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Live Nation LN Concerts, VP of Finance & Accounting in Burbank, California
Job Summary:
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Redrock Entertainment (http://redrockla.com/) is a multi-purpose end-to-end entertainment management and production company made up of award-winning creatives with over 30 years' experience managing iconic artist talent, creating unique brand content, and producing large-scale global live events. With extensive and multi-disciplinary experience in Entertainment, the Founders of Redrock Entertainment continue to lead the industry by focusing on what matters most — people. The world’s most iconic brands and artists choose us because we build relationships, experiences, and dreams that last a lifetime. We specialize in Film & Event Production, Talent Management, Creative Strategy, and Digital Media.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial operations of Redrock Entertainment's multiple entities. This includes managing the finance & accounting teams, maintaining financial records, preparing reports and financial statements, managing cash flow, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations across standalone and consolidated financials, driving process improvements, and collaborating cross-functionally.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance and Accounting Management:
Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the finance & accounting teams
Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions for each entity
Maintain and enforce proper accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls for standalone and consolidated processes
Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other accounting functions across entities
Production Accounting Oversight:
Supervise and manage the outsourced production accounting team
Review and approve production budgets, cost reports, and financial settlements
Ensure proper coding, authorization, and documentation of production costs
Monitor spending against approved budgets and analyze variances Payroll Administration:
Oversee all payroll processes including timekeeping, processing, and reporting
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax laws
Manage payroll systems, third-party vendors, and internal payroll staff Financial Reporting and Analysis:
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP for each entity and consolidated financials
Analyze financial data and prepare ad-hoc reports as needed for standalone and consolidated performance
Conduct budget preparation and variance analysis at the project, entity, and consolidated levels
Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions across entities Cash Flow Management:
Forecast, monitor, and manage cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for each entity and consolidated operations
Oversee cash receipts, disbursements, and bank reconciliations across entities Compliance and Risk Management:
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and tax laws for each entity and consolidated operations
Oversee the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors for standalone and consolidated audits (when applicable)
Identify and mitigate financial risks across entities
Implement and maintain effective internal controls for standalone and consolidated processes
Process Improvements:
Continuously evaluate and improve accounting processes, systems, and internal controls
Identify opportunities to streamline operations, increase efficiency, and reduce costs
Implement new technologies and automation to enhance financial processes
Develop and deliver training programs to ensure consistent application of processes Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with other departments, such as operations, production, IT, and marketing, to align financial goals and strategies
Provide financial guidance and support to cross-functional teams and projects
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop financial models and forecasts for new initiatives
Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes Team Management:
Recruit, train, and supervise accounting staff for entity-level and consolidated operations
Foster a positive and productive work environment
Provide guidance and support to team members across entities Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA certification preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior accounting or finance role, including multi-entity experience
Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in an Entertainment Production and/or Creator environment
Production Accounting knowledge strongly preferred
Extensive knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and financial analysis for standalone and consolidated operations
Payroll experience required - paylocity and ADP would be a bonus
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities
Experience with Oracle workspace preferred
Experience with QBO, bill.com, Paylocity, ADP, AirTable, preferred
At Redrock Entertainment, we truly believe our success is achieved by the strength and heart of our people. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our ideas and experiences, we also strive for the same in our employees. At Redrock, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
The expected compensation for this position in California is:
$140,000.00 USD - $175,000.00 USD
**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
About Us
Recognized three years in a row by Great Place to Work® and named one of People Magazine’s top 50 Companies that Care, Live Nation Entertainment is the global leader in live entertainment and ticketing. Our world-class portfolio reaches all aspects of the live event and ticketing industry, from ground-breaking software in Ticketmaster, mix of legendary venues and restaurants in House of Blues, production leaders in Concerts, exceptional brand partnerships in Media & Sponsorship, and unparalleled team of artist managers in Artist Nation supported by diverse professionals in all facets of Corporate operations.
We recognize that our most important assets are our employees, the rock stars who keep the live experience going. Generous vacation, healthcare, and retirement benefits are just some of the great perks we offer to support our global workforce of more than 38,000. For any stage in your career, our many unique benefit programs are designed to help you live life to the fullest. We offer student loan repayment to support recent grads, six months of paid caregiver leave to support new parents, perks like Roadie Babies (bring your little ones & a caretaker along with you on work trips) and Music @ Home (stipend to cultivate your little ones’ music interest), and tuition reimbursement to fuel your ongoing professional development. Plus, working for the world's largest live event and ticketing company means you'll have access to free concerts, festivals, sports games, and more through our exclusive employee ticket concierge.
There is no bigger stage for your career. See what your future looks like at Live Nation Entertainment.