Job Details

Director Of Finance

Reports To: General Manager

FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt

Summary:

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Director of Finance at the Shreveport Convention Center/Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport, Louisiana. Under the direction of the General Manager the Director of Finance's primary responsibilities include the following functions in accordance with ASM policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in the development and implementation of facility goals and priorities relating to financial management, budget, accounting and/or payroll in compliance with State and Federal law, and ASMGlobal policies and procedures.
• Monitors ASMGlobal compliance with all financial provisions of the management contract.
• Reviews and/or prepares event settlements.
• Reviews and executes all checks and deposits, reviews daily cash receipts and disbursements.
• Monitors and projects daily cash flow; invests excess cash as needed via sweep account.
• Prepares financial statements for the Client and ASMGlobal 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, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
• Prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
• Directs internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls.
• Coordinates preparation of Client or external audit materials and financial reporting; implements recommendations.
• Coordinates year-end report of fiscal performance for the General Manager's report.
• Directs the implementation of any new accounting, timekeeping, payroll, inventory, property, and other procedures.
• Manages the Finance and Box Office departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Maintain safe, secure, and sanitary working conditions and leave work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Abides by all SMG policies in the Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual, the Business Code of Conduct, and the Cash Handling Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills Required

• Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative with minimal supervision.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with employees and others encountered through the course of employment.
• Operate standard office equipment and personal computer(s) using MS-DOS, MS Windows, MS Excel, MS Outlook MS Word, E-Time software and Peachtree accounting software.
• Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.

Education and Experience

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance from 4-year college/university or equivalent
• Minimum 5-7 years of related work experience
• Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures as well as financial systems and controls
• Capable of handling all aspects of the accounting cycle and principles and techniques of venue operation
• Experience using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience in the convention center industry (Preferred not Required)

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to pass a background check to include a credit history report and meet corporate minimum requirements.

Working Conditions: Requires ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, in addition to normal business hours. Physical requirements include walking, stooping, lifting up to 30 lbs and standing for extended periods of time.

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.