Manager, Finance - Universal Kids Resort

Universal Orlando • Frisco, TX

9d

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Leads the financial function in support of the Universal Kids Resort business, including strategic direction, driving key financial impacts, and supporting business leaders in optimizing financial results. Oversees budget tracking, monthly forecasting, financial reporting, vendor payment management, external audit process, and general financial support. Leads financial reviews with operating partners and executive leadership. Ensures the accuracy of financial results (accounting function) and financial reporting submissions to Universal Destinations & Experiences Finance (for UKR) and NBCUniversal and Comcast (for UDX) (reporting function). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Partners with Universal Kids Resort leadership to lead tracking and forecasting of monthly operating revenue and cost in conjunction with the annual operating plan. Validates and submits regular updates to the annual operating plan with the corporate financial planning deliverables due to the New Ventures Corporate Finance team. Leverages learnings from new business model to accurately forecast and support business needs. Provides ad hoc analytics in support of business needs including but not limited to revenue performance analysis, labor/cost efficiencies, and strategic insights to drive business growth. Executes month-end financial close processes including reviewing and approving various journal entries, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment, preparing and reviewing reports at various levels of the business for actuals, documenting variance explanations and reviewing balance sheet account reconciliations. Manages direct reports by providing leadership, coaching, mentoring, career development, and performance management. Facilitates collaboration, communication, and cohesiveness across the team. Oversees vendor setup and invoice payment management to ensure vendor relationships are maintained and optimized to meet operational business needs. Documents applicable policies and procedures and supports the maintenance of department SOPs. Responsible for adherence and interaction with applicable regulatory agencies and requirements. Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities. Perform other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Supervises an Exempt team ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of forecasting, analytical thinking, and budgeting.
• Advanced Excel skills, strong planning and scheduling, and financial planning.
• Proficient knowledge of accounting principles and concepts.
• Ability to communicate clearly and present financial recommendations to an executive level.
• Must possess an entrepreneurial focus, collaboration, and proactive mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• 5+ years of Finance or Accounting experience is required, 3+ years of supervisory experience is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• CPA (Financial Reporting, IA, or Tax) preferred.
• Master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partners with Universal Kids Resort leadership to lead tracking and forecasting of monthly operating revenue and cost in conjunction with the annual operating plan.
• Validates and submits regular updates to the annual operating plan with the corporate financial planning deliverables due to the New Ventures Corporate Finance team.
• Leverages learnings from new business model to accurately forecast and support business needs.
• Provides ad hoc analytics in support of business needs including but not limited to revenue performance analysis, labor/cost efficiencies, and strategic insights to drive business growth.
• Executes month-end financial close processes including reviewing and approving various journal entries, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment, preparing and reviewing reports at various levels of the business for actuals, documenting variance explanations and reviewing balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Manages direct reports by providing leadership, coaching, mentoring, career development, and performance management.
• Facilitates collaboration, communication, and cohesiveness across the team.
• Oversees vendor setup and invoice payment management to ensure vendor relationships are maintained and optimized to meet operational business needs.
• Documents applicable policies and procedures and supports the maintenance of department SOPs.
• Responsible for adherence and interaction with applicable regulatory agencies and requirements.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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