Senior Finance Controller for Amusement Parks

Central Amusement International Inc.

Boonton (NJ)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401K Profit Share Plan
Paid Time Off

Job summary

Central Amusement International Inc. is seeking a hands-on Controller to manage accounting and finance reporting, budgets, forecasts, and internal controls.

The Controller will lead the accounting team based in Boonton, NJ and coordinate month-end closes and audits to support strategic decision-making. Based at CAI headquarters in New York City area operations, the role requires travel to Luna Park in Coney Island for information gathering and presenting financial results to management and the

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Senior Accounting Position.
  • 3+ years of Amusement Park, Entertainment or Hospitality experience with inventory and POS/Cash receipts.
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting required.
  • Proven leadership of an Accounting Team.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day management of all the accounting functions of the accounting team
  • Month-end and year-end close process management
  • Asset tracking and depreciation schedules, lease accounting compliance
  • Coaching and developing accounting team members
  • Prepare and maintain budgets and forecasts
  • Prepare and deliver monthly full financials timely
  • Implement and develop SOPs while ensuring compliance with legal, financial, and industry standards
  • Develop, document and enforce internal control procedures and processes
  • Implement cost and expense control procedures
  • Implement inventory control procedures and develop and monitor audit processes
  • Establish procurement and purchasing control procedures
  • Develop, document and maintain system data integrity procedures
  • Perform internal audits across all departments
  • Prepare monthly budget variance reports
  • Provide information to the management team in a manner that will assist in the operational decision‑making process and enable the achievement of strategic company goals
  • Prepare and file all required reports to the appropriate agencies
  • Maintain current professional knowledge through conferences and continuing education
  • Perform additional duties as needed to support the company evolving priorities

Skills

Teamwork
Integrity
Continuous improvement
Strong communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Tools

Sage 100
ERP software
Excel

Job description

Central Amusement International Inc. is seeking a hands-on Controller to manage accounting and finance reporting, budgets, forecasts, and internal controls.

The Controller will lead the accounting team based in Boonton, NJ and coordinate month-end closes and audits to support strategic decision-making. Based at CAI headquarters in New York City area operations, the role requires travel to Luna Park in Coney Island for information gathering and presenting financial results to management and the

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