Finance Manager | Full Time | Vanderbilt University Athletics

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 Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of Oak View Group for Vanderbilt University Athletics, supporting food and beverage services across collegiate athletics, team meals, catering, hospitality programs, concerts, and other contracted university events. This position serves as a key financial business partner to operational leadership. The Finance Manager will own financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, accounting oversight, and cost control initiatives while ensuring compliance with OVG's financial policies and procedures. This role requires a proactive, analytical professional who can translate financial data into actionable business insights, identify risks and opportunities, and work closely with the General Manager and department leaders to drive financial performance and operational efficiencies. The position is based onsite at Vanderbilt University and may occasionally provide financial support to other OVG locations or corporate initiatives during slower operational periods or as business needs arise.

This role pays an annual salary of $80,000 - $90,000.

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 February 5, 2027.

• Manage daily financial activities, including invoice processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, client billing, collections, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare, review, and process vendor invoices, customer invoices, payments, reimbursements, and other financial transactions.
• Monitor outstanding receivables, follow up on collections, resolve billing discrepancies, and ensure timely and accurate payment processing.
• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, general ledger reviews, account reconciliations, and financial adjustments.
• Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly financial reporting, including P&L statements, variance analyses, and key operational metrics.
• Monitor and analyze food and beverage financial performance across athletics, team meals, catering, hospitality programs, and special events.
• Track food costs, inventory, purchasing, labor, payroll expenses, and operating costs to ensure accurate reporting and effective cost controls.
• Review daily sales, revenue reporting, expense allocations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain financial tracking tools, labor reports, and operational analyses to identify variances, risks, and opportunities for improved profitability.
• Serve as a key financial liaison between onsite departments, Vanderbilt University stakeholders, and OVG teams, coordinating on catering and event billing, accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, reimbursements, and resolution of financial discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports, analyses, and supporting materials for General Manager reviews, client meetings, and OVG leadership.
• Work alongside Vanderbilt University stakeholders regarding financial reporting, contractual obligations, and other client-related financial matters.
• Maintain internal controls, ensure compliance with company financial policies, and support audits, inventory reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with onsite operations, culinary, purchasing, HR, payroll, corporate accounting, and Field Finance to resolve financial and operational matters.
• Utilize NetSuite, Oracle EPM, Coupa, and other financial systems to process transactions, maintain accurate financial records, and support reporting.
• Identify and implement improvements to daily financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Support the development, preparation, and ongoing management of annual operating budgets, monthly forecasts, and financial projections in partnership with the General Manager and OVG Field Finance leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, or financial operations.
• Experience in hospitality, food and beverage, collegiate athletics, sports and entertainment, catering, or high-volume event operations is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with daily accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing budgets, financial forecasts, monthly financial reporting, and P&L analysis.
• Ability to analyze financial variances, monitor operating expenses, and identify opportunities to improve financial performance and cost controls.
• Experience partnering with operational leadership and client stakeholders to resolve financial matters, support business decisions, and maintain effective cross-departmental communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial and accounting systems. Experience with NetSuite, Oracle EPM, or Coupa is preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of daily financial responsibilities, and communicate effectively with onsite leadership, corporate finance teams, and client stakeholders.

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.

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