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    Regional Director of Finance, Western Region - Chicago, United States - Great Wolf Lodge

    Great Wolf Lodge
    Great Wolf Lodge Chicago, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Job Summary:


    At Great Wolf the Regional Director of Finance is responsible for the financial strategy, policies, controls, and systems, designing these to maximize the return and profitability for the region as well as leading and managing the region's Directors of Finance.

    This role reports to the Senior Vice President, Finance.

    Essential Responsibilities:
    Strategic Influence & Business Partnering


    Coach and guide the Lodge Director of Finance regarding revenue generation and property expense management through business performance management by reviewing labor models, operating expenses and revenues.


    Lead, in partnership with Lodge Director of Finance, the regular cadence of performance management updates and discussions with Regional VPs and corporate finance.

    Partner with property General Managers and Regional Vice Presidents of Operations to build and deliver strategic and financial plans.

    Partner with Rooms and Aquatics lines of business to lead and support company projects and leading strategic initiatives.

    Ensure operational and financial processes are standard and consistent across all lodges in the region.


    Coordinate, analyze and report operational and financial performance to Regional and Corporate Management (financial performance, projections and other special projects as required).

    Support efforts to identify, monitor and, where appropriate, mitigate areas of financial risk.

    Update and implement lodge specific financial policies and procedures.

    Financial Planning & Analysis


    Direct and administer all financial operations of the region resorts to include, but not limited to asset protection, financial reporting, systems management, budget and forecasting, region management and meeting facilitation and participation.


    Assist with coordination and review of monthly profit and loss statements with Directors of Finance, RVPs, GMs and SVP Finance.


    Coordinate with shared services center and third-party service providers (outsourcing provider, auditors, state and local tax authorities) to ensure all necessary information is compiled, reviewed, and approved.

    Delivery of financial performance through improvement and growth of working capital and EBITDA.

    Lead, in partnership with region and corporate leadership team, the annual and long term operating and capital investment plans.

    Operational & Financial Controls


    Ensure financial, cash, operational and fraud controls framework is in place, and has a regular cadence of compliance monitoring of internal controls that identifies gaps and puts in place remediation.


    Recommend and improve internal control policies over revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities of the resorts (customer billing, paycheck distribution, cash machine management, and contract review and compliance, etc.).

    Other Tasks


    Plan and administer financial training and/or development programs within the region, which will provide for well-trained Lodge Directors of Finance, General Managers and Department Directors.

    Provide coverage for Lodge Director of Finance as necessary.

    Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

    Lead the capex reporting process, including forecasting, budgeting and reporting of actuals to leadership and owners


    Partner with the Financial Shared Service Center to ensure accuracy of financial statements, and adherence to Accounting policies and procedures.

    Qualifications & Skills

    Bachelor's Degree in Finance, or related field

    Minimum of 7 years of experience in a finance environment

    Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Excel with demonstrated ability to perform analysis and modeling

    Prior experience with Microsoft Office Suite and other financial systems


    Ability to travel up to 50% of time, focused on property visits within the Western Region and occasionally to the Chicago Corporate Office.

    Desired Qualifications & Traits

    CPA and/ or MBA

    Minimum of 5 years' experience in theme park or hotel industry

    Multi-property or location financial management experience

    Previous experience with Coupa, Tableau, OneSream and/or Sun Accounting system

    Strong problem solving and organizational skills

    Attention to detail

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