Financial Analyst; Orlando, FL

JOB SUMMARY

The Financial Analyst assists the Market Director of Finance, Field Operations (MDOF) or Director of Finance, Field Operations (DOF) by providing leadership, guidance and support with financial compliance and adherence of the management agreement with the nonprofit property owners’ association and the financial and accounting analysis of the on-site ancillary business operations. As a business advisor, the position provides the financial expertise to enable the successful implementation of the annual budgeted goals and delivery of desirable financial results.

Perform various financial modeling and analytical requests, and maintain strong internal controls environment, including the compliance to company standards, policies, and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements. Ensuring proper controls are in place to mitigate risks for the organization. Core work activities include, but not limited to business partnering with various stakeholders to meet financial objectives, financial statement review and analysis, and compliance of accounting controls.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred, or related major; 0-2 years related work experience in finance and accounting; or,
• High School Diploma/GED and equivalent work experience

• Supports day to day operations and department objectives including but not limited to, verifying compliance with the Cash Handling policy and Compliance Standards, conducting initial research to assist internal customers and escalates to corporate F&A Leaders as appropriate, identifying and anticipating future business needs, and implementing new processes.
• Review and analyze financial statements in accordance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Research and document variances from actual results compared to budget and previous forecast.
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are supported by appropriate documentation.
• Ensure tax rates used for sales and use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued.
• Conduct property level self-assessments and assist with internal, tax, and regulatory audits. Assist the DOF or MDOF with completing action plans to rectify deficiencies.
• Provide analytical support during budget reviews and capital planning to identify cost savings and productivity opportunities.
• Assist with cash flow and profit forecasts that facilitate timely adjustments to the business by on-site leaders.
• Prepare data, information, and clear, concise variance explanations demonstrating a thorough understanding of the financial statements to corporate F&A leaders including but not limited to, external audits for annual property owners’ association, SOX testing, and Board related materials.
• Effectively present information and respond to inquiries from various key stakeholders.

• Utilize effective relationship building skills with a broad range of business partners to gain trust, positively impact decision outcomes, and mitigate risk to the organization. Stakeholders include on-site leaders and associates, corporate and regional F&A executives, corporate and regional Resort Operations executives, internal and external auditors, corporate tax, corporate Accounting Shared Services Group, property owners’ association Board of Directors, and third-party vendors.
• Provide financial expertise, analysis and insights that enable our stakeholders to make timely and informed business decisions, optimize business value, and manage financial risk.
• Champion, drive, and embed finance principles in the Business Unit and ensure its inclusion in the business planning process.
• Create a positive work environment with collaborative relationships that encourages others and celebrates successes.
• Provide hands-on, real time, financial analysis expertise to Resort Operations on-site leaders and other key stakeholders.
• Assist with training non-financial Resort Operations on-site leaders as appropriate in order to enhance business understanding.
• Perform reasonable requests as assigned.

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