Controller

Overview

The organization is seeking a Controller to join a location-based experience team. This role is responsible for managing and optimizing the organization’s financial operations to support growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Financial enterprise oversight: Ensure proper and timely accounting of business activity and provide reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Financial planning and analysis: Support the development and maintenance of financial models, annual forecasts, and operating budgets. Monitor performance, identify variances, and provide recommendations to achieve financial targets.
• Financial operations: Oversee day-to-day financial functions, including AP, AR, payroll, invoicing, royalties, taxes, and expense management. Implement robust financial controls and ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures. Partner with cross-functional teams to identify risks and support mitigation plans.
• Reporting and performance management: Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements, coordinate audits, and present financial reports to key stakeholders. Support operational budgeting, forecasting, and performance management related to revenue-generating opportunities.
• Project cash flow management: Manage capital expenditure budgets for new location-based experiences under construction. Coordinate with production and creative teams to plan vendor activities, payment timelines, and budget reconciliations.
• Process optimization and efficiency: Evaluate existing processes and systems, implement automation where appropriate, and drive operational excellence. Establish best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Business operations support: Identify opportunities to refine processes and optimize business functions. Work closely with the operations team to align, establish, and achieve goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• CPA is encouraged; not required
• Proven experience in a senior finance role in a live entertainment, hospitality, or tourism-focused business (location-based entertainment industry experience preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in accounting, reporting, and financial modeling
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools (Sage Intacct and Microsoft Office Suite preferred)
• Experience with audits preferred
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to drive results, coach teams with a continuous improvement mindset, and clearly communicate complex financial information to stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong planning, prioritizing, organization, and follow-through skills
• Highly collaborative, team-oriented approach to help business operations integrate with experiences and supporting teams

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided description.

Location

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