REVELxp Finance Director, Venue Operations

ABOUT REVELxp

REVELxp is a premier sports hospitality company. We work with hundreds of college and professional teams and major sporting events to deliver exceptional fan experiences, including full-service tailgates, premium hospitality events and exclusive ticket packages. In addition to managing fan experience offerings, we also provide comprehensive hospitality solutions to our team and event partners with event staffing, event management, premium hospitality management and venue installations.

We created REVELxp to reimagine and redefine game day with memory-making experiences that ignite fan passion, drive attendance, and build loyalty for sports and entertainment brands across the world. We believe that sports play a powerful, community building part in society and we work with the purpose of amplifying the social experience around gameday.

This is why jobs here at REVELxp offer countless ways to create memorable experiences - from hospitality to operations to revenue generation. Our fast-paced, fun environment is what helps us create true partnerships with the professional sports properties we work alongside. The REVELXP team seeks to grow with innovative self-starters who want to be a part of reshaping fan experiences across the nation.  We operate along a core set of values that set us apart in how we work and who is a great fit for our team: service, entrepreneurship, and joy.  

POSITION SUMMARY

The Finance Director is the lead financial professional for the Venue Operations division and is responsible for financial oversight and management of the divisional finance team. The Finance Director owns all aspects of accounting operations, financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting for the division to further the growth and goals of the business in addition to contributing to the organization’s strategic goals. Elements of the treasury and cash management functions for the division will align under the responsibility of the REVELxp Corporate finance team. The Finance Director plays an integral role in the operations of the business, working directly with the leadership and management teams. This is an outstanding opportunity for a leader with operational experience and a proven track record of creative problem-solving and change management to join in a high-growth, mission-driven organization and contribute to a culture of teamwork and quality.

This role reports to the EVP of Venue Operations with additional or dual reporting to the REVELxp CFO.

Key Responsibilities

Primary duties include but not limited to:

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closings; Perform month-end tasks: review and approve purchasing  card transactions, preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, financial reports. Ensure accuracy and provide data-driven guidance to  facilitate divisional decision-making. Monitor financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure the division meets key financial goals
• Manage all accounting functions: accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Lead the development of reliable operational budgets and forecasts
• Assist with monitoring internal controls, recommending, and implementing improvements
• Supervise a direct team providing technical direction and assistance. Inspire the continued development of the team, ensuring appropriate growth of each team member, while fostering a spirit of continuous improvement
• Analyze and review business contracts to ensure compliance,  identify any risks, and ensure financial goals are met 
• Provide support for external audits and preparation of tax related documentation.
• Ensure business and regulatory compliance for various filings, including personal property tax returns, state business reporting filings, unclaimed wage reporting, etc.
• Perform business and financial audits as needed
• Partner with cross-functional teams on enterprise-wide projects
• Interact with REVELxp finance and other key business leaders to properly align policies and controls with business operations, uncovering synergies, risks and opportunities and ensuring ongoing compliance with implemented policies and procedures
• Facilitate a culture of teamwork and excellence amongst the  division