Financial Analyst

Westgate Resorts • Orlando, FL

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Financial Analyst (DFA) supports the Development Finance Director in planning & reporting capital project spend for Westgate Resorts. The desired candidate will work collaboratively across departments acting as a key liaison between Development Project Managers, Contract Administration, Corporate Accounting and Resort Accounting. This role is critical to maintain accurate financial reporting and support budget and forecast assumptions throughout the capital project life cycle from project set-up through transfer to asset management.
Month-end Balance Sheet responsibilities for this role include preparation of Developer Capital WIP and Retainage Payable reconciliations, journal entries, shared cost allocation and Capitalized Interest. Additionally, the DFA creates Developer fixed assets and generates transfers to Inventory upon project completion. The DFA also assists with update of the Reserve asset database used to support the Long-Range Plan and annual HOA budget process.
The DFA provides the highest level of customer service while providing financial support for construction projects at resort locations across the organization. In a fast-paced environment with high visibility, the candidate must project a professional corporate image through interactions with partners at all levels and be able to work well under pressure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance or accounting
• 3+ years F&A experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Strong ability to develop partnerships with internal clients/others
• Excellent interpersonal
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to work in a team to achieve departmental and corporate goals
• Adaptable to a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter who actively seeks opportunities for process improvement

Nice To Haves

• Hospitality Industry experience preferred
• Experience in Oracle Fusion or similar ERP preferred
• F&A experience with financial project management a plus
• Fixed Assets experience a plus
• Project Controller experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist Manager with the monthly close process - includes preparation of journal entries (i.e. capitalized interest, reclassifications, etc), Inventory and PP&E WIP reconciliations and roll forwards.
• Prepare and update weekly Developer and Reserves Dashboard reporting, summarize the results and identify trends.
• Produce quarterly Depreciation Expense forecast and support the monthly cash flow forecast process for Developer and Reserve capital projects.
• Participate in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting of Developer and Reserve capital spend with related variance analysis.
• Act as a key point of contact for on-property accounting staff and resort operators to effectively coordinate HOA Reserve spend while providing training and support on new processes.
• Identify opportunities for day-to-day process improvement within Development Finance
• Work with Systems support team to maintain continuity during upgrades and implementations and enhance functionality within the Projects modules.
• Support departmental deliverables related to interim and year-end audit.
• Ensure adherence to departmental policies, procedures and practices.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management.
• Audit SharePoint project requests prior to setting up projects to ensure compliance with accounting policies and guidelines.
• Must comply with all CFI policies and procedures.
• Must represent Westgate Resorts in a professional manner through appearance, dress, and professional behavior at all times, as dictated in the Associate's Handbook.
• Must work diligently to gain knowledge and experience to execute the role to its full potential.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level