About the job
Sphere Entertainment Co. stands at the forefront of immersive experiences, technology, and media. Our flagship venue, Sphere, utilizes cutting-edge technologies to create unparalleled experiences, with our first location in Las Vegas and a second venue underway in Abu Dhabi. Additionally, we operate MSG Networks, which features two regional sports and entertainment networks—MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet—and a direct-to-consumer streaming service, MSG+, offering a diverse array of live sports and entertainment programming. For further details, visit www.sphereentertainmentco.com.
Position Overview:
The Senior Director of External Reporting and Consolidation is tasked with overseeing Sphere’s financial reporting framework. This includes the preparation of consolidated financial statements, as well as quarterly and annual statutory financial reports for specific divisions within Sphere. Key responsibilities involve reviewing the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows, Statement of Shareholders Equity, and Statement of Comprehensive Income for inclusion in the Company’s periodic SEC filings. This role also encompasses the preparation and review of select footnotes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A).
In addition, the Senior Director supports Sphere’s technical accounting initiatives by researching and documenting technical issues to ensure compliance with US GAAP, while maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting.
This position supervises the management of Sphere’s general ledger and financial consolidation processes, which includes the monthly opening and closing of the ledger and ongoing collaboration with essential stakeholders, including business, finance, and accounting leaders.
The ideal candidate will possess a proven ability to establish and maintain best-in-class financial closing and reporting processes, while adeptly managing shifting priorities as necessary.