What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP of Finance position at Stone Mountain Park?
The VP of Finance is responsible for all facets of financial management for the park.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This role exists to direct and manage the company’s financials in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Management retains the discretion to change or add to the duties of this position at any time.
- Provide accurate and timely analysis to the President and General Manager of Thrive.
- Analyze, manage, and present cashflow information and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Conduct P&L / financial reviews with each division and prepare executive financial summaries. Provide written recommendations for improvement and hold divisions accountable.
- Conduct monthly owner review of resort and golf course financial performance, efficiency, pricing, strategy, and future pipeline.
- Develop financial targets and prepare and coordinate budget process.
- Develop finance and accounting organization and provide training for staff to ensure accurate and timely information is provided.
- Leverage accounting software, systems, and AI capabilities to create efficiency and enhance processes throughout Finance and Accounting.
- Ensure all divisions attain budgeted revenue and expense goals, including contingency planning.
- Maintain banking relationships for daily cashflow management, ATM’s, payroll ACH, merchant credit card processing, etc.
- Ensure annual financial books are closed accurately and on time for the annual financial audit. Also responsible for overseeing annual tax filing.
- Oversee and ensure there is an internal and independent annual audit (using external parties) of processes and procedures.
- Ensure accounting records are maintained and procedures are adhered to according to industry accounting standards / Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Provide leadership to Finance division and park operating team.
- Prepare / review legal contracts and serve as a liaison with company attorneys.
- Ensure all vendor contracts comply with risk and COI requirements.
- Oversee annual liability and insurance renewals.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The following are carried out in accordance with applicable safety policies and laws.
- Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Sales Audit, and Cash Control- overseeing Managers, Supervisors, Leads, and Clerks
- Hiring and training
- Planning, assigning, and directing work
- Addressing complaints and resolving problems
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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 have experience overseeing complex, multi-disciplined financial organizations. This individual will have oversight with accounting for Food and Beverage, Merchandise, Attractions, Entertainment, Special Events, Marketing, Maintenance and Construction divisions. Will also have financial oversight of hotels.
- Must possess strong initiative and follow-through.
- Prefer experience utilizing technology and training to operate a finance organization as effectively and efficiently as possible.
- Must have experience with treasury, cash management, and cash forecasting.
- Must possess the ability to implement in-house / purchased software applications.
- Must have the ability to use MS/Windows Office products.
- Must have the ability to use a 10-key calculator.
- Must possess strong communication skills; written and verbal in English.
- Must have experience in overall management of all aspects of accounting.
- Must have analytical and budgeting experience.
- Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Must be able to maintain a good relationship with coworkers and staff.
- Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Must have the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
- Must have the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Must have the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Must be detail-oriented, highly analytical, and naturally systematic with a strong sense of order.
- Must have thorough knowledge of GAAP.
- Must be able to meet deadlines, multitask, and tolerate stress in a hectic environment.
- Must handle confidential information responsibly.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- BS/BA in Accounting required.
- CPA highly recommended but not required.
- Minimum of 10 years professional experience with at least five years in finance and accounting management (i.e., controller, assistant controller, finance/accounting director).
- Minimum of 5 years accounting experience.
- Experience working for same or larger-sized company preferred.
- Experience in amusement, hotel, or related industries preferred.
- Minimum of five years experience in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating multiple direct reports required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for long periods of time and walk. The employee must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move carry, push, or pull 30 pounds particularly regarding storage and paper boxes. Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to focus. Must be able to take directional cues directly or indirectly.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions- although most of the work is performed inside an office
- The noise level in the work environment is moderate
Employment at Stone Mountain Park is contingent on the completion of a
criminal background check and a drug screen, with the results being negative.
Stone Mountain Park employees are subject to pre-employment, post-injury, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and random testing for illegal drug usage.
Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.
Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $150,000 - $170,000
