Salary: USD 80000.00 - 150000.00 annually

Category: Venues/Promoters/Festivals

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - BLUE NOTE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP | NEW YORK CITY
ABOUT BLUE NOTE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
Blue Note Entertainment Group is a leading independent live entertainment company operating renowned music venues and producing thousands of concerts and live events annually. Our portfolio includes the iconic Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City, Sony Hall, Arthur’s Tavern, and the Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C., alongside Blue Note locations and franchise partners internationally.

THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a highly capable, hands-on Financial Controller to lead day-to-day accounting and financial oversight across multiple venues and business entities. Reporting directly to company ownership, this individual will be responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, strong internal controls, cash management, budgeting, and actionable operating analysis. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable managing the accounting function and digging into the details, understanding the economics of individual shows, venues, and food-and-beverage operations, and translating the numbers into practical recommendations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting, Reporting & Controls
• Oversee general ledger accounting, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and accurate financial statements for multiple legal entities and venues.
• Prepare and review monthly profit-and-loss statements, balance sheets, cash-flow reports, and consolidated management reporting; explain variances and key business drivers.
• Direct accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, intercompany transactions, and timely reconciliation of bank, credit-card, and other balance-sheet accounts.
• Establish, document, and enforce sound accounting policies, approval processes, internal controls, and consistent reporting procedures across operations.
• Manage and develop bookkeeping/accounting personnel; coordinate with external CPAs, tax advisors, and auditors.

Budgets, Cash Flow & Business Performance
• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, cash-flow planning, and ongoing analysis of actual results versus budget for each venue and business unit.
• Partner directly with ownership, general managers, operations leadership, and department heads to identify cost savings, improve margins, and support informed business decisions.
• Analyze concert and event profitability on a per-show basis, including talent costs, ticketing revenue, settlements, and related event expenses.
• Develop and monitor food-and-beverage cost controls and inventory processes; work with venue teams to improve purchasing, usage, and reporting accuracy.
• Oversee working capital, cash balances, collections, and payment schedules; flag risks early and recommend solutions.

Multi-Entity Oversight & Compliance
• Oversee financial records, reporting, and reconciliations across affiliated businesses, company-owned venues, and relevant franchise arrangements.
• Track, invoice, reconcile, and collect franchise royalties and other contractual revenue due to the company.
• Coordinate tax reporting and filings with external advisors, including applicable sales, use, payroll, and local entertainment-related taxes; ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Maintain organized financial and supporting legal/contractual documentation, and support audits, financing requests, and special projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong accounting and financial management experience, ideally in a multi-location hospitality, live entertainment, venue, or similarly transaction-intensive business.
• Demonstrated ability to own the monthly close, prepare management financial statements, oversee cash flow, and manage multiple entities.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong working knowledge of QuickBooks or comparable accounting platforms; familiarity with Compeat, hospitality POS, and inventory systems is a plus.
• Experience supervising accounting staff and working effectively with external accountants and auditors.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to communicate financial results clearly to non-financial leaders.
• Highly organized, accountable, discreet, and comfortable working directly with ownership in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; CPA credential is a plus.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Reliable financial reporting delivered on schedule; clear visibility into venue and show-level performance; strong cash and cost controls; clean, reconciled books across entities; and a finance function that helps ownership make faster, better-informed decisions.

POSITION DETAILS
Location: New York City | Work arrangement: In person | Schedule: Full-time
Compensation: Commensurate with experience