Director of Finance | View Boston

Legends Global•Boston, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Legends Global is seeking a Director of Finance for its View Boston attraction. This role is responsible for maximizing the return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems. The Director will oversee all financial aspects of the business, drive financial strategy and planning, and manage the Accounting and Finance functions. Key responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing capital and operating budgets, monthly financial analyses, forecasting, annual planning, cash forecasting, and ad hoc business analyses. The position requires guiding financial decisions, reporting on the financial condition of View Boston, preparing financial results and forecasts, and providing strategic advice based on financial performance trends. The Director will also assist senior management with financial analysis, design and implement internal controls, manage budgets, control expenses, and oversee the annual budget process. Daily accounting processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger management are included, along with daily reconciliation of cash and credit card transactions, preparing a daily flash revenue report, and weekly/monthly financial forecasts. The role also involves overseeing the inventory process, cost of goods analysis, coordinating monthly financial statement preparation, ensuring timely month-end closing, analyzing balance sheet and P&L figures, and building relationships with business leaders. A thorough understanding of contracts and the ability to communicate analytical findings are essential. The role also includes supervisory responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, appraising performance, and resolving issues.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in tourism or hospitality industry
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office software required
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail essential
Must be highly analytical, can think creatively, and understand complex business dynamics
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment
Ability to work both traditional and non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, holidays) as required

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in working with a publicly traded company a plus
Knowledge of Accesso and point of sale systems a plus

Responsibilities

Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
Provide status on the financial condition of View Boston by collecting, interpreting, and reporting key financial data
Review and prepare monthly financial results, forecasts, and externally required financial reports
Assist in the preparation of ad hoc financial analysis for senior management
Provide strategic advice based on analyzing trends in the operation and financial performance of View Boston
Assist senior management with analysis of information and prospective decisions based on information obtained from accounting and operating results
Assist in the design and development of internal control procedures to safeguard company assets
Design and implement cost savings solutions
Manage budget and control expenses effectively
Participate in the planning and administration of the annual budget process including detailed review of departmental budget submissions
Manage all aspects of the day-to-day accounting processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger
Daily reconciliation of cash and credit card transactions
Prepare a daily flash revenue report
Prepare weekly and monthly financial forecasts for comparison to budget
Oversee the inventory process and perform in-depth cost of goods analysis
Coordinate monthly financial statement preparation
Ensure a timely and accurate month end closing process
Analyze monthly balance sheet and P&L figures to prepare comments and expose performance trends
Build solid working relationships with business and department leaders
Have a thorough understanding of, and the ability to review contracts
Communicate results of analytical review in verbal and written presentations to the client
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.