Vice President, Finance & Accounting Job at Jobleads-US in Chicago

Vice President, Financial Reporting & Accounting

Puttshack Home Office

About Puttshack:

Puttshack is an upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience that appeals to everyone. More than just indoor mini golf, Puttshack leans on its ground-breaking technology to elevate the game while also serving world-class food and full bar in a cool environment. The Puttshack experience is really all about having fun - and doing something fun - together.

Our Purpose: To bring everyone in to play.

Our Vision: To be the universal answer to the question 'Where should we get together?'

Our Mission: To create lasting memories for people of all generations through a shared, world-class entertainment experience.

Our Values:

• Bring your 'A' game. We strive for excellence in everything we do.
• Lead the Way. Our associates embrace and are inspired by change.
• Own the Fun. We revel in our guests' enjoyment.
• Care Deeply. We take great care of our guests, our associates, and the communities we call home.

Location: This position is a hybrid role, with 3 days onsite at our Home Office in Chicago (River North), IL.

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Position Summary:

The VP of Finance & Accounting will serve as a key member of the leadership team and will be responsible for managing a team of finance & accounting professionals and overseeing the overall financial operations of the company. This role will play a crucial role in driving financial strategy, improving operational efficiencies, forecasting spends and setting budgets, and securing our position as a leader in the industry. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to contribute to Puttshack's overall success.

This is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite at Puttshack's headquarters in Chicago with the expectation of travel as needed to support business operations and expansion activities.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Serve as a key member of the leadership team to develop and implement the company's financial strategy in alignment with its overall business objectives.
• Lead, develop, and oversee the finance & accounting department teams, ensuring they align with the company's goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement business goals, projects, policies, procedures, methods and controls across the general accounting activities.
• Prepare all financial reporting and ensure standardization of processes according to GAAP.
• Lead FP&A to improve forecasting and financial modeling.
• Build overall and departmental budgets, including forecasting of revenues and expenditures.
• Prepare close-out reports as required by state and Federal regulations.
• Develop and maintain the internal audit control system.
• Lead and manage the annual audit process with external auditors.
• Ensure month-end and quarter-end reporting and reconciliation requirements are met.
• Lead the controllership aspects of ongoing ERP and system transformation.
• Work with operators to accurately report on individual P&L's and collaborate with leadership to determine KPIs.
• Other projects or duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA & MBA is highly preferred.
• Extensive experience as a Controller or similar leadership roles in a multi-unit organization.
• A minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or executive leadership role.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP accounting principles required.
• Experience within a fast-growing, dynamic environment within the hospitality, entertainment, or technology sectors strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical capability to tell business stories leveraging financial data.
• Ability to articulate complex concepts in clear, simple, and logical terms.
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to financial management.
• Must be able to travel as needed to support business needs.
• This position must pass a post-offer background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical activities on a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; frequent use of telephone/video conferencing.
• Some walking and lifting, up to 25 lbs. may be required.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What's in it for you:

• Paid PTO
• Health insurance: medical, dental, and vision
• 50% off Food & Beverage
• Free Mini Golf
• Paid Parental Leave

At the intersection of entertainment and hospitality, Puttshack is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment based on legally protected diversity characteristics in its application and hiring processes.

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