Regional Director of Finance

Summary Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, seeks a Regional Director of Finance to oversee multi‑venue facility management and hospitality operations for Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center, Champions Square, and Shrine on Airline. The position offers visibility with senior leadership and the opportunity to impact financial performance across some of the most iconic venues in sports and entertainment. Responsibilities Create, maintain, and manage budgeting and forecasting, including operating budget, monthly forecasting, capital budget, and cash flow analysis. Complete and oversee internal performance management reporting requirements. Business partner with leadership to evaluate results, fan spending, event profitability, and flow‑through performance, and align on actions to meet business targets. Drive P&L accountability across venues, ensuring margin improvement, labor productivity, and operational efficiency. Oversee capital planning and prepare ROI analyses aligned to corporate strategy. Prepare event‑day reporting for ticketing, premium suites, parking, and food & beverage. Review and negotiate client contracts; oversee event settlements. Coordinate all purchasing of capital assets and facility supplies. Maintain and manage funding secured via State statutory dedication. Design and prepare financial reports. Work with outside auditors to complete the annual audit and issue audited financial statements. Oversee the accounting cycle processes and procedures for all venues. Develop, implement, and oversee systems and controls for the financial aspects of the business, including Accounting, Box Office, Parking, and Purchasing Departments. Administer insurance programs and assure protection of assets through internal audit inventory and insurance programs. Hire, train, and retain finance and accounting staff. Manage reporting obligations to State entities as required by statute. Liaise with Facility and Collective Bargaining Agreements. Write and distribute building‑specific policies. Ensure employee relations are integrated into annual salary reviews. Monitor Federal Event Contracts to ensure compliance with higher wages for event staff. Partners with HR leadership to support employee relations, union discussions, and compliance with labor regulations. Compliance and enforcement of Corporate HR Policies and Procedures. Employee performance counseling and improvement coaching. Employee benefit administration, including compliance with all applicable Federal laws. EEOC‑related issues, including supporting position statements. Compliance with all FLSA/FMLA/COBRA requirements. Union meetings, grievances, arbitrations, and contract negotiations. Salary administration. Management of the Senior Manager for HR and duties. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must successfully pass a credit and criminal background check. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. Significant experience in finance and accounting at the supervisory level or as departmental head. Excellent computer skills. Thorough knowledge of business management practices, procedures, and regulations. Mandatory up‑to‑date knowledge of all applicable Federal/State/Local employee‑related laws. Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related degree. CPA designation or advanced degree is preferred. Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance leadership with regional or multi‑unit venue finance discipline. Demonstrated ability to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across a matrixed operation. Capable of handling all aspects of the accounting cycle and principles and techniques of venue operation. Experience in union environments a plus. Experience using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience in the facilities/arena management/hospitality industry (preferred, not required). Physical Demands Regularly required to move around the facility; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events. Note The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above and 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. EEO Statement ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To Apply Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact 504‑587‑3995. #J-18808-Ljbffr