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Controller

Paris, France

SUMMIT Entertainment Ventures is positioned to be at the forefront of experiential entertainment, offering unique and captivating experiences worldwide. As we expand globally, we intend to redefine entertainment by creating immersive environments that take our guests on a journey of emotional and physical connections. It is our promise that we will deliver this experience everyday by making sure that we are unified in our values of Attitude, Creativity, Safety, and Professionalism.

 

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join the Finance team. In this position, you will report to and work closely with the AVP, Controller. To be a successful candidate, you should have a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial analysis skills. The candidate should also possess strong advanced Excel skills, be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to perform under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate expertise in managing finance and accounting responsibilities for a revenue-driven guest experience property.
  • Conduct skills gap analyses to determine finance and accounting needs and develop strategies to effectively implement various solutions.
  • Perform benchmark analyses of daily, weekly, and annual financial proformas.
  • Develop, maintain, and enforce a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
  • Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving departmental goals and objectives.
  • Ensure optimal management of accounts payable and receivable, expense reporting, periodic bank reconciliation, and required debt payment.
  • Maintain an orderly accounting filing system as well as a system of controls over accounting transactions.
  • Issue timely and complete financial statements.
  • Assist with any required financial reporting to SL Green finance department in preparation of the corporate annual report.
  • Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics and recommend benchmarks against which to measure performance.
  • Manage the production of annual budget and forecasting exercises, identifying opportunities to reduce expenses and optimize revenue.
  • Track budget variances and report significant discrepancies to management.
  • Provide financial analyses as needed, especially for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
  • Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors as needed.
  • Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.
  • Comply with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings.
  • Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices to understand how to maximize revenue and identify growth opportunities.
  • Prepare Joint Venture Closing Statements management will use if / when onboarding a new partner.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or related field required.
  • Minimum 10 years prior accounting, finance, or related experience required, including prior management experience.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, various video conferencing technologies, and standard accounting software.
  • Experience with real estate accounting software (e.g. Yardi) preferred.
  • Possess an in-depth knowledge of financial terms, principles, and compliance.
  • Ability to calculate complex figures, prepare budgets and forecasts, and conduct financial/business analysis and reporting.
  • Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents.
  • Strong understanding of tax codes and laws.
  • Highly organized, efficient, and detail-oriented work style.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including cross functional leadership and internal/external relationship development.
  • Proven team player with the ability to drive teams to work optimally and accurately.
  • Proven ability to prioritize workloads and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strategic, critical thinker and proactive problem solver that can assess challenges and execute steps to resolve.
  • Demonstrated experience building and managing the budget development process, including the reconciliation of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual figures.
  • A hands-on approach to leadership with an ownership mentality.
  • Must be fluent in French, English and comfortable working with senior stakeholders across a global organization.

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SUMMT Entertainment Ventures is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in who we are, what we do, and the experiences we deliver. We sincerely value diversity with regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, and all the other characteristics that make us unique.

 

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For additional questions, please email taylor.fischer@summitov.com.

 

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