Finance Coordinator | Full-Time | Moose Jaw Events Centre

UNAVAILABLE; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in live event management is seeking a Finance Coordinator to ensure smooth financial operations behind the scenes. This role combines the excitement of event management with the precision of finance, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling reports, and collaborating with various departments to ensure financial accuracy. With a focus on detail and communication, you'll play a vital role in supporting events and maintaining financial integrity. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence in the live entertainment sector.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Matching

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of finance/accounting experience or education combo.
• Mastery of Excel, Word, Outlook, and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily transactions, invoice processing, and reconciliations.
• Manage A/R and A/P, prep deposits, and monitor vendor schedules.
• Collaborate with department heads for event finance readiness.

Skills

Finance/Accounting Experience

A/P and A/R Management

Excel Mastery

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

3-5 Years of Finance/Accounting Experience or Education

Tools

NetSuite

Coupa

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

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.

Position Summary

Are you a numbers whiz with a passion for keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? Step into the spotlight as our Finance Coordinator! You’ll be the go-to person making sure everything adds up—from accounts payable to artist payments. Whether it’s reconciling ticket sales, coordinating merch sellers or prepping for event day finances, you’ll play a starring role in keeping our financials sharp and our events seamless.

This role is a fun mix of crunching numbers and admin magic working alongside a rockstar team including the Finance Manager, the General Manager, and department heads across the venue. If you thrive in a fast-paced, event-filled environment and love juggling a variety of responsibilities, we want to hear from you!

This role pays an hourly rate of $22.00-$24.00 CAD.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Pension matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until August 1, 2025.

About the Venue

The Temple Gardens Centre in Moose Jaw stands as southern Saskatchewan’s premier venue, encompassing 210,000 square feet of versatile space dedicated to community recreation and entertainment, boasting a 4500 seat arena, 8 sheet curling rink with a two tier lounge overlooking the ice and meeting and conferences spaces.

Responsibilities

• Keep our books on point: Handle daily transactions, invoice processing, and reconciling reports.
• Be our go-to payment pro: Manage A/R and A/P, prep deposits, post receipts, and monitor vendor schedules.
• Rock those reconciliations: Box office, F&B, and balance sheets—you’ve got it covered.
• Get event-ready: Collaborate with departments heads to ensure all things finance are in place and ready for event day.
• Stay organized: Maintain clean records, support audits, and help keep the office humming.
• Be a team player: Assist with general admin duties and be ready to help other departments when needed.
• Cash in, cash out: Assist with F&B float counts, reconciliations, and cash machine oversight.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of finance/accounting experience or education combo.
• Know-how in A/P, A/R, and ledgers.
• Mastery of Excel, Word, Outlook, and accounting systems (NetSuite and Coupa).
• Sharp attention to detail and stellar time management.
• A friendly, professional vibe and top-notch communication skills.
• Ability to multitask like a champ—even when the pressure’s on.

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.