Corporate Director Of Finance/Accounting - Property Focus

For seven decades, Herschend Enterprises, a family of companies focused on family entertainment has operated with the purpose to bring families closer together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®, and today is considered the largest family-owned themed attractions corporation.
More than 12,000 employees work daily to create wholesome, immersive entertainment experiences with soul and depth. Experiences for every generation of the family. Sometimes thrilling. Sometimes lighthearted. Always distinctive. Our award-winning theme parks, entertainment and attractions aim to inspire happiness and family bonding.
Herschend is an equal opportunity employer that strives to provide a workplace where every host, guest, and partner feels welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.
The Corporate Director of Finance/Accounting - Property Focus position will support the Vice President of Finance to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting for Herschend Enterprises its subsidiaries. In this position, the individual will be exposed to a wide variety of corporate functions and operational leaders. This individual must learn quickly, be flexible and demonstrate a high degree of initiative.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• As a member of the finance and accounting team, this position will work to help create an environment where people work as a team, and empower each other by being patient, kind, humble, respectful, selfless, forgiving, and honest and committed when interacting with one another and the guests.
• Ensure financial reporting for Herschend is in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), applicable laws and regulations, and Corporate Accounting Standards.
• Ensure Company Financial Policies and Procedures are followed and consistent across Herschend subsidiaries. Any exceptions communicated to VP of Finance or CFO.
• Serve as technical accounting expert and resource to Herschend properties, as assigned.
• Assist in the preparation of Board of Director meeting material including but not limited to budgeting and forecasting, capital management, and financial analysis.
• Conduct financial statement and account reconciliation reviews each period end.
• Ensure reporting standardization for assigned entities and consistent data flow for financial information.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in financial and operational systems and processes. Be a resource to property and corporate accounting to ensure internal controls and problem solve and troubleshoot errors and issues.
• Improve business processes and supports critical business strategies.
• Supports due diligence activities as assigned.
• Assist with purchase price accounting and acquisition on-boarding specifically Finance/Accounting activities.
• Actively tracks industry trends and best practices.
• Practice flexible leadership, professional management skills, and consultative and participative decision-making skills.
• Work with ownership and senior management on special projects as necessary.
• Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties.

• BS in Accounting or related field with minimum 7 years' experience; CPA preferred.
• Experience in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating 3 or more direct reports required.
• Experience in overall management of all aspects of accounting.
• Experience leading implementation of new software applications preferred.

• Proven knowledge of and work with accounting systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
• Budgeting and forecasting experience preferred.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing business environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting cycles, company operations, and accounting systems.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Ability to be assertive when necessary to accomplish company goals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a friendly, professional manner.
• Self-supervised and disciplined to prioritize and complete work on a timely basis.
• Handle confidential information responsibly.
• Detail oriented and analytical.
• Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft Office Products.
• Demonstrate knowledge and support HE policies and procedures, goals, core values, and mission statement.