Director - Finance Operational Readiness (Theme Parks / Hospitality) (CORS3797)

Description

• Act as a key point of contact for finance-related inquiries during project development, ensuring transparency and effective communication
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure finance operational readiness and effectiveness
• Drive continuous improvement in finance operations, promoting efficiency and best practices
• Oversee the design and implementation of financial processes, systems, and controls necessary for operational readiness
• Provide leadership in change management, ensuring that finance teams are adaptable and equipped to handle new initiatives
• Train and mentor finance teams to enhance their capabilities in supporting operational objectives
• Lead and develop the finance operational readiness strategy for new projects, ensuring the finance team is prepared to support operational initiatives
• Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to identify finance-related requirements for projects and ensure successful integration into program plans

Requirements

• Knowledge of SAP and integration with POS and ticketing systems
• CPA/CMA/ACA preferred. MBA is a plus
• A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting
• Strong project management capabilities, with a track record of delivering in complex, multi-stakeholder settings
• Proven experience with finance readiness for greenfield or pre-opening projects
• 12+ years of finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years in operational finance roles within theme parks, hospitality, and/or large-scale guest-facing environments
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, startup-like environment

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance