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 Controller is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations of Benchmark International Arena, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reporting. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, this role is responsible for month-end close, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, internal controls, financial reporting, compliance, and supporting the annual budget and forecasting process. This position partners closely with Venue Operations, Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and Payroll to ensure financial results are complete, accurate, and compliant with GAAP and Oak View Group policies.

This role pays an annual salary of $80,000-$90,000 and is bonus eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until November 13, 2026.

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and prepare financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting analyses.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Support Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash, bank, payroll, revenue, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review invoice coding and ensure accurate expense recognition.
• Assist with audits and prepare supporting documentation.
• Prepare sales tax and other required regulatory filings.
• Maintain internal controls and recommend process improvements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Partner with venue leadership and corporate departments on accounting matters.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required. CPA preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA licensure are encouraged to apply.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience required. Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Hospitality, sports, entertainment, food & beverage, hotel, or multi-unit accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and month-end close.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or similar.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, event-driven environment, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business requires.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

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.