PRA Business Events ยท 6 days ago
Regional Program Finance Manager
PRA Business Events is a company that specializes in creating extraordinary event experiences for clients worldwide. The Regional Program Finance Manager (RPFM) is responsible for managing financial operations related to client invoicing, program closeouts, and supplier onboarding, while collaborating with various teams to ensure smooth financial processes.
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Responsibilities
Work with the Program Performance Team to invoice clients for all deposits in a timely manner, in accordance with contractual terms and master service agreements
Monitor incoming payments and follow up with clients as needed to ensure timely collections and minimal disruptions to program cash flow
Process client refunds when applicable, ensuring all required documentation is complete and properly filed
Review the region's weekly A/R aging report and proactively follow up with clients on outstanding balances
Collaborate with PRA Event Producers (EPs) and the Finance Department to complete the program close-out process within 15 days following event operations. Responsibilities include:
Ensuring the highest standard of quality and accuracy in PRA invoicing by reviewing all client-facing documents for grammatical, formatting, and financial errors
Reconciling revenue detail to confirm proper classification and GL account recording, and cost detail, to ensure that final accrual amounts are as accurate as possible
Calculating and documenting any hotel, third-party, or special program commissions/rebates due to partners
Verifying the accuracy and proper recording of any applicable sales tax charges
Preparing a comprehensive financial package for the accounting team, capturing all relevant financial and operational data from the program
Working with local teams and clients to process any necessary changes, updates, or adjustments, including submitting a revised PCO when needed
Own the setup and ongoing maintenance of regional supplier records, ensuring credit accounts and payment terms are accurately established
Maintain up-to-date W-9s, banking details, and certificates of insurance with vendors while working directly to manage refund and commission amounts
Work with the Regional Vice President on any ad hoc financial reporting or project needs
Ensure Program Folders are up to date with all required documents
Oversee the petty cash or cash advance reporting of regional offices
Assist with regional time-tracking reports, data maintenance, and team communication
Support enhancements of PRA software including Salesforce and Event Cost Sheet when required
Qualification
Required
Prior Destination Management Company, event production, or hospitality experience preferred
Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance is a plus
Intermediate to high proficiency in MS Office and Excel; Salesforce and/or NetSuite experience is beneficial
Basic understanding of Accounting and Business principles
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within teams
As needed, ability to cross-train with PRA Finance members and other RPFMs
Demonstrates a personal commitment to organizational excellence, honesty, integrity, and ethics
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and judgment skills
Strong attention to detail; with a 'measure twice, cut once' mentality
Self-motivated, with effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with clients, suppliers, and colleagues
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively, with adherence to strict deadlines
Holds self and others accountable for outcomes
Proactively seeks to automate, streamline, and document processes
Capable of occasionally lifting office products and supplies weighing up to twenty pounds
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with match
Paid holidays
Vacation
Sick time
Parental leave
Cell phone stipend
Pet insurance
Plus additional benefits
Company
PRA Business Events
PRA Business Events operates as an event management firm.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-03-07Acquired
2009-01-01Series Unknown
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