Operations Accountant

Job Summary:CompanyLive Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network.  Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world’s top five eCommerce sites, with over 26 million monthly unique visitors.  Live Nation Concerts produces over 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally.  Front Line is the world’s top artist management company, representing over 250 artists.  These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.Live Nation Canada, Inc (LNC) is the largest concert promoter in Canada producing in excess of 1,000 events annually with offices located in Toronto and Vancouver.  Live Nation Entertainment has its head office in Beverly Hills California and affiliated offices around the world.Summary: The Operations Accountant will be responsible for working with events and venue teams, manage expense oversight, review revenues, ensure accurate and timely show settlements and management of venue operational finance. This includes review and approval of transactions, preparation of accounting entries, and reconciliation of payables and receivables.The Role:This position is responsible for all accounting functions related to shows including but not limited to:Finalizing profit and loss statements for assigned showsEntering show settlements into accounting systems and distributing reportsActing as point of contact for show accounting, and liaising with talent department, artist representatives and production staff for assigned showsReviewing all show settlements to verify proper documentation has been received and proper backup for SOX compliant audit purposesWorking closely with venue GMs to ensure compliance with finance best practices and approved budgetsIdentifying any venue cost over runs and communicate to management via variance analysisReconciling cash floatsCoding and distribute show invoices and cheques for Accounts Payable inputPreparing and coding artist final settlement wires based on contract; remit payment to artist ensuring appropriate withholding taxes, charity, and album bundles are recognized.Settling venue expenses, shared ancillary revenues, and co-promotion dealsPreparing and uploading show journal entriesReconciliation of revenues, project costs, and accrualsReconciliation of accounts receivable, review for balance accuracy, and timely collectionCompletion of month end close and reporting of per show contribution marginTravel and on-site support for venue / stadium / festival properties may be required.Ad hoc projects as assigned by managementRequirements:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting2-3 years of technical Accounting experience, with strengths in reconciliation1-2 years project management experienceExperience and knowledge with Oracle and/or Salesforce are an assetStrong organizational and time management abilities that allow projects and goals to be completed on schedulePossess strong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization and with partnersHighly detail oriented with a strong ability to multi-taskProficient PC skills, especially in Microsoft ExcelCOVID-19 vaccination will be required for this position subject to legal valid exemptionsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT Sits for extended periods of time at a computer station or work desk; stands and walks throughout the day; occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.; uses hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment for up to 8 hours each day; lifts up to 10 pounds regularly; exposed to typical office environment conditions and noise levels.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYLive Nation Entertainment strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by provincial or federal law.HIRING PRACTICESThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Live Nation Entertainment recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.