Concerts, Construction Accounting Manager

Job Description

BLUEPRINT STUDIOS:
Blueprint Studio is Live Nation's in-house design and construction team,
responsible for delivering the next generation of iconic music venues. From
concept through opening, the team oversees every aspect of new venue
development, ensuring projects reflect Live Nation's brand, operational
excellence, and commitment to fans and artists.
If you are a financial leader with a passion for live entertainment and the ability to bring discipline, accuracy, and insight to the construction of worldclass venues, we invite you to join our Blueprint Studio team at Live Nation Entertainment.
THE JOB
Live Nation Entertainment is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Construction Accounting Manager to oversee the financial management of new venue construction projects. This role requires an accomplished professional with expertise in construction accounting, cost controls, and capital project financing. The Construction Accounting Manager will take ownership of financial processes across the Blueprint Studio portfolio, ensuring transparency, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
Advanced Financial Oversight:
• Lead construction accounting processes, from budget creation through project close-out.
• Produce, review, and present detailed cost reports to senior leadership, offering insights into financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain project forecasting models to proactively identify budget variances.
Cost Control and Compliance:
• Review and reconcile pay applications, invoices, change orders, and commitments, ensuring contractual, GAAP, and corporate compliance.
• Oversee construction draw processes with lenders, auditors, and corporate finance teams.
• Establish and enforce standardized reporting and financial controls across the Blueprint Studio portfolio.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
• Partner with project managers, executives, and design teams to align financial objectives with project delivery.
• Act as the primary financial liaison between Blueprint Studio, corporate finance, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Communicate financial insights in a clear and actionable manner for both technical and non-financial audiences.
Leadership and Team Development:
• Mentor junior accounting staff and strengthen financial acumen within the design and construction teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and collaboration across Blueprint Studio.
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in construction or real estate development accounting.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles, cost reporting, and capital project financing.
• Proficiency with construction accounting/project management systems
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
BENEFITS & PERKS
Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:
HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

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The expected compensation for this position is:
$100,000.00 USD - $125,000.00 USD
** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-j6z161-18-97-9-170-42 in your application.