Manager, Operational Accounting

SeaWorld is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. Were also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We're always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals to join our team.

What it takes to succeed:

This role is a dynamic and experienced leader who is able to pivot between overall business perspectives and hands-on management. You will report directly to the Director of Operational Accounting and lead the park level operations teams on questions related to accounting, process improvements or internal controls. You will be tasked with developing a standardized methodology for operations accounting to help standardize and ensure consistency among separate park locations both in processes and in control procedures. In this position, you will routinely work with varying levels of management at both the corporate office and across the Company’s parks. You will:

• Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Identify and implement best practices and process improvement opportunities related to areas of operational accounting.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of manual and computerized accounting processes, applications and systems used by the Company. Collaborate with business partners to identify and implement process improvements including solutions to help further automate the accounting close and monthly general ledger reconciliation process.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Review accounting-related park level internal controls to ensure SOX controls are being implemented consistently among park locations.
• Provide accounting responses/solutions based on U.S. GAAP
• Generate financial reporting documents
• Develop ad hoc analyses for both internal and external customers
• Leverage knowledge of our standard policies and procedures including, Blackline
• Ensure effective internal controls for timely, accurate, and efficient accounting/reporting
• Review significant contracts and provide critical input to management
• Update policies and procedures in line with evolving guidance
• Provide team training/leadership and guide the monthly accounting close
• Effectively communicate and execute performance management
• Assist other finance/accounting functions (e.g., financial reporting, tax, budgeting, etc.)
• Take on special projects as needed

What it takes to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• At least 5+ years of directly related accounting experience including 2+ years in a supervisor / management position
• CPA preferred but not required
• External audit experience preferred but not required
• Knowledge of accounting systems and applications including SAP, revenue systems and merchant portals preferred
• Experience collaborating with other business units and/or functional areas

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.