[Hiring] Controller @Original X Productions

Role Description

Original X Productions is seeking a Controller to join our fast-growing location-based experience company. As a leader of the company, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing the financial aspects of the business to drive the company’s growth and profitability.

• Financial Enterprise Oversight: Ensure proper and timely accounting of the business and provide reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Financial Planning and Analysis:
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of financial models, annual forecasts, and operating budgets to support business decision-making.
  • Monitor performance, identify variances, and provide recommendations to achieve financial targets.
• Financial Operations:
  • Oversee day-to-day financial activities, including AP, AR, payroll, invoicing, royalties, taxes, expense management, etc.
  • Implement robust financial controls and ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures.
  • Support cross-functional teams to identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Reporting and Performance Management:
  • Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate audits and present financial reports to key stakeholders.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to develop and manage operational budgets, forecasting, and performance on revenue-generating opportunities.
• Project Cash Flow Management:
  • Oversee and manage capital expenditure budgets for new location-based experiences under construction.
  • Coordinate with production and creative teams to organize vendors, payment timelines, and budget reconciliations.
• Process Optimization and Efficiency:
  • Evaluate existing processes and systems, implement automation, and leverage resources to drive operational excellence.
  • Implement best practices and standard operating procedures to ensure consistent and high-value operations.
• Business Operations:
  • Support financial aspects of business operations; finding opportunities to refine processes and optimize business functions.
  • Work closely with the operations team to align, establish, and achieve goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• CPA certification is encouraged but not a requirement
• Proven experience in a senior finance role in a live entertainment, hospitality, or tourism-focused business; location-based entertainment industry experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency in accounting, reporting, and financial modeling
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools; Sage Intacct and Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• Experience with audits preferred
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to drive results, coach team with continuous improvement mindset, and convey complex financial information to various stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Adept at planning, prioritizing, organizing, and following through
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented to enable business operations to fully integrate with Experiences and supporting teams

Company Description

Original X Productions are the operators of premiere worldwide location-based entertainment experiences including The FRIENDS™ Experience and Hershey Super Sweet Adventure. Our team are guest experience focused storytellers who are passionate, strive for excellence, committed to safety, and value fun in everything they do.