Accounting Manager

Position: Accounting Manager Facility Name: Shreveport Convention Center Location: Shreveport, LA 71101 POSITION: Accounting Manager DEPARTMENT: Finance REPORTS TO: Director of Finance FLSA STATUS: Full Time / Salaried / Exempt Summary The Accounting Manager, Food & Beverage Division will be responsible for coordinating the general accounting function for the Food & Beverage Division. Position will perform a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions with significant responsibility for the month end close process and balance sheet reviews reporting directly related to the Food and Beverage operations, under the supervision of the Director of Finance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Some Travel Required. Ensure the accuracy of the Food & Beverage locations general ledger. Review Food & Beverage balance sheets monthly with location managers to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies and contractual obligations. Supports Food & Beverage accounts in their day to day accounting needs, including, but not limited to, cash & banking and accounts payable processing, activities, and reconciliations. Responsible for the preparation and reporting of monthly operating results to Director of Facility Accounting along with variance explanations. Supervise the preparation of monthly financial statements to ensure GAAP compliance, and accordance with contractual obligations and commitments. Assist the DOF with the development and implementation of standardized and integrated financial reporting packages, including the creation of ad-hoc analysis and reports. Provide direct and indirect support to field personnel. Coordinate with field operations with regard to problem solving activities and complex accounting issues. Pursue opportunities to improve quality and timeliness of information. Review financial statements with Food & Beverage field Directors of Finance and provide summaries of activity and financial impact to Corporate Food & Beverage Finance Staff. Assist with corporate reporting and conduct internal audits of field locations to monitor internal controls. Coordinate and assist field personnel with outside audits necessary to conform to contractual stipulations. Develops a strong control environment and ensures compliance with ASM’s financial policy and procedures Oversight of tax filings and liquor license renewals. Evaluate monthly financial statement closing packages to ensure compliance with ASM policies and procedures and client contractual obligations. Develop consistent reporting requirements. Participate in special projects as required by management. Assists in the transition of new Food & Beverage accounts. Other duties may be assigned B.S. in Accounting or Finance from 4-year college/university or equivalent. Minimum 3 to 5 years work experience in public accounting and or financial management at a supervisory level or as a department head. Food and Beverage Experience Required Internal Controls Experience using Excel, Word, and Power Point Extensive knowledge of general and cost accounting and inventory controls. Ability to manage in a diverse, fast-paced, and decentralized environment with a keen focus on both corporate and client services is required. Capable of handling all aspects of the accounting cycle and principles and techniques of venue operation. Strong organization skills with attention to detail. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills essential CPA is preferred Ability to work under limited supervision and to interact with all levels of staff including management. Ability to work under above average pressure in meeting urgent deadlines. Ability to work long, irregular hours and weekends as dictated by event schedules and projects. Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis This description portrays in general terms the type and levels of work performed and is not intended to be all-inclusive or to represent specific duties of any one incumbent. The knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job-training. If you have any questions about this job description, please talk to the reporting manager or Human Resources. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.