Financial Analyst at Westgate Resorts

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Capital Project Life Cycle, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Fixed Assets, Reserve Asset Database, Long-Range Plan, HOA Budget Process, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Interpersonal Skills, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Organization

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Company Description This role requires you to be already located in Central Florida and work on-site 4 days per week, with 1 day remote. Westgate Resorts is the largest privately held timeshare company in the world, with 60+ resorts in top destinations like Orlando, Las Vegas, Gatlinburg, Park City, and Myrtle Beach. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Companies to Work For, we’re committed to creating a supportive, rewarding workplace where our 9,000 Team Members can grow and thrive. Since 1982, we’ve delivered unforgettable vacations through exceptional service, innovation, and community engagement. With the recent addition of VI Resorts by Westgate, our footprint now includes the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Canada, and Mexico. Join us and be part of a team that values passion, integrity, and excellence, where your work helps create memories that last a lifetime.Our success is built on our core values of Integrity, Passion, and Work Ethic. These values guide how we support our Owners, serve our guests, and show up for one another every day. Job Description The Development Financial Analyst (DFA) supports the Development Finance Director in planning & reporting capital project spend for Westgate Resorts. The desired candidate will work collaboratively across departments acting as a key liaison between Development Project Managers, Contract Administration, Corporate Accounting and Resort Accounting. This role is critical to maintain accurate financial reporting and support budget and forecast assumptions throughout the capital project life cycle from project set-up through transfer to asset management. Month-end Balance Sheet responsibilities for this role include preparation of Developer Capital WIP and Retainage Payable reconciliations, journal entries, shared cost allocation and Capitalized Interest. Additionally, the DFA creates Developer fixed assets and generates transfers to Inventory upon project completion. The DFA also assists with update of the Reserve asset database used to support the Long-Range Plan and annual HOA budget process. The DFA provides the highest level of customer service while providing financial support for construction projects at resort locations across the organization. In a fast-paced environment with high visibility, the candidate must project a professional corporate image through interactions with partners at all levels and be able to work well under pressure. What You Will Do: Assist Manager with the monthly close process - includes preparation of journal entries (i.e. capitalized interest, reclassifications, etc), Inventory and PP&E WIP reconciliations and roll forwards. Prepare and update weekly Developer and Reserves Dashboard reporting, summarize the results and identify trends. Produce quarterly Depreciation Expense forecast and support the monthly cash flow forecast process for Developer and Reserve capital projects. Participate in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting of Developer and Reserve capital spend with related variance analysis. Act as a key point of contact for on-property accounting staff and resort operators to effectively coordinate HOA Reserve spend while providing training and support on new processes. Identify opportunities for day-to-day process improvement within Development Finance Work with Systems support team to maintain continuity during upgrades and implementations and enhance functionality within the Projects modules. Support departmental deliverables related to interim and year-end audit. Ensure adherence to departmental policies, procedures and practices. Assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management. Audit SharePoint project requests prior to setting up projects to ensure compliance with accounting policies and guidelines. Must comply with all CFI policies and procedures. Must represent Westgate Resorts in a professional manner through appearance, dress, and professional behavior at all times, as dictated in the Associate's Handbook. Must work diligently to gain knowledge and experience to execute the role to its full potential. Other duties as assigned by leadership. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. What You Will Bring: Bachelor’s Degree in finance or accounting 3+ years F&A experience Hospitality Industry experience preferred Experience in Oracle Fusion or similar ERP preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office products F&A experience with financial project management a plus Fixed Assets experience a plus Project Controller experience a plus Strong ability to develop partnerships with internal clients/others Excellent interpersonal Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to organize and prioritize work Ability to work in a team to achieve departmental and corporate goals Adaptable to a fast-paced environment Self-starter who actively seeks opportunities for process improvement 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 [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying. This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Property: 43003-WG Windhover Career Site Category: Accounting & Finance

Responsibilities

The Development Financial Analyst supports the Director in planning and reporting capital project spend, acting as a liaison between various departments to maintain accurate financial reporting throughout the capital project life cycle. Key duties include month-end balance sheet reconciliations, creating fixed assets, generating transfers, and assisting with reserve asset database updates for long-range planning.