Job Summary:
Who are we?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. Ticketmaster is the global event ticketing leader with over 465 million tickets sold and more than 12,500 clients in 22 countries. Live Nation Concerts has become the single largest provider of live entertainment in the world producing over 25,500 shows annually for over 3,300 artists in 37 countries. Artist Nation Management is one of the world’s leading artist management companies, representing more than 350 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to deliver music marketing programs across 900 brands enabling advertisers to tap into the 63 million fans Live Nation Entertainment delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Who are you?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
The Role:
The successful Finance Analyst will be responsible for the following:
Responsibilities:
Review festival contracts and prepare revenue recognition schedules based on contract terms
Prepare month-end journal entries related to revenue and variable expenses
Work closely with festival partners to report sponsorship performance
Research expense report & invoice coding questions
Reconcile balance sheet accounts
Mid-month detailed review of actual expense costs
Lead monthly team review of activity with brand managers
Analyze and explain variances between actuals and forecast
Ad hoc special projects as required or as necessary
Qualifications:
1-4 years relevant experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
Effective interpersonal and superior customer service skills required
Self-motivated with ability to thrive in demanding, fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to multi-task, implement new processes, and meet time-critical deadlines
Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
Experience with Oracle, SAP or other large automated accounting system a plus
Experience with Salesforce or other large CRM tool a plus
Ability to be flexible with hours as workload changes
BENEFITS & PERKS
Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits:
HEALTH : Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
YOURSELF : Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
WEALTH : 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
FAMILY : New parent programs including caregiver leave, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
CAREER : Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
OTHERS : Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave,…