Chief Financial Officer

Job Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer is an integral role within the Executive Committee of the publicly traded Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW). This position will have oversight of the Finance, Accounting, and Information Technology (IT) functions while reporting directly to the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Hall of Fame Village, a subsidiary of the publicly traded Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW).

The ideal candidate for the job will currently be an enterprise CFO or strong Division CFO. The CFO should be well-versed in the SEC regulatory and reporting environments, leading dialogue with external banking partners and auditors, partnering with all internal line of business leaders, interacting with the Board of Directors, and leading conversations with external investors and banking analysts. The role requires a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and the flexibility to be both a doer and a leader. The position would immediately oversee management of the current internal team, as well as external teams/consultants that provide ongoing subject matter expertise needed to support the public company.? A critical component of the position is continuing to add to the internal team allowing for greater subject matter expertise, financial reporting, and controls to transition into an ongoing daily operating environment. The ability to work under pressure in an ever-evolving environment with poise and confidence is critical.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Provide superior guest service to visitors, guests, clients, vendors, and staff.?
• Evaluate new business development opportunities with the team, making value-added recommendations to move the business forward.
• Present to the Board of Directors related to financial results, forecasts, and financing. Ensure timely and accurate materials for each Audit Committee meeting.
• Continue to evolve the Internal Controls framework across HOFV, working with Internal Audit function to determine process improvements.
• Interact with current and prospective stock analysts, ensuring proper information flow around company initiatives is being leveraged in their evaluation.
• Work closely with Human Resources on the headcount and resource planning as HOFV continues to grow.
• Ensure timely submission of regulatory filings in conjunction with Legal, and external auditors, and other partners where necessary.
• Interface with banks and lenders, including working with them to understand timing of cash flows and requirements.
• Align on go-forward IT strategy to drive an engaging customer experience as new assets are opened on the campus.
• Ensure proper compliance program and controls are continually monitored for IT, accounting, and financial reporting, to include working with 3rd party partners and tenants as necessary.
• Lead all financial strategic planning and forecasting efforts throughout the year to include: 5-year Planning, Annual Budget, and Quarterly Forecasts.
• Continue to maximize company balance sheet ensuring proper mix of debt and equity, while maintaining maximum flexibility to progress development across all three business verticals including: Themed Destination Based Assets, Media, and Gaming.
• Work closely with HOFV line of business leaders in approval of division budgets against stated strategic plan to maximize opportunity against short and long-term goals.
• Lead the Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and IT teams to provide appropriate business partnership, while adhering to a Controllership mentality through process adherence.
• Supervision of assigned staff, assuming day-to-day responsibilities for personnel related matters that include but are not limited to:
• Assist during interview process, onboard, and train new hires.
• Complete annual performance reviews for all supervised staff.
• Provide continuous feedback, supervision, and coaching to all supervised staff.
• Formal discipline supervised staff in conjunction with Human Resources.
• Create and maintain schedule, assignments, and attendance.
• Approve time clocks and make adjustments as needed.
• Respond in a timely manner to calls, texts, inquiries, and emails.
• Enforce uniform protocol.
• All other duties as assigned.

SALARY / EXEMPT POSITION

Critical Success Factors:

• Balance short-term and long-term trade-offs when driving data-based decisions throughout HOFV.
• Knowledge of SEC reporting processes and regulatory requirements.
• Leadership skills that will motivate both internal and external resources to achieve stated goals.
• Ability to interact with all levels of company leadership, including executive management and the Board of Directors, as well as external parties such as auditors, government stakeholders, bank lenders, and other third-party support groups.
• Experience with implementing and evolving standard operating procedures, including appropriate financial internal controls.
• Understanding complex business initiatives, and quickly analyze potential impact on HOFV financials.
• Ability to forecast sources and uses of cash, communicating as appropriate to internal and external parties.
• Relationship building with shareholders, potential investors, and the analyst community to ensure proper awareness of stated company goals and achievements on an ongoing basis.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting required, CPA/MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 15-20 years of accounting or finance experience required.
• Experience in the real estate industry, combined with entertainment, destinations, and awareness of sports industry preferred.
• Experience in various areas of Finance.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and experience in implementing a new ERP.
• Excellent interpersonal and partnership skills.
• Must have the ability to build relationships and gain the trust of internal and external stakeholders and partnerships.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office—Outlook, Word, Excel are a must—and comfortable with learning new technology platforms.
• Strong time-management skills as well as the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and coordinate multiple projects at once.
• Must have the ability to demonstrate uncompromised judgment and discretion regarding confidential matters while maintaining confidentiality.
• Have a willingness to be on the operational side of finance as the newly-formed team continues to grow.

Physical Requirements for Position:

• The ability to lift up to 20 pounds regularly.
• The ability to work in various Ohio weather conditions, inside and outside.
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain, steps, or in construction zones.
• The ability to see and respond to hazardous situations.
• The ability to sit, stand, squat, and walk for periods of time as required for the position.
• Must be able to hear, see, and speak.???
• Ability to comprehend instructions and retain information.??
• Must be available to work in Canton, Ohio.

Benefits:

• Paid leave
• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• STD/LTD
• 401K
• Supplemental Insurance

Compensation:

• Competitive base pay to include bonus potential and company restricted stock awards.

Core Competencies:

• Vision and Strategic Thinking: Addresses issues preemptively, thinks strategically, and anticipates needs and priorities.
• Entrepreneurship: Champions innovation and encourages new ideas. Builds momentum to get things done by communicating clearly and consistently. Acts decisively. Helps others to successfully manage organizational change. Recognizes successes and informed risk-taking.
• Integrity: Is ethical and honest in all dealings. Keeps confidences and is highly responsible in managing strictly confidential information. Treats others fairly and equitably. Delivers what is promised. Is respected by others.
• Accountability for Results: Sets goals and high standards to accomplish these goals. Follows through on all commitments. Has a sense of direction and keeps focused but knows when to be flexible and adapts accordingly. Maintains a positive attitude despite stress, frustration, and ambiguity; recovers quickly from disappointments and setbacks. Questions how things were done in order to develop ways to do things more efficiently. Encourages diverse thought and welcomes contributions.
• Relationship Management/Collaboration: Builds, maintains, and values positive relationships inside and outside the organization. Allocates effort to understanding and meeting needs of customers and targeted prospects, and community leaders. Assists others in accomplishing their goals. Communicates effectively and speaks and writes clearly. Listens and values contributions of others.
• Learning Agility: Learns technology, new systems, and processes to improve job proficiency. Inspires and encourages others to learn and grow in their careers.
• Coaching and Development: Encourages and inspires others’ development and growth while also working to improve themselves. Conveys high expectations both of themselves and for others. Regularly provides helpful guidance and advice and appreciates the opportunity to grow when receiving the same.
• Execution: Ability to take plans and successfully execute against them.

ABOUT HALL OF FAME RESORT & ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, the Company has three business divisions. Hall of Fame Village Media creates engaging original content across a variety of mediums. Gold Summit Gaming centers around developing immersive eSports, fantasy sports, and sports betting experiences. Hall of Fame Village is a 100-acre multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s campus. Additional information on the Company can be found at www.HOFREco.com.

ABOUT HALL OF FAME VILLAGE

Hall of Fame Village is a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s campus in Canton, Ohio. The Village features over 100 acres of immersive experiences to dine, shop, and be entertained and includes 8 different venues. Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium is a world-class 23,000 seat, sports and entertainment stadium with luxury suites, rooftop cabanas, and other premium spaces for private, corporate, and special events. ForeverLawn Sports Complex is home to a wide array of tournaments with its seven turfed multipurpose fields with tournament quality lighting and hospitality, ticketing, and coaching/classroom/medical building. Center for Performance is the largest inflatable domed facility in the country and provides year-round capacity for events of all kinds. Constellation Center for Excellence is a 75,000-square-foot mixed-use facility for sports-centric research and programming, office, and retail space. Fan Engagement Zone is an 82,000-square-foot sports and entertainment-themed retail promenade. Play Action Plaza comprises 3.5 acres of green space adjacent to the Fan Engagement Zone that includes amusement rides, an outdoor amphitheater, bar area with patio, space for food trucks, a walking path, and the largest man-made water feature in Ohio. Currently under construction are a 144,000 sq. ft. football-themed waterpark and a seven-story, 130,000 sq. ft Hilton Tapestry Hotel. Phase III is currently in planning stages. For more information, visit www.HOFVillage.com.

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.