THE ROLE:
The Finance Manager Special Projects role is responsible for overseeing accounting and financial operations at new venues in a large entertainment client for their LATAM market and other financial reporting projects as assigned.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
- Work with Latin America Senior Vice President Group Reporting and Business Units to manage and control the annual budget
- Develop and maintain detailed CapEx financial models for each project, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and actionable insights for management decision-making.
- Review monthly forecast to ensure accurate timing, risk assessment and alignment with division objectives
- Prepare variance analysis on capital investment projects to identify key deviations and underlying drivers
- Oversee lease accounting ensuring budgets and forecasts accurately reflect contractual terms and accounting treatment
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the key business drivers of the division and learn to forecast each line of business
- Prepare and analyze key metrics for corporate reporting requirements
- Work with team to identify process improvement opportunities and lead implementation
- Act as team lead for process mapping of new system implementations
- Prepare ad-hoc analysis for Executive management
- Other duties and special projects as assigned by SVP
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, MBA is a plus
- 7+ years in Accounting or Finance
- 2-3 years of work experience in managing capex or asset as part of finance portfolio
- Bilingual in English/Spanish/ Portuguese is a required
- Strong analytical skills and financial acumen including experience building financial models and reports, working with data, managing forecasting and budgeting processes
- Knowledge of Finance/Accounting/GAAP principles and strong business acumen required
- Latin America experience a plus
- Superior problem-solving and analytical skills with solutions-oriented approach
- Presents numerical data effectively and can read and interpret written information
- Well-organized, self-driven and directed team player with eagerness to grow
- Experience leading projects with demonstrated ability to produce results within timelines
- Effectively manages and motivates team members in rapidly evolving, fast-paced culture
- Experience with Oracle, SAP or other large automated accounting system required
- Strong knowledge of MS Office and advanced skills in Excel required
- Handles confidential and sensitive information and records with a high degree of discretion, diligence and good judgment
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills; listens effectively, transmits information accurately, and actively seeks feedback
Compensation
$125,000