Dutch Wonderland Accounting Manager

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.

The Accounting Manager provides business line and executive management with financial reporting and analysis that are used for strategic and tactical decision making.

Works with various senior levels of management to develop, interpret and implement financial and accounting concepts or techniques related to strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting to drive business results.

Responsible for data collection, business analysis, developing tactical and strategic insight, and delivering recommendations to management.

We are currently looking for a :

Dutch Wonderland Accounting Manager

Roles & Responsibilities :

Roles & Responsibilities

• Works with senior management and business units to determine strategic objectives and identify opportunities to meet these goals.
• Prepares financial and business-related analysis and research in such areas as financial and expense performance, rate of return, depreciation, working capital, and investments.
• Coordinates and approves the monthly financial review package to management, including commenting on variances to plan, forecast and prior year.
• Analyzes financial and operational data, draws conclusions and presents recommendations on decisions and actions.
• Analyzes and reports on key drivers of business and company performance, including monthly and quarterly results and variance analysis.
• Performs sensitivity, scenario and what-if analysis, as well as analyzes the financial impact of changes in business and new business opportunities / acquisitions.
• Provides high level performance "dashboard" quality reports to senior management or executive team.
• Leads the preparation of annual budgets, operating plans, and forecasts in consultation with the Business Leader(s).
• Partners with senior and executive management on ad hoc analyses, special projects and Board of Director meeting preparation.
• Researches, analyzes and synthesizes data from multiple sources into business information as directed and by self-identification of business information needs.
• Coordinates and facilitates the annual strategic planning process.
• Prepares consolidated forecasts and budgets, and analyzes trends in revenue, expense, capital expenditures and other related areas.
• Maintains and coordinates group completion of financial review templates and meetings.
• Carries out performance analysis and reporting.

Requirements

Education :

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Detail oriented; strong business analytical skills
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• The ability to thrive in ambiguous situations and team environments
• Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis roles
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly move from diagnosis to solutions
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and in a group environment
• Energetic, probing and possessing sound business acumen
Languages :
• Spanish
• Spanish
• English at a proficiency level

Experience :

3+ years relevant experience in Finance / Accounting functions requiring business / financial analysis

Team member benefits :

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

Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!

Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!