Manager, G&A, Accounting

On Location; New York (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

On Location, a premier experiential hospitality company, is seeking a Manager, G&A Accounting in New York to lead the monthly close for corporate functions and maintain audit-ready balance sheets within Controllership. You will drive process improvements and collaborate across Finance, HR, Procurement, Legal, and Operations.

The role requires 5–7 years of accounting experience, U.S. GAAP expertise, and NetSuite proficiency, with a CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting processes.
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience in sports, entertainment, hospitality, media, or other multi-entity organizations is preferred.
• Experience supporting audits and internal control environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly accounting close for assigned corporate G&A functions, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and close coordination.
• Support the Senior Manager, Reporting & Consolidation with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting deliverables.
• Coordinate close activities with business unit accounting teams to ensure shared overhead and corporate accounting activities are accurately reflected in the consolidated financial statements.
• Partner with Finance Business Partners and operational leaders across Corporate, Core, and Olympics to understand business activities, explain financial results, and support budget and forecast discussions.
• Maintain ownership of assigned balance sheet accounts, including preparing and reviewing account reconciliations, investigating reconciling items, and maintaining complete, audit-ready supporting documentation.
• Manage the accounting for assigned corporate functions, partnering with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Procurement, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate expense recognition, timely invoice processing, month-end accruals, and accounting for employee travel, purchasing card, and other corporate expense programs.
• Apply accounting policies established by the Controllership organization and support implementation of new accounting standards and business initiatives.
• Maintain strong internal controls, support internal and external audits, and participate in SOX compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes while strengthening controls and improving reporting efficiency through NetSuite and other financial systems.
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for assigned corporate functions, providing guidance on accounting treatment, close requirements, and financial reporting impacts.
• May provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and review of work performed by junior accounting team members.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

Who We Are

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

Who We Are

On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

The Manager, G&A Accounting is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of On Location’s corporate General & Administrative (G&A) functions. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Reporting & Consolidation, this role leads the accounting close for assigned corporate functions, maintains the integrity of key balance sheet accounts, and partners across Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Legal, Technology, Payroll, Treasury, Tax, and Shared Services to ensure accurate financial reporting and a strong internal control environment. As a key member of the Controllership organization, this position supports the Company’s monthly close and financial reporting processes while driving process improvements, standardization, and operational excellence across corporate accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly accounting close for assigned corporate G&A functions, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and close coordination.
• Support the Senior Manager, Reporting & Consolidation with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting deliverables.
• Coordinate close activities with business unit accounting teams to ensure shared overhead and corporate accounting activities are accurately reflected in the consolidated financial statements.
• Partner with Finance Business Partners and operational leaders across Corporate, Core, and Olympics to understand business activities, explain financial results, and support budget and forecast discussions.
• Maintain ownership of assigned balance sheet accounts, including preparing and reviewing account reconciliations, investigating reconciling items, and maintaining complete, audit-ready supporting documentation.
• Manage the accounting for assigned corporate functions, partnering with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Procurement, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate expense recognition, timely invoice processing, month-end accruals, and accounting for employee travel, purchasing card, and other corporate expense programs.
• Apply accounting policies established by the Controllership organization and support implementation of new accounting standards and business initiatives.
• Maintain strong internal controls, support internal and external audits, and participate in SOX compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes while strengthening controls and improving reporting efficiency through NetSuite and other financial systems.
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for assigned corporate functions, providing guidance on accounting treatment, close requirements, and financial reporting impacts.
• May provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and review of work performed by junior accounting team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting processes.
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience in sports, entertainment, hospitality, media, or other multi-entity organizations is preferred.
• Experience supporting audits and internal control environments is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Technical accounting expertise
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication and collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Commitment to strong internal controls

Success Measures

• Accurate and timely completion of monthly close activities.
• High-quality balance sheet reconciliations with minimal aged reconciling items.
• Strong audit outcomes and compliance with internal controls.
• Improved efficiency through process standardization and automation.
• Trusted partnership with corporate departments and shared service teams.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short‑and long‑term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum

$97,500 annually(minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum

$130,000 annually

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