Herschend Family Entertainment
Director of Finance
Herschend Family Entertainment, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Overview
Director of Finance for Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel, a development at Herschend Family Entertainment. The role is a pre-opening leadership position responsible for building and implementing the financial framework from the ground up, including budgeting, standard operating and compliance procedures, internal controls, and aligning financial strategy with operational goals. Responsibilities
Lead the financial transition from development to operational readiness in coordination with the construction and project management teams. Manage the Pre-Opening Critical Path process, ensuring milestones are achieved in a timely manner. Oversee the pre-opening budget, ensuring accurate tracking of pre-opening expenses and cash flow requirements. Manage all aspects of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting. Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance team focused on accuracy, transparency, and service. Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. Establish and implement all financial systems, standard operating procedures, internal controls, and reporting frameworks in alignment with HFE and industry standards. Monitor hotel performance through key metrics and KPIs, offering strategic insights and recommendations to maximize profitability. Systems administration, G/L account reconciliations, budget preparations, inventories, monthly closings, and full P&L responsibility. Collaborate with operating, procurement, HR and revenue teams to ensure vendor onboarding, payroll systems, and POS/PMS integrations are financially sound and audit ready. Coordinate the completion of all forecasts and budgets as required in collaboration with the property leadership team, providing guidance on labor, expenses and revenue targets. Ensure GAAP and USALI compliance. Partner closely with the General Manager and executive team to align financial goals with operational strategies. Analyze financial data and operations to assist and advise leadership in maintaining the hotels’ financial objectives. Assist in managing financial risk and ensuring the property is well-prepared for unexpected financial scenarios. Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate property performance, capital expenditures, labor, costing, etc. Monitor systems to ensure accuracy of data and support achievement of revenue goals. Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled according to HFE standards. Establish and continually audit internal financial controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, credit extension, inventories, payroll, and records. Direct and/or prepare all financial reports in accordance with the company’s requirements and deadlines. Ensure hotel compliance with regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, and tax obligations, and support leadership in enforcing compliance. Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Demonstrate a commitment to Herschend Family Entertainment’s Lead with Love principles. Perform Manager-on-Duty functions and shifts as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred). 7–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience in hospitality, luxury hotel, or resort settings. Strong knowledge of GAAP, hospitality accounting systems (e.g., Opera, JDE, Oracle, ProfitSword, Hotel Effectiveness), Microsoft Office, Teams and internal audit procedures. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and capital project oversight. Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity. Proven leadership, problem solving, team building, communication and organizational skills. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Opening hotel experience preferred. About Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel And Herschend
Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel is the newest hospitality venture of Herschend, the world’s largest family-owned themed attractions company. Our 12,000+ employees entertain millions of guests annually across multiple brands. Herschend emphasizes Heartspitality and Lead with Love, fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and purpose. Employment details
Job function: Finance and Sales Industry: Entertainment Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Equal opportunity employer. All individuals are treated equally and with respect. This text reflects the position as described and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.
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Director of Finance for Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel, a development at Herschend Family Entertainment. The role is a pre-opening leadership position responsible for building and implementing the financial framework from the ground up, including budgeting, standard operating and compliance procedures, internal controls, and aligning financial strategy with operational goals. Responsibilities
Lead the financial transition from development to operational readiness in coordination with the construction and project management teams. Manage the Pre-Opening Critical Path process, ensuring milestones are achieved in a timely manner. Oversee the pre-opening budget, ensuring accurate tracking of pre-opening expenses and cash flow requirements. Manage all aspects of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting. Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance team focused on accuracy, transparency, and service. Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. Establish and implement all financial systems, standard operating procedures, internal controls, and reporting frameworks in alignment with HFE and industry standards. Monitor hotel performance through key metrics and KPIs, offering strategic insights and recommendations to maximize profitability. Systems administration, G/L account reconciliations, budget preparations, inventories, monthly closings, and full P&L responsibility. Collaborate with operating, procurement, HR and revenue teams to ensure vendor onboarding, payroll systems, and POS/PMS integrations are financially sound and audit ready. Coordinate the completion of all forecasts and budgets as required in collaboration with the property leadership team, providing guidance on labor, expenses and revenue targets. Ensure GAAP and USALI compliance. Partner closely with the General Manager and executive team to align financial goals with operational strategies. Analyze financial data and operations to assist and advise leadership in maintaining the hotels’ financial objectives. Assist in managing financial risk and ensuring the property is well-prepared for unexpected financial scenarios. Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate property performance, capital expenditures, labor, costing, etc. Monitor systems to ensure accuracy of data and support achievement of revenue goals. Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled according to HFE standards. Establish and continually audit internal financial controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, credit extension, inventories, payroll, and records. Direct and/or prepare all financial reports in accordance with the company’s requirements and deadlines. Ensure hotel compliance with regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, and tax obligations, and support leadership in enforcing compliance. Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Demonstrate a commitment to Herschend Family Entertainment’s Lead with Love principles. Perform Manager-on-Duty functions and shifts as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred). 7–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience in hospitality, luxury hotel, or resort settings. Strong knowledge of GAAP, hospitality accounting systems (e.g., Opera, JDE, Oracle, ProfitSword, Hotel Effectiveness), Microsoft Office, Teams and internal audit procedures. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and capital project oversight. Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity. Proven leadership, problem solving, team building, communication and organizational skills. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Opening hotel experience preferred. About Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel And Herschend
Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel is the newest hospitality venture of Herschend, the world’s largest family-owned themed attractions company. Our 12,000+ employees entertain millions of guests annually across multiple brands. Herschend emphasizes Heartspitality and Lead with Love, fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and purpose. Employment details
Job function: Finance and Sales Industry: Entertainment Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Equal opportunity employer. All individuals are treated equally and with respect. This text reflects the position as described and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.
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