Senior Finance Manager | Penn State University Athletics

3 days ago

University Park, United States AEG Full time
In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen.

Overview

The Senior Finance Manager is responsible for a variety of accounting functions, including performing financial reporting, closing the books, consolidating financial results, and performing Accounts Payable invoice approvals. The Senior Finance Manager will report to OVG's General Manager and will have 1-2 direct reports. The Senior Finance Manager will collaborate with Penn State University leadership and corporate accounting to continuously improve processes and transitions of work. Our ideal candidate will have a solid accounting background with experience in P&L and the hospitality industry. OVG Hospitality is the food service provider for athletic events and entertainment events at Penn State's Beaver Stadium, Pegula Ice Arena, Golf Course, and Athletic Performance Training Center.

This role will pay a salary of $85,000 to $95,000.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

Job expires 9/30/2024

Responsibilities
  • Provide supervision of the accounting department. Responsibilities include hiring, training, developing, managing, and mentoring employees. Oversee accounting practices of staff for quality control (Sales Reporting, Deposits, A/R, A/P, payroll, general accounting, clerical, and archiving functions).
  • Supervise and assist with the preparation of customer reporting and invoicing.
  • Assist with the preparation of financial statements for the Client and OVG360, and other financial reports, including monthly statements, Annual Budget, and Annual Report.
  • Direct the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
  • Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
  • Verify and check the accuracy of general ledger coding.
  • Direct and participate in cost analyses and rate studies.
  • Prepare and analyze information for financial statements and reports.
  • Prepare statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
  • Coordinate preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting. Work with auditors in verifying financial information/procedures.
  • Establish system controls for new financial systems and develop procedures to improve existing systems.
  • Review financial statements with management personnel.
  • Provide accounting support to company departments. Reconcile sales reports to month-end postings. Oversee document coding.
  • Safeguard company assets through close monitoring of accounting procedures; conduct audits as needed.
  • Responsible for accurate and timely submission of government sales tax reporting.
  • Manage the calculation and reporting of Sales Tax on Alcohol sales, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. This task, along with other specific and out-of-the-ordinary tasks created by this contract, will need to be performed by the field finance team.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality on all highly sensitive areas of the operation.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management or Associate's degree in business-related curriculum coupled with relevant prior accounting experience.
  • 5+ years of accounting-finance management experience, including previous supervisory experience (inventory control and auditing experience a plus).
  • Hospitality industry experience highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Expertise in driving continuous improvement and business process management.
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Office and PeopleSoft Financials or similar accounting software.
  • Sage and/or NetSuite experience is a plus
  • Facilitation, detailed collaboration, and effective communication skills.
  • Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements, including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • This position requires a highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently.

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