Head of Tour Accounting, International

Are you looking to develop your career within finance?

Want to work for a company named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024?

AEG Presents Global Touring International Division is looking for a Head of Tour Accounting, International.

Lead our international tour accounting and financial reporting operations with precision and excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage Tour Settlements: Handle show/tour settlements with all stakeholders while ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Drive Financial Communication: Translate complex financial data for various departments and senior leadership
• Identify Financial Risks: Review settlements, ticket sales, and budgets to flag concerns and manage costs proactively
• Deliver Post-Tour Analysis: Prepare profit/loss settlements and confidently interface with artists and partners
• Provide Executive Insights: Create concise financial summaries for leadership decision-making
• Optimize Financial Processes: Develop and refine accounting procedures to enhance efficiency
• Ensure Tax Compliance: Manage international withholding taxes and artist payment requirements
• Support Production Finance: Assist with contractor management, insurance, and expenditure control

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Qualified accountant with live music/events industry experience
• Stadium-level tour accounting expertise with multi-currency proficiency
• Strong understanding of international withholding taxes outside North America
• Exceptional analytical skills with forward-thinking risk management approach
• Detail-oriented with ability to prioritize under tight deadlines
• Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge
• Willingness to travel up to 30% (including some weekends/evenings)
• Turn financial complexity into clarity while supporting world-class live entertainment.

We’ll give you a thorough induction on how we work at AEG. Our induction and onboarding programme is a great way to meet other new starters and to learn about our culture and values. We will give you training in our systems, policies, and procedures so that you’ll be set up for success. From the moment new employees join us, they’re welcomed with open arms and a plethora of exciting perks. Not only can they choose a free show and to climb The O2, but we also ensure that our employees are continuously engaged and rewarded throughout their journey with us.

Where: You’ll be based at our head office in Blackfriars, a short walk from Southwark Tube station or Blackfriars Station. We offer flexible start and end times and currently work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely. This role will include overseas travel.

So why apply?

Why not find out why our employees love working here

AEG is an inclusive organisation where we value everybody’s contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We go the extra mile, for our customers and each other, every time. We are always open to new ideas and respect all opinions. We support and bring out the best in each other. We really value our people and inspire them to be the best in class, always!

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please make us aware.