Accounting & Finance

Senior Live Events Accountant

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)

Toronto · Ontario · Canada

Senior Live Events Accountant at MLSE applies technical accounting and financial analysis to concerts and entertainment events across iconic venues.

This senior role supports MLSE’s Live Events team through month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, and event settlements. You will interpret contractual arrangements, recognize revenue and expenses, analyze event performance, and provide insights for business decisions. Collaboration spans Finance, FP&A, Ticketing, Venue Operations, Legal, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
  • Oversee event settlement accounting and related financial obligations
  • Analyze event-level results, trends, variances, risks, and opportunities
  • Prepare reporting connecting results with event activity and costs
  • Strengthen controls, processes, and financial reporting accuracy

Requirements:

  • Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline
  • Five-plus years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong revenue recognition, accrual, and balance sheet knowledge
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency with complex reconciliations
  • CPA designation preferred, or active CPA pursuit with experience

Bring senior accounting expertise, event settlement knowledge, and financial analysis to MLSE’s live entertainment business.

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Reference: WJ-291_12000718

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