VP of Finance and Financial Reporting - AXS - AXS - Los Angeles, CA

AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events – from concerts and festivals to sports and theater – at some of the most iconic venues in the world. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve consistently pushed the industry forward and improved experiences for fans, making it easier than ever to discover events, find the perfect seats, and enjoy unforgettable live entertainment, and we continue to lead the evolution of our industry today.

We’re passionate about improving the fan experience and providing game-changing solutions for our clients, and we’re always looking for smart, motivated people to help make it happen. Bring your enthusiasm, your big ideas, and your desire to team up with some of the best and brightest in technology and entertainment.  

The Role

AXS is seeking a VP of Finance and Financial Reporting to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements, internal management reports, and cash forecasts, ensuring accuracy and reliability. You will manage the Global Financial Reporting/Planning team, driving process improvements and ensuring standardized finance processes across all regions. You will also oversee the direct financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for our Global Shared Services and Technology business units. Additionally, you will lead the preparation and review of complex consolidating journal entries and coordinate the annual consolidated external audit process.

What Will You Do?

• Manage the Global Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Planning, and Standardization Group, overseeing team performance, process optimization, and timeline adherence. This includes leading and developing the team, setting performance goals, conducting regular evaluations, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy across all financial functions.
• Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements, internal management reports, and cash forecasts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. This includes the Consolidating Income Statement, GAAP Financial Statement Package (including the Statement of Cash Flows), and G&A analytics for senior management.
• Lead the preparation and review of complex consolidating journal entries, including noncontrolling interests, equity eliminations, income statement eliminations, and intercompany debt and accrued interest positions.
• Manage the annual consolidated external audit process by preparing and reviewing audit documentation and coordinating interim and year-end audits related to consolidated entities. Liaise with finance leaders across AXS to achieve these objectives.
• Drive all aspects of the budget process and 48-month consolidated projections annually, which serve as the basis for senior management presentations to AXS executives and ownership group.
• Conduct GAAP research and prepare memorandums on technical topics. Develop discounted cash flow models for impairment analysis and liaise with valuation experts and auditors during their review.
• Oversee all financial planning, forecasting, and analysis functions for Global Shared Services business units, ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and relevance of financial data.
• Ensure finance and accounting process standardization across all regions, including timelines, templates, and processes.

What Will You Bring?

• BA/BS Degree (4-year) (Advanced Degree Preferred) in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing a team.
• 5+ Public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred).
• 4-6 years of hands-on experience working with multiple companies/legal entities and ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• 6-8 years of demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and experience in the consolidation process.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Pay Scale: $164,068- $258,666 

What’s in it for You?

• Extraordinary People – we’re not kidding!
• Meaningful Mission - Helping revolutionize an industry and deliver better experiences for fans and clients around the world.
• Opportunities for learning and leveling up through training and education reimbursement.

More about AXS

AXS, a subsidiary of AEG, sells millions of tickets each year for over 500 premier venues, sports teams, and event organizers across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Clients include First Avenue, USGA, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Crypto.com Arena, Coachella, Stagecoach, The O2, and B.League (Japan).

Headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, California, AXS employs more than 500 professionals in multiple locations worldwide. In each location you’ll find a team of dedicated, diverse employees (we’ve dubbed ourselves “Fanatix”) who create groundbreaking products and services in a fun, fast-paced environment. 

To learn more about our culture and values, visit: https://solutions.axs.com/careers/

More about AEG

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

We are dedicated to a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but can't "check every box" in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and never discriminate based on gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

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