Director of Finance | Full Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University

Overview

The Director of Finance plans and directs all aspects of financial, accounting, purchasing, and internal control functions for the venue by performing the following duties, personally or through subordinate supervisors. The Director of Finance directly supervises the Finance Department and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Oak View Group’s policies and applicable laws. Other responsibilities include overseeing the interviewing and hiring of full-time employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; performance appraisals; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

This role pays a yearly salary of $140,000 - $160,000 and is bonus eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until September 4, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of facility goals and priorities relating to financial management, budget, accounting, purchasing, and/or payroll in compliance with state and federal law and policies and procedures.
• Monitors compliance with all provisions of the management contract.
• Maintains contact with Risk Management Department and Insurance broker for coordination of appropriate coverage.
• Reviews all contracts for clients, events, subcontractors, food and beverage, or concessionaires.
• Reviews and/or prepares event settlements.
• Reviews and executes all checks and deposits; reviews daily cash receipts and disbursements.
• Oversee box office, ticket sale receipts and reporting
• Oversee food and beverage accounting
• Assist with show settlement including payments to promoters; compile all post-show financial info to enter into GL; prepare show income/loss reports
• Oversee payroll functions in the venue.
• Prepare appropriate state and local tax returns to be filed timely
• Prepares financial statements for the Client and Corporate, and other financial reports, including monthly statements, Annual Budget and Annual Report.
• Directs the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
• Directs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, operating expenses, and insurance records.
• Analyzes financial performance and cost analyses for all departments; prepares monthly financial statements and recommends appropriate actions/changes in order to meet business goals.
• Prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
• Coordinates preparation of Client or external audit materials and financial reporting; implements recommendations of Client as requested.
• Acts as Manager on Duty as required. 

Qualifications

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university. MBA or CPA is a plus.
• 5-7 years of experience in public accounting and/or financial management at a supervisory level or as department head.
• Experience with ADP payroll and Sage accounting preferred.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays if required.
• Able to act as a business partner with other departments, ensuring financial success of the venue.
• Extensive knowledge of general and cost accounting.
• Excellent math skills; high aptitude for figures.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational ability.
• Effective supervisory skills.
• Industry experience is preferred.

Salary : $140 - $160