VP, Finance

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Sea World San Diegotime type:
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR129152

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The VP of Finance will partner closely with Corporate and centralized teams leveraging best practices across all United Parks & Resorts Inc. locations to refine and advance strategic direction. This role is pivotal to the success of the San Diego parks, serving as a key leader in shaping financial operations and driving future growth and overall organizational performance.
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* Job Duties and Responsibilities:

** The responsibilities for the VP of Finance will include, but are not limited to:
* Develop proactive, data‑driven financial strategies and long‑range tactical plans, including B2C revenue budgets, labor and operational expense budgets, timely and accurate forecasts, and performance against targets.
* Conduct financial impact analyses for mandated cost changes—including minimum wage increases, benefit adjustments, and regulatory requirements—and develop proactive strategies to mitigate operational and labor cost impacts.
* Oversee all local financial planning, accounting, timekeeping, labor management, IT and compliance operations to ensure operational excellence
* Serve as an as member of the Park Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the achievement of both operational and financial goals.
* Develop appropriate criteria and tracking methods for revenue, labor, and expenses.
* Review labor performance daily to identify and proactively address efficiency opportunities influencing overall performance.
* Oversee financial compliance with local real estate lease and partner agreements.
* Prepare financial analysis in preparation for contract negotiations and product investment decisions.
* Mentor and challenge team members by fostering a creative, growth‑oriented environment focused on continuous improvement.
* Partner with external consultants and utility providers to assess energy usage, evaluate cost‑saving opportunities, and implement efficiency improvements aligned with operational and sustainability goals.
* Lead price value, retail positioning, offers, and communication of offers while leveraging best practices and consulting with identified pricing Subject Matter Experts for best retail position of offers to drive incremental volume and demand.
* Provide strong leadership to the on-site teams across lines of business as well as other key stakeholders to accomplish objectives.
* Execute strategic and tactical financial plans with excellence while cultivating a positive, inclusive culture centered on mentorship, development, and team growth.
* Review sales tax calculations for accuracy and ensure full compliance with California and applicable local tax laws, proactively identifying and addressing discrepancies.
* Review operating expenses to identify items eligible for capitalization under company policy, ensuring accurate classification, proper documentation, and alignment with corporate accounting standards.
* Review chargebacks regularly to identify unusual trends, discrepancies, or emerging risks, and collaborate with relevant teams to investigate and resolve issues promptly.
* Build and maintain attendance and consumer‑demand forecasts by integrating real‑time city data (e.g., tourism trends, events, school calendars, weather), market data points, and historical performance; translate insights into staffing, pricing, marketing, and inventory decisions.
* Effectively assess complex information to provide the best direction to the business in a highly visible role; monitoring metrics and feedback in a fast-paced environment, correcting and optimizing as necessary to ensure proper utilization of resources.
* Lead development of high-level…