Director of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting

Delaware North is hiring a Director of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting to join our team at our global headquarters in Buffalo, New York.   The Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting is responsible for the governance of Delaware North's financial reporting and accounting policies.  

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match 
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

• Govern and direct Delaware North’s chart of accounts in accordance with reporting requirements and business needs 
• Provide expert advice on technical accounting matters and interface with outside consultants to identify and address complex accounting issues 
• Direct the development of internal controls related to processes and monitor compliance with company policies related to Lease Administration 
• Ensure lender compliance reporting is timely, complete, and accurate 
• Provide direction and drive policy around technical accounting matters, including interpretation of generally accepted accounting principles and their application across the business 
• Effectively assess talent, establish standards, and build engagement throughout the financial reporting and technical accounting team 
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders to drive the successful performance of the function 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required 
• Certified Public Accountant required
• Ability to supervise staff toward timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks
• Independent problem solving and analytical abilities coupled with good troubleshooting skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely across management and staff levels and with international management and consultants
• Ability to supervise staff toward timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks
• Strong automated system skills required with ability to independently learn automated system functionality
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials and OneStream preferred
• Strong automated system skills required with ability to learn automated system functionality independently 

• Strong knowledge of accounting policies and procedures, US GAAP and ability to learn and apply Australian IFRS.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel