Vice President of Finance Systems

POSITION: VP of Finance Systems

DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO: SVP Corporate Finance & Treasurer

FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt        

LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL

Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.

Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350 iconic venues stadiums, arenas, conventions centers and theaters. Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make magic happen!

THE ROLE

As a member of the Corporate Finance team, the position is a key leader of financial processes and change management within the global finance organization. The role focuses on managing and enhancing financial processes, controls, configuration, and adoption of financial systems across the organization. As such, the role requires exceptional leadership, change management skills, and a deep understanding of finance operations to lead continued success in central systems adoption.

ESSENTIAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Lead team providing maintenance and management of the Company’s ERP (D365 F&O) and adjacent systems, including management of the master data, configuration, and security maintenance support.
• Advance cost accounting processes within the ERP project module supporting enhanced accounting controls, working capital management, and margin analytics.
• Ensure new locations are configured and tested in the ERP environment expeditiously and in alignment with business strategy.
• Ensure ERP support ticket volume is consistently and accurately managed.
• Manage size and cost of the team, coordinating staffing strategy to ensure delivery goals are met.
• Act as systems leader for all finance transformation activities, coordinating ERP configuration and implementations to align with the strategic financial objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and key stakeholders to identify process improvement and automation opportunities within the finance function, including but not limited to assessment and redesign of local and back-office accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Champion operational efficiencies through the strategic use of automation and systems integration.
• Support upskilling and systems training efforts across the global organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends & ASM policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience working with advanced ERP environments (D365 F&O a plus) as well as BI products.
• Experience designing and managing system-integrated financial controls to comply with SOX.
• Strong accounting knowledge, including cost accounting, inventory, fixed assets, and internal controls.
• Experience validating and migrating financial data as part of implementation or transformation projects.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to present and explain technical information to audiences with varying degrees of technical proficiency.
• Excellent critical-thinking, problem-solving, and systems reporting skills.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (or equivalent experience)
• Strong project management experience: proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinker capable of translating a vision into tactical execution.
• Experience in private equity owned company.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of company(s) with distributed Live Event, Retail, Hospitality or Food & Beverage
• CPA or CMA a plus
• Microsoft suite including the Power platform.
• Experience with systems integrations, including POS, human capital management.
• Experience with PowerBI, warehouse analytics, AI, GenAI

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They 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.

Legends & ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor