Director Accounts Payable

Director Accounts Payable Location: New York City, NY Position Type: Full-time Req ID: 26775 Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.  Who are we hiring? The Director Accounts Payable is a strategic, process-oriented leader who will manage the end-to-end payables process across all MSG Companies, partnering closely with vendors and internal stakeholders. The Director of Accounts Payable will also be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the AP team’s work. What will you do? Lead, mentor and develop Accounts Payable team by establishing performance goals and providing ongoing coaching Drive a culture of accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement Manage AP processes, which includes ensuring invoices, vendor setup/maintenance, expense reports, and vendor payments are handled accurately and on time. Seek out opportunities to bring IT automation to the group and processes. Identify gaps and streamline processes to improve efficiency, cycle time and accuracy. Review Oracle financial reports for anomalies and providing guidance and assistance to Corporate Accounting staff. Mange monthly closing of Accounts Payable company-wide in accordance with the monthly closing calendar. Ensure timely payments of expense reports and continually monitors credit limits of corporate credit cards. Lead system conversion for the Accounts Payable subledger in Oracle. Manage payments to increase Days Paid Outstanding and establish goals for the team to achieve and ensure proper communication to business and treasury to manage cash more effectively. Oversee the maintenance of ERP subledger and the general ledger ensuring all reconciling items are identified and appropriately resolved. Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate and recorded on a timely basis.  Develop strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Maintain the process narrative, documentation, and SOX compliance requirements for Accounts Payable. Serve as the final reviewer for designated key controls and respond promptly to any requests from internal or external auditors. Work on special projects and respond to ad-hoc requests made by the Vice President, Corporate Accounting What do you need to succeed? BS or BA in Accounting/Finance, or equivalent 10+ years of related experience Accounts Payable experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX controls Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office required  Strong analytical skills Oracle proficiency strongly preferred. Strong understanding of monthly close process Ability to build strong relationships with all customers (internal and external) Ability to work both independently to trouble shoot and problem solve. Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and open to learning new ways of working, Ability to be a reliable team member, capable of effective collaboration to achieve our shared goals across teams, departments, and companies. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, tailoring the message based on the purpose, audience, and channel. Ability to embrace change with a flexible mindset, even if the way forward isn’t clear. Experience working in a public company environment is preferred Prior experience in ERP system implementation preferred #LI-Onsite  Pay Range $113,000—$175,000 USD At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here. We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.

Salary : $113,000 - $175,000