Universal Orlando Resort Looking for Senior Director, Finance – New Ventures at Orlando, FL Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY: Leads the finance function for the New Ventures department including pre-opening start-up activities, hiring and functional oversight of venue operational finance teams, consolidation of new ventures finance portfolio, development and implementation of long-term strategic plans and direct oversight of corporate department finance. Drives business results by evaluating financial performance, proposing alternatives and ensuring efficient allocation of resources. Key interface with other UDX departments that are critical to the long-term success of the operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all aspects of pre-opening finance activities which lead to operational readiness. Includes legal entity creation, accounting system set-up, systems integration/mapping, financial reporting, payment processing, accounts receivable, revenue accounting, treasury, financial reporting, tax, policy and procedure development, training and other functions as necessary. Responsible for timely and accurate reporting against project pre-opening budgets. Responsible for validating business model with detailed operational models leading up to year 1 budgeting cycle.
• Responsible for accounting and reporting for the New Ventures consolidated business unit. Includes developing and achieving short- and long-term financial forecasts, review of monthly financial statements, financial analysis to support operational improvements and performing centralized accounting functions as applicable.
• Develop, maintain and manage the annual operating budget for the UDX New Ventures department. Ensure efficient use of company resources and appropriate labor allocations to projects that utilize departmental resources.
• Responsible for hiring lead venue finance personnel and overseeing corporate new ventures finance team. Ensure corporate and venue finance teams are performing well and staying on track with strategic objectives.
• Partners with other UDX finance teams to develop, implement and maintain shared service strategy across all new ventures.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Supervise Exempt and Non-Exempt Team Members.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or accounting is preferred. CPA or MBA is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:10+ years’ experience in service industry accounting and finance required. Seven to ten years supervisory/management experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.