Senior Manager, Finance - Accounting and Reporting

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Provides strategic direction in the finance function at Universal Orlando, specifically ensuring accuracy and control of journal entries through the centralization of journal entry activities within the controllership function. This job involves partnering with business teams to transition existing journal entry processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP requirements and established internal controls. An additional aspect of the job includes serving as the liaison between the Finance Operations function and the Controllership function, as well as developing and maintaining controls around new financial systems coming online. The Senior Manager must participate in financial reviews and work cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, business, and technology teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in accounting required.
8+ Years or Equivalent Experience in accounting, finance or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
A CPA or equivalent certification is required.
Research, interpret, and implement accounting guidance related to transactions and US GAAP accounting standards.
Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
Identification and execution of process improvements.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Applicable experience in general accounting, A/P, A/R, Credit/Collections
Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to keep momentum and drive change.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability within functional and technical areas.
Consistent attendance is a job requirement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead Controllership review and assessment of company-wide journal entries and account reconciliations for enhanced compliance with accounting policies, streamlined processes, and efficiencies.
Develop, implement, and maintain controls over journal entry and reconciliation processes to ensure journal entries and reconciliations are accurate, properly supported, compliant with GAAP requirements, and aligned with established internal control standards.
Develop and maintain controls around new financial systems coming online, including supporting control design, system implementation readiness, processing documentation, testing, and coordination with Finance, Digital, Parks Technology, and business stakeholders. Support SOX compliance efforts, including documentation, testing, and remediation activities where applicable.
Serve as the liaison between Finance Operations and Controllership to support alignment on accounting treatment and ongoing process improvements.
Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.