About the role
This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, small-company environment and can quickly become a trusted contributor across accounting, reporting, cash flow management, audit support, and acquisition integration activities.
As a key member of the finance team, you will help strengthen financial processes, support scalable reporting practices, and contribute to the transition from entrepreneurial operations to institutional-level financial standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Prepare and manage Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) journal entries and reconciliations.
- Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
- Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with US GAAP.
Cash Flow & Treasury Support
- Prepare and maintain a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast.
- Monitor cash activity and support liquidity planning initiatives.
Audit & Compliance
- Support annual external audits and coordinate the preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Assist with maintaining compliance with accounting policies and reporting requirements.
Lender & Stakeholder Reporting
- Prepare reporting packages and supporting schedules for lenders and other financial stakeholders.
- Assist with covenant reporting and other financing-related requirements.
M&A Integration Support
- Support post-acquisition accounting integration activities.
- Assist in aligning acquired businesses with company accounting processes, reporting structures, and financial controls.
Process Improvement
- Partner with the VP of Finance to enhance financial reporting, accounting processes, and operational efficiencies.
- Contribute to building scalable finance practices and improving reporting accuracy.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience supporting external audits.
- Experience working in a services-based organization (live events industry experience is a plus).
- Experience supporting M&A financial integration activities.
- Previous experience within a private equity-backed company.
- Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
