Corporate Accounting Manager

Company Description

Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!

*Must be local to Central Florida already*

Job Description

As a leader of the accounting team, the Corporate Accounting Manager will closely monitor the company’s financial health and performance.  Individual is responsible for preparing and analyzing GAAP and management financial statements, leading the month-end close process, and guiding a team of accountants and senior accountants.  The Corporate Accounting Manager will collaborate cross-functionally with teams including FP&A, Resort Operations, and executive leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst who can produce clear, data-driven financial reports for senior leadership and help streamline and enhance the overall reporting process.

Additionally, the person must possess and adhere to the following core company values:

• Integrity
• Passion
• Work Ethic

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Controller in all aspects of accounting, both GAAP and Management
• Responsible for preparing accurate financial statements, both GAAP and MGMT, processing month end close, balance sheet reconciliation
• Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior leaders by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
• Audit transactions to approve ledger entries
• Prepare and analyze complex GAAP entries
• Assist with the annual audit
• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining financial controls and guidelines
• Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization
• Partner with various stakeholders within the organization to ensure proper financial reporting
• Leads and directs the work of the corporate accounting team

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years with a proven track record in handling complex accounting scenarios.
• Experience in timeshare, real estate, or hospitality environments.
• Minimum of 5+ years management experience with proven experience in leading, coaching and developing a team.
• Experience working with large datasets, financial reporting systems (e.g., SmartView), and manual processes requiring accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong background in preparing, analyzing, and consolidating monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP financial statements.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• CPA certification highly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data validation) required
• Experience working with Oracle ERP, MR Data, or similar large-scale accounting systems preferred

Skills & Knowledge:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable of identifying trends and root causes in financial data
• Strong understanding of complex accounting principles and GAAP compliance
• Handles pressure well, especially during the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP financial statements
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, data manipulation, cross-sheet analysis) and  accounting software
• Proficient in Smartview financial reporting software, a big plus or similar software
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic, high-volume environment
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and a continuous improvement mindset

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Individual will be responsible for managing a team between 4 and 8 exempt accounting profe