Accounting Manager

About Us:

Hornblower's passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25 plus brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you're an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

About the Opportunity:

The Accounting Manager assists in overseeing the month-end close and reporting process, account reconciliations, and sales, property & use tax filings. They ensure the completeness and accuracy of the company financial statements and other reporting. A successful Accounting Manager will build strong relationships with business leaders, peers, and direct reports. It is crucial for this individual to be efficient and accurate in the execution of assigned duties. This role requires collaboration and independent work. We are looking for a confident leader who supports others, and someone who is always eager to learn. This position reports to the City Cruises US Controller.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage, develop, and mentor the senior and staff accountants
• Leads the month-end close process. Prepare more complex journal entries and manage month-end deadlines.
• Prepare financial analyses as needed to evaluate results and explain account fluctuations.
• Responsible for timely review of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Responsible for accurate and timely filing of all sales, amusement, property and use tax returns
• Assists with Treasury management and bank Positive Pay cash controls
• Identifies and implements process improvements to drive efficiency and reduce risk
• Communicates frequently with city operations to understand business needs, identify new transactions, and explain financial results.
• Assists with various projects to implement system enhancements, assist operations, and improve internal processes
• Assists with year-end financial audit and any state tax audits.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with direct reports and Controller.
• Develops, implements, and maintains accounting policies and procedures to ensure there is a strong system of internal controls.
• Performs other ad hoc accounting duties or projects as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience preferred
• CPA is preferred
• Experience leading and managing accounting teams
• Self-starter and able to work independently with minimal direction
• Work in an organized manner with high attention to detail
• Consistently meet tight deadlines
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form
• Manage multiple priorities/tasks
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Strong Excel skills and experience with the Microsoft suite
• Experience with Great Plains is a plus

The RESPECT Service System embodies Hornblower's mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.