Director of Accounting

About This Role

The Director of Accounting will oversee the accounting function for several venues, including the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Food & Beverage, Long Beach Aquarium Food & Beverage, and Long Beach Amphitheater. This role involves directly supervising accounting department employees in their day-to-day functions and ensuring proper facility accounting. The position also monitors and analyzes capital and operating budgets, including monthly financial analyses, forecasting, and annual planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of day-to-day accounting processes including sales reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
• Supervise the process of recording manual journal entries and oversee various finance-related processes to ensure accounting records are complete and accurate
• Manage all Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions
• Review and sign off bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and other analyses
• Prepare a flash revenue report after every event day
• Assist in the design and development of internal control procedures to safeguard company assets
• Oversee the inventory process and perform in-depth cost of goods analysis
• Review and prepare monthly financial results and externally required financial reports
• Ensure a timely and accurate month-end closing process
• Analyze the monthly balance sheet and P&L figures to prepare comments and identify performance trends
• Create, maintain, and manage budgeting and forecasting including operating budget, monthly forecasting, capital budget, and cash flow analysis
• Work with outside auditors to complete the annual audit and issue audited financial statements
• Hire, train, and retain accounting staff
• Build solid working relationships with business and department leaders
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the hospitality industry
• BA/BS in Accounting required
• Extensive knowledge of accounting software, implementing procedures/financial systems and controls, as well as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential
• Must be highly analytical, able to think creatively, and understand complex business dynamics
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to work under pressure, irregular hours, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of point of sale systems a plus