments
• Forecast financial performance with operations and leadership
• Analyze budget variances and provide profitability insights
• Maintain financial controls for event spending and on-site processes
• Prepare financial reports and executive summaries
• Support audits and compliance as needed

Skills

Budget management

Variance analysis

Revenue recognition

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline-driven

Financial reporting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Who

Sports & Entertainment organization

What

Event Controller

When

ASAP

Where

Metro Atlanta, GA

Why

Growth

Office Environment

Hybrid

Salary

$115,000 – $130,000 commensurate with experience plus potential performance-based incentives.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Event Controller to oversee financial operations for live sports and entertainment events. This individual will manage the full financial lifecycle of events—from initial budget creation through post-event reconciliation—while partnering closely with event operations, production, sponsorship, and leadership teams. The ideal candidate understands the financial complexities of ticketed live events, including vendor management, production costs, revenue tracking, and real-time expense monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage comprehensive event budgets for live sports and entertainment productions.
• Track and monitor event-related expenses in real time to ensure alignment with approved financial plans.
• Perform detailed post-event reconciliations including ticket revenue, sponsorship income, production costs, and vendor payments.
• Partner with operations and executive leadership to forecast financial performance across the event calendar.
• Analyze budget variances and provide actionable insights to improve profitability.
• Establish and maintain financial controls for event spending and on-site processes.
• Prepare financial reports, summaries, and executive presentations.
• Support compliance requirements and external or internal audits as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience within sports, live events, entertainment, or production environments.
• Proven experience developing and reconciling event budgets from pre-production through final settlement.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition, accrual accounting, and cost tracking in ticketed event environments.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a deadline-driven setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.