Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. · 1 month ago
Director Accounts Payable
New York City, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$113K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expMadison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Director Accounts Payable is a strategic, process-oriented leader who will manage the end-to-end payables process across all MSG Companies, partnering closely with vendors and internal stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor and develop Accounts Payable team by establishing performance goals and providing ongoing coaching
Drive a culture of accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement
Manage AP processes, which includes ensuring invoices, vendor setup/maintenance, expense reports, and vendor payments are handled accurately and on time
Seek out opportunities to bring IT automation to the group and processes
Identify gaps and streamline processes to improve efficiency, cycle time and accuracy
Review Oracle financial reports for anomalies and providing guidance and assistance to Corporate Accounting staff
Mange monthly closing of Accounts Payable company-wide in accordance with the monthly closing calendar
Ensure timely payments of expense reports and continually monitors credit limits of corporate credit cards
Lead system conversion for the Accounts Payable subledger in Oracle
Manage payments to increase Days Paid Outstanding and establish goals for the team to achieve and ensure proper communication to business and treasury to manage cash more effectively
Oversee the maintenance of ERP subledger and the general ledger ensuring all reconciling items are identified and appropriately resolved
Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate and recorded on a timely basis
Develop strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Maintain the process narrative, documentation, and SOX compliance requirements for Accounts Payable
Serve as the final reviewer for designated key controls and respond promptly to any requests from internal or external auditors
Work on special projects and respond to ad-hoc requests made by the Vice President, Corporate Accounting
Qualification
Required
BS or BA in Accounting/Finance, or equivalent
10+ years of related experience Accounts Payable experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX controls
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office required
Strong analytical skills
Strong understanding of monthly close process
Ability to build strong relationships with all customers (internal and external)
Ability to work both independently to troubleshoot and problem solve
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and open to learning new ways of working
Ability to be a reliable team member, capable of effective collaboration to achieve our shared goals across teams, departments, and companies
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, tailoring the message based on the purpose, audience, and channel
Ability to embrace change with a flexible mindset, even if the way forward isn't clear
Preferred
Oracle proficiency strongly preferred
Experience working in a public company environment is preferred
Prior experience in ERP system implementation preferred
Benefits
Robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose
Upskilling employees’ talents and strengths
Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.
Company
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.
MSG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment, comprised of world-renowned venues and marquee brands.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$620.12M2023-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $225M
2023-09-18Post Ipo Secondary· $232.38M
2023-06-20Post Ipo Secondary· $162.75M
Leadership Team
Neil Ryan
Senior Vice President Show Productions
Josephine Vaccarello
Executive Vice President of Live
Recent News
2025-12-24
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