Job description

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.
Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country’s largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.
Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.
Idlewild and SoakZone is currently looking for a highly motivated individual to lead the daily operations and management of our Finance Department and support the Director of Finance for our Pittsburgh HUB. This year-round, full-time position requires open schedule availability during peak season, including extended work hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen and serve as a strong independent contributor to the overall success of the park. This role is perfect for a Finance professional with a strong knowledge of Workday who is ready for career progression or seeking growth and change.
We are currently looking for a:
Idlewild Senior Finance Manager PGH HUB
Roles & Responsibilities:
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee financial operations at the park level, including budgeting, forecasting, and account reconciliation while maximizing revenue and cost-savings opportunities
• Review Monthly P&L and General Ledger accounts for accuracy
• Supervise reconciliations and daily revenue reporting
• Manage AP processing thru Workday Financial Software
• Provide financial leadership for all departments to manage expenses
• Assist in developing annual financial plans and projections for the park
• Communicate and enforce organizational policies, procedures, and values
• Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines
• Perform routine financial analysis for all Revenue Centers
• Assist the Marketing Team on Attendance Tracking
• Oversee appropriate control of expenses, labor hours, operating costs and inventory within budgeted guidelines
• Ensure the continued operation of in-park cash-to-card kiosks
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets for park management displaying revenues and expenses for various revenue streams and expense accounts
• Maintain positive vendor relations through professional courtesy in compliance with Palace Entertainment Code of Ethics
• Responsible for training, scheduling, and managing 2 seasonal team members
• Ensure compliance with all local and state regulations and required documentation
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to address accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
• Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations and assist with monthly close processes
• Complete all financial duties relating to period end closing and end of year closing, such as reviewing Profit & Loss statements and discussing closing issues with department managers
• Maintain fixed assets’ list for the park
• Implement, conduct, and oversee internal audit procedures in all departments
• Calculate Vendor Share revenue split and payments
• Process and report revenue to the corporate office, as well as various levels of the organization, on a daily basis
• Respond to any revenue reporting discrepancies or variances
• Respond to any Corporate Finance or Internal Audit requests
• Accounts receivable and accounts payable functions including review of accounts payable, expense reports, and company credit card accounts
• Review and complete short-term and long-term projects as needed
• Contribute to maintaining a safe working environment for all employees, including attending Safety Committee meetings, adhering to company policies as well as local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Support and enforce all park operating policies and procedures
• Participate in the park’s Manager on Duty program during operating season

Skills:

• Communication – Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively with a wide range of diverse personnel
• Leadership – Inspire others to achieve results, establish credibility throughout the organization and maintain a visible leadership role in appropriate industry, community and business organizations as necessary
• Problem Solving/Analysis: Define problems, research and collect data, draw valid conclusions and execute remedial strategies in a timely manner
• Project Management: Understand and manage projects from concept to completion. Develop and achieve strategic objectives, plans and time schedules; organize and manage competing priorities, while maintaining a steadfast commitment to detail
• Executive Presence – Represent the Company well internally and externally; convey a professional and positive image of the organization and business affiliates
• Flexibility – Handle multiple priorities simultaneously; maintain a flexible work schedule to meet changing demands for multiple concurrent projects
• Initiative and Adaptability – Take initiative and execute plans to accomplish strategic objectives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Computer Proficiency – MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Education: A Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
Experience:

• Three to five years of experience in accounting
• Experience analyzing/reporting financial results recommended
• Experience in Budgeting/Forecasting
• Experience with Workday ERP is highly desirable

Team member benefits:
Why Palace Entertainment?
We truly believe that where you work matters and, as a theme park company, we like to think we know a thing or two about what makes people happy.
Palace Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Management Incentive Plan
• Comprehensive health and wellness package
• 401k Savings and Investment plan
• Free admission to Palace Parks in the continental US
• A generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase with your tenure with the company

When you join Palace Entertainment, you do more than simply advance your career. You become part of the Palace family, a group of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and deliver results.
If you’re ready to join our amazing team, please apply by clicking on the link above. You may also visit our website at www.palaceentertainment.com

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Location: PO Box C,Ligonier,PA 15658,United States of America, Ligonier, PA 15658

Location: PO Box C,Ligonier,PA 15658,United States of America, Ligonier, PA 15658

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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