Manager, Financial Reporting

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Job Summary: WHO ARE WE? Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. WHO ARE YOU? Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on! THE ROLE The Manager, Financial Reporting, is responsible for the preparation, review, and analysis of the company’s partner financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies. The role will also support technical-related accounting, including purchase accounting, integration of new entities into the company's financial reporting processes, and implementation of new and evolving accounting standards. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with excellent reconciliation and analytical skills and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO Financial Reporting & Close Ensure the accurate integration of accounting data for accounting upload companies Prepare adjusting journal entries as needed for accounting upload companies Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages. Ensure financial statements and supporting schedules are accurate, complete, and prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Prepare journal entries, accruals, and other close-related activities. Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are appropriately supported, reconciling items are identified and resolved timely, and balances are accurate and complete Review financial results and investigate significant or unusual period-over-period variances. Reconciliation and settlement of intercompany accounts. Prepare partner distribution schedules, with consideration of accounting, tax, legal, and policy considerations. Identify and resolve accounting and reporting issues in a timely manner. Technical Accounting Ensure divisional compliance with accounting guidance as directed by corporate technical accounting team. Support accounting for business combinations and acquisitions, including purchase accounting, goodwill, and opening balance sheet preparation. Support the financial integration of new companies and business segments, including chart of accounts, close processes, controls, and reporting requirements. Audit & Compliance Support compliance with SOX requirements, where applicable. Work with internal and external auditors to respond to audit requests and provide supporting documentation. Financial Analysis Perform review of financial results, including revenue, operating expenses, and balance sheet accounts. Partner with FP&A and business leaders to understand financial performance and key business drivers. Analyze significant balance sheet movements, aged reconciling items, and unusual account activity and work with account owners to resolve issues Provide clear explanations of significant financial trends and variances to senior management. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA designation Seven+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles. Strong experience preparing, reviewing, and managing balance sheet reconciliations within a complex accounting environment. Experience with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Experience with financial statement preparation and company reporting packages. Strong understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance. Experience working with external and internal auditors. Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with financial ERP systems Experience with AI tools is an asset WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING Strong technical accounting and analytical capabilities. Excellent attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of the broader business. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines. Strong problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable operating in a dynamic, high-volume environment. BENEFITS & PERKS Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits: HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, along with Employee Assistant Programs through Modern Health and ComPsych YOURSELF: Generous paid time off policy including holiday closures, and sick time for you and dependents, along with free concert tickets WEALTH: RRSP program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonus, and infertility support CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network, gender reassignment support We thank all candidates for their interest, only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted. -- The expected compensation in British Columbia is: $120,000-150,000 Physical Requirements/Work Environment Sits for extended periods of time at a computer station or work desk; stands and walks throughout the day;