Event Finance Controller - Live Sports & Entertainment

Staff Financial Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is looking for an Event Controller in Atlanta to manage financial operations for live sports and entertainment events. The role involves overseeing budgets, tracking expenses, reconciling finances, and collaborating with leadership teams. The ideal candidate will have over five years of finance experience in the events sector and a degree in Accounting or Finance. This position requires strong analytical and communication skills, along with proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience in sports or entertainment.
• Experience in developing and reconciling event budgets.
• Understanding of revenue recognition and cost tracking.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive event budgets.
• Monitor event-related expenses in real time.
• Perform post-event reconciliations.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Event financial lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting/ERP systems

Job description

A financial services company is looking for an Event Controller in Atlanta to manage financial operations for live sports and entertainment events. The role involves overseeing budgets, tracking expenses, reconciling finances, and collaborating with leadership teams. The ideal candidate will have over five years of finance experience in the events sector and a degree in Accounting or Finance. This position requires strong analytical and communication skills, along with proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.