Accounting Manager Mobile Convention Center

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end‑to‑end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world‑class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

The Accounting Manager plans and manages all aspects of financial, accounting, purchasing and internal control functions for the management team by performing the following duties. This position is on‑site at the Saenger Theatre. Standard business hours apply, with occasional flexibility required to support events, including mornings, evenings and weekends as needed. Must maintain regular attendance and a professional presence.

This role pays an annual salary of $50,000 – $55,000.

This position will remain open until June 26, 2026.

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

The Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center is a spectacular facility providing excellent meeting accommodations. It features 317,000 gross sq. ft., including a 100,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall, and a unique design with terraces for outdoor functions and breathtaking views of the Mobile River.

• Oversee the month‑end close process, including managing the percentage of completion files for ongoing projects to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance on financial decisions, utilizing your expertise to provide valuable insights and recommendations.
• Monitor the overall accounts receivable and accounts payable system including weekly billing, collection, invoicing and payment processing.
• Oversee cash handling procedures, prepare bank deposits, reconcile bank accounts.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, provide recommendation on corrections and adjusting journal entries and record journal entries upon approval.
• Perform various complex account analyses and reconciliation. Assist with annual external auditing and tax activities.
• Perform account analysis to assist with ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Play a key role in monthly and quarterly close process.
• Communicate with multiple levels, including the senior levels in the organization and escalation to appropriate management as needed.
• Complete event settlements and event reconciliation.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to contribute to finance initiatives.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college/university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or business administration or a related field required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of Arena/Hotel/Convention Center accounting experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle confidential information and be discreet.
• Proven ability to work well with all levels of management, problem‑solving skills and ability to mentor.
• Knowledge of Net Suite is preferred, or similar accounting software.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.