Corporate Accounting Manager Position Available In Orange, Florida

Corporate Accounting Manager
Full-time Orlando, FL Corporate
Accounting & Finance 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! 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 professionals. Additional Information Why Westgate? Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
Paid Holidays
401K with generous company match
Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
Wellness Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance
Military Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
Pet Insurance
Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) Advancement & development opportunities
Community Involvement Programs Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.