Great Wolf Resorts
Director, Finance
Great Wolf Resorts, Mashantucket, Connecticut, us, 06338
Pay: $125000 per year - $125000 per year
Position Summary:
At Great Wolf the Director of Finance is a business partner responsible for: delivering financial results for the lodge, internal controls and loss prevention, and reporting and analytics.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Develops financial strategies by analyzing and forecasting business trends; ensuring there is a clear financial agenda, making course corrections, having strong communications, and developing new opportunitiesProvides accurate accounting, expense management, internal controls framework, and loss prevention mitigationMeasures and analyzes financial results for reporting to regional and corporate management and strategizes corrective action plans as necessary to maximize business performanceProvides operational insight and organizational strategies by bringing an external financial perspective to the operation, translating financial data into action plansProvides effective decision making by contributing financial information and analysis to help the operation choose the right solution with taking in all points of view and key factsBuilds trusting relationships and holds department leadership accountable to become the business owners of their department, aligning action plans, and raising challenging issuesPartners with the General Manager to clearly describe, assign and delegate financial responsibility and authority for the operationCreates conditions for financial success by coaching, training, providing business context, and working collaboratively with fellow pack membersDevelops efficiencies and maximizes efforts for the right purpose; creating value, aligning monetary resources where necessaryLead the annual and long-term operating budget and capital investment planning in partnership with the General Manager and lodge leadership teamBasic Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related fieldMinimum of 10 years of experience in a finance or accounting environmentProficiency in Microsoft Excel with demonstrated ability to perform analysis and modelingPrior experience with Microsoft Office SuiteStrong problem solving, attention to detail, and organizational skillsEnthusiastic and positive energySuccessful completion of criminal background check and drug screenDesired Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years' experience in the entertainment, amusement park or hotel industryPrevious experience with Coupa, Tableau, and O365 suitePhysical Requirements:
Able to lift up to 20lbsAble to bend, stretch, and twistAble to stand or sit for long periods of time
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Native Americans receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.
Position Summary:
At Great Wolf the Director of Finance is a business partner responsible for: delivering financial results for the lodge, internal controls and loss prevention, and reporting and analytics.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Develops financial strategies by analyzing and forecasting business trends; ensuring there is a clear financial agenda, making course corrections, having strong communications, and developing new opportunitiesProvides accurate accounting, expense management, internal controls framework, and loss prevention mitigationMeasures and analyzes financial results for reporting to regional and corporate management and strategizes corrective action plans as necessary to maximize business performanceProvides operational insight and organizational strategies by bringing an external financial perspective to the operation, translating financial data into action plansProvides effective decision making by contributing financial information and analysis to help the operation choose the right solution with taking in all points of view and key factsBuilds trusting relationships and holds department leadership accountable to become the business owners of their department, aligning action plans, and raising challenging issuesPartners with the General Manager to clearly describe, assign and delegate financial responsibility and authority for the operationCreates conditions for financial success by coaching, training, providing business context, and working collaboratively with fellow pack membersDevelops efficiencies and maximizes efforts for the right purpose; creating value, aligning monetary resources where necessaryLead the annual and long-term operating budget and capital investment planning in partnership with the General Manager and lodge leadership teamBasic Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related fieldMinimum of 10 years of experience in a finance or accounting environmentProficiency in Microsoft Excel with demonstrated ability to perform analysis and modelingPrior experience with Microsoft Office SuiteStrong problem solving, attention to detail, and organizational skillsEnthusiastic and positive energySuccessful completion of criminal background check and drug screenDesired Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years' experience in the entertainment, amusement park or hotel industryPrevious experience with Coupa, Tableau, and O365 suitePhysical Requirements:
Able to lift up to 20lbsAble to bend, stretch, and twistAble to stand or sit for long periods of time
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Native Americans receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.