Manager, Event Accouting

Primary Responsibilities:

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT 40%: Develops and manages team through performance management activities including training, recognition, coaching, and other developmental objectives. Conducts interviews and maintains appropriate staffing levels. Reviews current data and makes appropriate adjustments to provide an accurate ongoing forecast. May also perform the following: Recommend and implement standard policies, systems, and procedures related to Event Accounting matters. Assist in providing training to financial and/or non-financial employees. Support the implementation of Quality Management System financial standards. Reviews and/or approves financial documents including payables, receivables, receipts, invoices, credit memos, and journal entries.

PROJECT SUPPORT 30%: Provides daily support and direction to assigned team members, external clients, account teams and support areas with project budget creation, client invoicing/program billing and project cost monitoring and cost allocation. Monitor and understand proper accounting of costs and revenues. May maintain incentive inventory balance and assist in inventory usage and replenishment. Coordinates internal and/or client audits of appropriate financial aspects of assigned business groups. Ensures proper contract management to ensure accurate revenue recognition. Review/discuss contract issues with staff, Event Accounting management, and Business Leaders.

ANNUAL AND MONTHLY BASELINES/ANALYTICS AND CLOSING PROCESS 30%: Reviews forecasted business monthly including forecast to forecast and forecast to budget variance analysis with Event Accountants. Meets with appropriate management to compile necessary annual baseline data. May also maintain ongoing Business Plan for selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A). Provides client account and project analysis. Analyzes cost allocation methods used, collaborates with Operations Leaders, and makes recommendations to improve account and/or project profitability. Provides other analysis as needed such as profit and loss analysis or missed revenue. Reviews actual results to ensures accuracy of monthly forecast and revenue recognition. Completes month end closing process and attends monthly project reviews. May provide variance analysis and monitoring of balance sheet accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, General Business, or equivalent Maritz experience with proven ability to take on a managerial role.

• Proficient in the use of technology platforms and application software, particularly spreadsheets.

• 4-6 years of experience in accounting, billing, receivables and financial analysis required.

• Excellent communication and project coordination skills.

• Management experience a plus.

• Previous experience dealing directly with clients, sales and/or support staff.

• Ability to travel as needed to support program operations.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

Maritz offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401k, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more! Part-time employees may qualify for medical, 401k, and paid time off depending on total hours worked. View all details at www.MaritzBenefits.com.

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