International Tour Business Manager
Feld Entertainment
Internship
On-site
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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The International Tour Business Manager serves as the primary financial and accounting manager for the company's live entertainment shows in countries outside the United States, primarily within the EMEA region. This position will provide “boots on the ground” financial oversight and accountability to ensure adherence to show contracts, including timely settlement of net amounts due immediately following engagement completion as well as collection of related settlement payments in line with contract parameters.
Essential Job Functions
- Review all engagement contracts & addendums for terms and conditions of assigned engagements.
- Act as primary liaison between Feld corporate, tour, and venue for assigned engagements. Work closely and maintain constant communication with the internal Show Manager, Promoter, Routing & Tours personnel, and venue representatives to address on-site issues, and unexpected costs, and to ensure that all parties adhere to the provisions of the contract.
- Review and validate box office statements documenting ticket sales and distribution. Administer and track usage of complimentary tickets, ensuring adherence to the company's usage and documentation policies.
- Prepare a preliminary "pre-settlement" for each engagement, intended to cover/include all specific contractual provisions, expected costs, contractual issues, and any disputed items resolved between the parties.
- Conduct the final financial settlement with the local promoter or the venue for each engagement.
- Monitor actual vs budgeted costs and assist in the creation of budgets for both show overhead and local engagement costs. Manage, control, and maintain a full accounting of all local show expenses, taxes, performer fees, etc.
- Administer and maintain control over local petty cash, local bank accounts, and "road checks" used to pay certain vendors on-site.
- Assist with compiling payroll information for unit employees and submit to corporate Payroll by established processing deadlines to ensure that unit employees are paid timely and accurately.
- Manage, control, and maintain personnel manifests for the purposes of foreign tax reporting and/or withholding.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and post-engagement reports on a timely basis as required by company policies and procedures.
- Facilitate vendor payments by reviewing support documentation, acquiring approvals, and submitting for payment.
- Collect and monitor advance ticketing sales reports from local third-party partners and/or venues ahead of each engagement, and provide regular reporting back to Feld corporate headquarters.
- Manage expense report processing (within the Travel and Entertainment program – Concur.) Manage, control, and maintain virtual American Express payments for group hotel bookings.
- Create and manage the purchase order process for tour expenses (marketing, local costs).
- Assist accounting with monthly accruals for tour expenses.
Job Qualifications
- BS/BA in accounting, finance, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Self-starter, with the ability to work independently and adapt in an ever-changing, fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Ability to work on a broad range of financial/accounting projects simultaneously.
- Self-motivated, strong sense of ownership and initiative, and ability to exercise independent judgment. Flexibility and the ability to multi-task among competing and changing priorities are essential.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills to work comfortably with people of very diverse personalities, backgrounds, and cultures. Fluency in multiple languages is strongly preferred.
- Willingness and desire to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. International travel is required (up to 100%).
- Must be able to travel internationally.
- Fluency in Dutch language preferred.
- Minimum 2-4 years of relevant management experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Strong Excel skills.
- No relocation available; must reside in and be eligible to work in the Netherlands.
Given the touring nature of Feld Entertainment’s business, COVID vaccination is strongly encouraged for successful candidates.
About Feld Entertainment
Feld Entertainment®, family owned and operated, is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Disney On Ice, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 80 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.
International Touring Personnel
To the extent international touring personnel are visiting a jurisdiction that requires vaccination, proof of vaccination in accordance with the relevant international law should be submitted directly to either the Tour Manager or to Human Resources at least six weeks prior to the start of the tour. The Company will maintain all information regarding vaccination status as confidential in accordance with applicable laws. The Company cannot guarantee employment for any Associate who is unable to satisfy foreign entry requirements. Mitigation Guidelines for touring employees will remain in effect until further notice as do applicable venue, local, state and/or international requirements, rules, regulations and/or laws, if any.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Feld Entertainment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees, customers, and partners worldwide. We celebrate diversity and encourage our profoundly talented workforce to express themselves proudly. Our successful business model requires different perspectives and voices so that we can create the incredible live shows we put on. Come join us and help us light up the world.