Manager, Financial Reporting

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POSITION: Manager, Financial Reporting DEPARTMENT: Finance REPORTS TO: Director, Financial Reporting FLSA STATUS: Salaried/Exempt LEGENDS GLOBAL Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us! THE ROLE We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong accounting professional to join our Controllership team. This role will be responsible for the consolidation process and in the preparation of financial statements (balance sheet, P&L, and cash flows), ensuring the accuracy of key accounts and strengthening internal controls around reporting. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with a continuous-improvement mindset and comfort operating in a multi-entity or complex organizational structure. ESSENTIAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare consolidated financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement (P&L), and statement of cash flows Ensure financial statements are accurate, complete, and compliant with GAAP/IFRS and internal policies Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation process across multiple entities/subsidiaries Support preparation of management reporting packages and board/investor materials Assist with technical accounting research and documentation as needed Reconcile key balance sheet accounts (e.g., cash, intercompany, fixed assets, accruals) on a monthly basis Ensure intercompany transactions, eliminations, and balances are accurately recorded and reconciled Support currency translation and other consolidation adjustments as applicable Reconcile equity accounts, including retained earnings, APIC, and other equity movements Reconcile P&L accounts to identify, investigate, and resolve variances or discrepancies Partner cross-functionally to ensure timely clearing of reconciling items Leverage technology (e.g., ERP systems, consolidation software, Power BI/Tableau, Power Query) to automate reporting and strengthen data integrity Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics capabilities and support data-driven decision-making Support internal and external audit requests related to reporting and controls. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with effectiveness, energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. CPA strongly preferred 5-7 years of relevant accounting/finance experience, including consolidation and financial reporting Strong understanding of GAAP, consolidations and general ledger accounting principles Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) preferred Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query); experience with BI reporting tools a plus Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally Prior public accounting experience a plus. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong analytical skills to perform analysis and reconcile key accounts Problem-solving abilities to investigate reconciling items and collaborate with internal teams Knowledge of accounting standards to ensure compliance with provisioning and write-offs Strong communication skills for collaborating with teams and clients Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently. COMPENSATION Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan. WORKING CONDITIONS Location: This role will be based in Norwalk, Connecticut. The position offers a hybrid arrangement, with an expected 4 days in office. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. 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. Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.