Job Type
Full-time
Description
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's short-term and long-term objectives. Collaborate with senior management to forecast financial outcomes and guide business decisions.
- Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and variance analysis. Provide insights to senior leadership on financial performance and trends.
- Collaborate with senior leadership on the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting. Work closely with department heads to ensure accurate budgeting and effective resource allocation.
- Identify financial risks, including market, credit, and operational risks. Work with senior leadership to develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure financial compliance.
- Manage the company's capital structure, including debt and equity financing. Evaluate and recommend strategies for optimizing the balance sheet, capital allocation, and funding options.
- Support financial due diligence, valuation, and integration activities for potential mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
- Lead and develop a high-performing finance team. Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to finance professionals.
- Act as a financial advisor to the CEO and other senior executives. Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and investors.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and corporate governance requirements. Oversee internal controls and audit processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in corporate finance, financial planning & analysis, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
- Proven experience in financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a finance team.
- Experience with mergers & acquisitions and capital markets.
- Experience in hospitality is a plus.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance, financial regulations, and compliance requirements.