Director of Finance

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $120,000 - $140,000

Job Summary

An amusement park is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Finance to lead its Finance Department. This role is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring fiscal stability, and guiding strategic financial planning. The Director of Finance will work closely with the General Manager to develop and implement financial strategies that support the parks growth and profitability. This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage day-to-day financial functions while also contributing to long-term vision and planning.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise all employees within the Finance Department.
• Interview, hire, and train new staff for the Finance Department.
• Oversee daily workflow and provide performance evaluations.
• Manage internal and external relationships on behalf of the department.
• Maintain all filing systems for required employees and departments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage direct reports and oversee all financial record-keeping and reporting.
• Monitor cash flow and collaborate with the General Manager on financial strategies.
• Oversee all financial operations including fund disbursement and compliance.
• Ensure accurate posting of journals and ledgers; manage A/P and A/R.
• Authorize expenditures and maintain bank accounts and reconciliations.
• Maintain and monitor weekly cash flow and update financial policies.
• Ensure proper documentation and verification of all transactions.
• Oversee payroll taxes, benefit premiums, and tax filings.
• Track inventory and asset management; review leases and contracts.
• Lead department heads with budget preparation and monthly reviews.
• Execute financial strategy and support the General Manager in financial planning.
• Maintain systems for bookkeeping, inventory, and financial obligations.
• Advise the General Manager on improvements based on financial reports.
• Implement systems and controls to ensure compliance and ethical standards.
• Review and approve expenditures for budget compliance.
• Oversee tax filings (income, sales, franchise, etc.).
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Participate in policy formulation and goal development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of budgeting and performance evaluation.
• Proven ability to lead meetings with department heads and ability to hold department heads accountable for staying within budget.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and applying them to books and records.
• Understanding of quality standards and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and financial software.
• Self-motivated with flexibility and professionalism.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to foster a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial transparency and drive park-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be detail oriented, possess strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to multitask. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and nights.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in accounting or financial management, ideally within the entertainment, hospitality, or tourism industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing and analyzing financial statements and making informed recommendations.
• Experience leading financial systems implementations or upgrades is strongly preferred.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong accounting background with proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Familiarity with Toast, Fareharbor, Paylocity, Quickbooks andM3 or Netsuitesis a plus but not a requirement.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to distill complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Must be on-site five days a week and thrive in a high-energy, customer-focused setting.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as e-mail communication, instant message communications, legal documents, license agreements, contracts, invoices, news articles, technical manuals, budgets, ledgers, purchase orders, financial, marketing, Inventory, shipping, and various reports. Ability to effectively present information, provide instructions and thoroughly answer questions in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization in English.

Uniform Requirements:

As a team member, we believe it is important to leave a favorable impression on all of our clients and co-workers. You represent our Company, and it is essential to our business that you portray a professional image to our clients/customers and visitors. No work out/gym clothes are permitted including leggings or athletic shorts. All clothing items must be in good condition faded, torn, frayed, or showing any signs of distress are not acceptable. Please refer to the employee handbook for additional details.

Reasoning Ability and Computer Skills:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to efficiently use inventory, ordering & computer systems or applications and Microsoft Office programs.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a typical office and warehouse environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Authorization:

United States Citizen or Alien Authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer reserves the right to modify this job description at any time.