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Head of Finance & Operations / Executive Director

St. Julian's, St. Julian's, Malta

StubHub is on a mission to redefine the live event experience on a global scale. Whether someone is looking to attend their first event or their hundredth, we’re here to delight them all the way from the moment they start looking for a ticket until they step through the gate. The same goes for our sellers. From fans selling a single ticket to the promoters of a worldwide stadium tour, we want StubHub to be the safest, most convenient way to offer a ticket to the millions of fans who browse our platform around the world.

StubHub Group is seeking a proactive self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment to lead the finance and operations role at our high growth subsidiary, YSG Safe Processing Ltd. This is a full-time position that will be based in Malta.

As the Head of Finance, you will work cross-functionality and globally with Finance, Legal, Payments, IT and Human Resources teams across the company

As the Head of Operations & IT, you will work cross-functionality and globally overseeing the day-to-day operational functions and IT strategy of the organization. This position ensures efficient business operations, leverages technology to drive innovation, and aligns processes and IT systems with organizational goals.

The candidate shall report to the Managing Director of the Company with the possibility of also being appointed a Director if proven to possess the required attributes. Communication skills, attention to detail, and an objective approach to learning and problem-solving is a must

Job Description

We are a flat, lean organization that takes pride in using technology and software rather than headcount to automate and scale. Our culture is entrepreneurial and there is ample opportunity to assume greater responsibility and grow within the company.


What you’ll do:


This individual will be primarily responsible for the following:

  • Working with the Controller to develop a high performing Finance process
  • Developing and implementing process improvements & procedures to achieve efficiencies with month-end-close and day-to-day business operations
  • Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including tax/VAT filings and audits
  • Assisting with the coordination of annual audits as well as regulatory audit requirements and investigate their findings and recommendations
  • Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including: Accounts Payable. Revenue Reconciliation, and Cash Reconciliation.
  • Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
  • Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
  • Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
  • Work cross-departmentally on projects relating to business initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with local and internal laws (ex. Data protection)
  • Manage contracts with third parties
  • Overseeing the capital structure of the company
  • Reporting risk issues to the board of directors
  • Maintaining banking relationships
  • Maintaining a working knowledge of Maltese regulatory requirements and finance policies and procedures, and monitoring enactments
  • Develop and implement operational strategies to achieve organizational objectives
  • Developing and implementing process improvements & procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies(ex. Data protection)
  • Identify and mitigate operational risks to ensure business continuity
  • Assisting with the coordination inspectors and investigate their findings and recommendations
  • Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of technology systems and data
  • Stay informed of emerging technologies and trends
  • Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
  • Collaborate with other department heads to ensure seamless integration of operations and IT functions
  • Implement efficient processes and standards coordinate customer service operations and find ways to ensure customer retention
  • Oversee the implementation of technology solutions
  • Manage contracts with third parties
  • Report on operations performance and suggest improvements

Requirements:

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to direct and supervise
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • 4-5 years’ experience preferably in the Finance Industry
  • BA Degree in Accounting or Finance or BS degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field
  • CPA a plus

 

About Us 
StubHub is the world’s leading marketplace to buy and sell tickets to any live event, anywhere. Through StubHub in North America and viagogo, our international platform, we service customers in 195 countries in 33 languages and 49 available currencies. With more than 300 million tickets available annually on our platform to events around the world -- from sports to music, comedy to dance, festivals to theater -- StubHub offers the safest, most convenient way to buy or sell tickets to the most memorable live experiences. Come join our team for a front-row seat to the action. 
 
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity on our team. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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