We are currently seeking a full-time Finance Transformation Director responsible for leading the Finance Project Management function and overseeing the development and rollout of Finance-focused business intelligence reporting, KPIs, dashboards, and AI-enhanced forward-looking analytics. This position ensures disciplined portfolio governance, strong program execution, high-quality data, and reliable financial insights that support strategic decision-making. The role partners closely with the Technology Department to maintain a secure, scalable, and resilient data infrastructure.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Finance Project Management
- Establish, lead, and mature the Finance Project Management function, including project intake, prioritization, governance, stage-gates, and benefits realization.
- Develop strong, collaborative partnerships with Executive Leadership Team members to ensure project sponsors are fully aligned with business cases, invested in delivery, and accountable for achieving committed outcomes.
- Implement standardized methodologies and rhythms for project execution, including systematic reporting (monthly and quarterly) and RAID management (risks, actions, issues, and decisions), involving cross-functional coordination.
- Oversee development of business cases, resource plans, risk mitigation, and change management strategies for high-impact fee-based programs and revenue-generating initiatives.
- Facilitate monthly and quarterly reviews with the CFO and senior leadership, providing visibility into scope, schedule, cost, risks, and realized benefits.
Business Intelligence, Data & Insights Leadership
- Drive the strategy, roadmap, governance, and delivery of Finance-focused Business Intelligence reporting including financial KPIs, dashboards, and analytic assets used across FP&A, Accounting, and Finance leadership.
- Partner with the Technology Department to co-design and maintain Azure- and SQL-based the data infrastructure that supports high-quality Finance reporting, ensuring reliability, accessibility, and performance.
- Develop and maintain Finance semantic models, data analysis expressions, KPI definitions, and data validation routines to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with financial reporting standards.
- Deliver monthly, quarterly, and executive-level Finance dashboards supporting, forecast variance analysis, revenue, cash flow insights, , and initiative benefit realization.
- Build forward-looking analytical models, including trend-based forecasting, scenario modeling, and predictive analytics to project attendance, revenue, and other outcomes using historical patterns and operational drivers.
- Leverage AI-driven capabilities within Business Intelligence tools (e.g., predictive forecasting, anomaly detection, natural-language insights, and automated pattern recognition) to improve forecast accuracy and surface actionable insights.
- Lead Finance data governance by maintaining KPI ownership, definitions, lineage, access standards, and data quality SLAs in partnership with IT.
- Drive adoption of Finance analytics through training, documentation, dashboards standards, and self-service enablement.
- Ensure Finance and IT jointly maintain a secure, governed analytics ecosystem that protects sensitive financial information while enabling high-quality insights.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Partner closely with Financial Performance & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, Business Enterprises, Guest Operations, Education, HR, and IT to ensure alignment between initiatives, financial insights, and organizational priorities.
- Provide strategic, data-driven recommendations to the CFO and Executives.
- Cultivate a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making across the organization.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support Finance and enterprise operations.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Finance/Financial Performance & Analysis (FP&A), program/portfolio leadership, technology, data management, and/or Business Intelligence.
- 5+ years leading large-scale transformation initiatives and/or Finance Project Management functions
- Demonstrated expertise in developing Finance-focused Business Intelligence reporting, modeling, and executive dashboards
- Advanced proficiency in analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, including DAX, Power Query, semantic modeling, and performance optimization)
- Familiarity with AI-driven analytics capabilities (e.g., Microsoft Power BI and/or Azure AI).
- Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, Synapse, Fabric, SQL, Data Lakes)
- Deep understanding of financial planning, financial statements, forecasting, budgeting, and operational value drivers.
- Proven track record delivering multi-million-dollar initiatives with measurable organizational benefits.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and executive-level influence skills.
- Experience implementing Finance data governance and KPI standardization frameworks.
- Highly organized, analytical, and ability to manage complex, competing priorities.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES/WORKING CONDITIONS: - Primarily works in an office environment with frequent use of a computer, phone, and standard office equipment.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods while working at a desk.
- Frequently communicates by phone, and via electronic communication; must be able to exchange accurate information in these settings.
- May occasionally need to move about the facility to attend meetings.
- Work environment may include a mix of office settings and active operational areas, requiring adaptability and awareness of surroundings.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions while maintaining attention to detail and professionalism.
- May be required to work occasional evenings, weekends, or special events based on business needs.
