Event Controller – Sports & Entertainment at NorthPoint Search Group

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Budget Creation, Financial Operations, Post-Event Reconciliation, Vendor Management, Revenue Tracking, Expense Monitoring, Financial Forecasting, Budget Variance Analysis, Financial Controls, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Excel, ERP Systems, Communication, Collaboration

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Event Controller – Sports & Entertainment Who: Sports & Entertainment organization What: Event Controller When: ASAP Where: Metro Atlanta, GA Why: Growth Office Environment: Hybrid Salary: $115,000 – $130,000 commensurate with experience plus potential performance-based incentives. Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented Event Controller to oversee financial operations for live sports and entertainment events. This individual will manage the full financial lifecycle of events—from initial budget creation through post-event reconciliation—while partnering closely with event operations, production, sponsorship, and leadership teams. The ideal candidate understands the financial complexities of ticketed live events, including vendor management, production costs, revenue tracking, and real-time expense monitoring. ● Key Responsibilities: Build and manage comprehensive event budgets for live sports and entertainment productions. Track and monitor event-related expenses in real time to ensure alignment with approved financial plans. Perform detailed post-event reconciliations including ticket revenue, sponsorship income, production costs, and vendor payments. Partner with operations and executive leadership to forecast financial performance across the event calendar. Analyze budget variances and provide actionable insights to improve profitability. Establish and maintain financial controls for event spending and on-site processes. Prepare financial reports, summaries, and executive presentations. Support compliance requirements and external or internal audits as needed. Qualifications: ● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. ● 5+ years of accounting or finance experience within sports, live events, entertainment, or production environments. ● Proven experience developing and reconciling event budgets from pre-production through final settlement. ● Strong understanding of revenue recognition, accrual accounting, and cost tracking in ticketed event environments. ● Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems. ● Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a deadline-driven setting. ● Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally. If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.

Responsibilities

The Event Controller will oversee the full financial lifecycle for live sports and entertainment events, managing everything from initial budget creation through post-event reconciliation. This role involves tracking expenses in real time and partnering with operations, production, and leadership teams to ensure financial alignment.