KFC Yum! Center - Director of Finance

Position

• Director of Finance (DOF)
• DEPARTMENT: Finance
• REPORTS TO: General Manager
• FUNCTIONAL REPORTS TO: Regional Director of Finance
• FLSA STATUS: Full Time / Salaried / Exempt

KFC YUM! CENTER is a 22,000 seat multi-use entertainment venue in Louisville, Kentucky. The KFC Yum! Center offers a variety of world-class events including University of Louisville Men and Women Basketball games, concerts, family shows, sporting events and other special events, while providing the ideal entertainment, guest experience and satisfaction in a clean and safe environment. The KFC Yum! Center is owned by the Louisville Arena Authority.

Legends Global

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide including the KFC Yum! Center, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

Summary

The DOF will oversee the finance and accounting functions of the KFC Yum! Center. Directly supervising Finance Department employees in the day-to-day functions involved in proper facility accounting. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Legends Global's policies and applicable laws. These responsibilities and tasks are coordinated with the General Manager, as well as Legend Global’s Regional Director of Finance. The DOF serves as a part of the senior leadership team of the venue and includes serving as Executive on Duty for select events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned. Some Travel Required.

• Manage and maintain internal controls and compliance in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Box Office/Ticketing. Maintain compliance for tax reporting purposes.
• Review and sign off bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and other analyses as needed.
• Create, maintain, and manage budgeting and forecasting including, but not limited to, operating budget, monthly forecasting, capital budget, and cash flow analysis.
• Perform and manage show related activities such as settlements, accounting, and event reporting.
• Accounting for box office/ ticketing funds.
• Supervise the process of recording manual journal entries and oversee various finance related processes (fixed assets, payroll, etc.) to ensure accounting records are complete and accurate.
• Prepare and submit financial statements, budget reports, and event flash reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide analysis as requested for event and vendor contract terms.
• Work with outside auditors to complete the annual audit and issue audited financial statements.
• Prepare other financial reports and analyses as requested.
• Manage the facility's cash flow needs, investing idle funds while maintaining a minimum operating account balance to fund operations.
• Manage all Payroll, Accounts Payable, & Accounts Receivable functions.
• Along with the General Manager, report on the financial performance of the arena operation to the Louisville Arena Authority Board of Directors.
• Manage and execute Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions for the Louisville Arena Authority.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and retain finance and accounting staff.

Education and Experience

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance from 4-year college/university or equivalent
• Minimum 5-7 years of related work experience
• Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures as well as financial systems and controls
• Capable of handling all aspects of the accounting cycle and principles and techniques of venue operation
• Experience using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience in the facilities/arena management industry (Preferred not Required)

Skills and Abilities

• Strong business acumen and ability to influence change and drive to results
• Extensive knowledge of general and cost accounting
• Excellent math skills; high aptitude for figures
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational ability
• Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information is required
• Strong supervisory skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate well both inside and outside the organization
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills essential

Computer Skills

• Extensive knowledge of accounting software, spreadsheets, and word processing software

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CPA is preferred

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to main strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information.
• Ability to work under above average pressure in meeting urgent deadlines.
• Ability to work long, irregular hours and weekends as dictated by event schedules and projects.
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis

Physical Demands

• This position operates onsite in a professional office environment within a live-event facility.
• Work is primarily sedentary with extended periods of computer use, along with occasional walking throughout the facility.
• The role requires the ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and maintain focus during peak reporting periods.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for review of statistical and other financial records and information.