Senior Financial Reporting & Data Integrity Specialist

The Javits Center is considered the busiest convention center in the United States, hosting the world's leading conventions, trade shows, and special events on Manhattan's West Side. These large-scale events have generated billions of dollars in annual economic activity for New York City and New York State, supporting thousands of jobs in and around the facility. Located on 11th Avenue between West 34th Street and West 40th Street, the iconic structure has played a prominent role in New York’s recovery and resurgence, and with a state-of-the-art expansion project recently completed, the venue features more than 850,000 square feet of total exhibition space, two new floors of meeting room space, a rooftop pavilion and terrace, as well as a range of catering, sustainability, and technology services.

Position Summary:

This role, reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, is responsible for a variety of financial planning, analysis, and management reporting activities, with a balanced focus on report development, data integrity, multi-system data aggregation, and financial analytics to support strategic decision-making.

The hiring range for this position is $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually (paid on a bi-weekly basis). The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon the candidate’s relevant skills and experience.

Interested candidates must be willing to work full-time onsite at the Javits Center and must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and any additional vaccinations against COVID-19 as recommended by health officials during your employment.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor data quality, reliability, and completeness across all financial systems.

o Manage and maintain master data in NetSuite, Hyperion, UKG, and other relevant systems.

o Design and implement procedures to validate and reconcile data across multiple platforms.

o Analyze data discrepancies and coordinate with technical support to resolve interface and system errors.

• Maintain documentation on interfaces, including system mappings, key fields, and data dictionary crosswalks.

• Collaborate with IT and system administrators to enhance system integrations and data flow.

• Develop standardized, ad hoc, and custom reports using NetSuite, Power BI, Cognos/UKG BI, and other tools.

o Maintain a centralized reporting repository with version control, standardized naming conventions, and documentation.

o Work closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable reports and dashboards.

o Monitor and manage the report library to eliminate duplications and outdated content.

o Coordinate testing and validation procedures for report accuracy and reliability.

o Communicate procedures and guidelines for public versions of reporting.

o Maintain and coordinate monthly financial review templates.

• Lead efforts to consolidate financial and operational data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and relevance.

• Develop and maintain workflows and protocols for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL).

• Support the Finance team in budgeting and reporting, including:

o Researching variances.

o Providing insights to support financial statements, schedules, management reporting, and board reviews.

o Preparing monthly financial package for senior management and the board of directors.

o Assisting with annual forecast, event metrics, union contract, and pricing analysis.

o Developing reporting for key performance indicators (KPIs) across event revenue, expenses, and profitability.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for NetSuite, managing a roadmap of enhancements and updates.

o Monitor NetSuite Community and other resources for productivity and automation improvements.

o Organize and manage monthly Steering Committee meetings to review reporting progress and opportunities.

• Support ad-hoc reporting and special projects as needed.

Key Competencies:

• Strong aptitude in translating technical data into business insights.

• Ability to navigate and reconcile data across disparate systems.

• Experience designing scalable and accurate reporting infrastructure.

• Proficiency in financial and operational data analytics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, computer science, information management or related field.

• 5+ years of data analytics experience.

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

• Understanding of accounting processes, procedures and internal controls.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (LOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, etc.).

• Working knowledge of NetSuite, Hyperion, UKG, SQL, Cognos and other databases.

• Experience with report tools; Power BI preferred.

• Self-starter with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently.

• Ability to multitask and consistently meet deadlines.

The policy of this company prohibits any employment practice which in any way discriminates or tends to discriminate against any person, employee, or employment with respect to conditions or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, non-job-related disability, past service in the Armed Forces of the United States, sex, or age as provided by law. NY CONVENTION CENTER OPERATING CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

In adherence to our commitment to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace, the Javits Center extends its dedication to providing reasonable accommodations. Candidates requiring adjustments during the application process or employees seeking workplace accommodations are encouraged to liaise with our Human Resources department. Our organization is unwavering in its resolve to ensure equitable opportunities, and a workplace environment characterized by support and fairness for all.