FPA Director
NeueHouse, United States
Job Description
NeueHouse is a work and social club where creatives and thought-leaders gather and connect. Our community of members aligns in their ambition to live a creative life, supported by an elevated experience bringing work and social together through iconic buildings, timeless design, thought-provoking cultural programming, and gracious hospitality. NeueHouse: Home of the New.
Our Properties
NeueHouse currently operates across three different, but equally iconic properties in New York City and Los Angeles:
- OurMadison Square (MSQ) House is situated in New York’s iconic Flatiron District, was previously home for Tepper Galleries, a well-known Manhattan auction house for international artists and collectors in the 1930s and neighbors the 69th Regiment Armory where the first International Exhibition of Modern Art was held.
- OurHollywood House (HWD), which sits on Sunset Boulevard, is one of LA’s most celebrated buildings and occupies the original CBS Studio (the world’s first structure built intentionally for broadcast). Here genre- defining artists from Orson Wells and Lucille Ball, to Janis Joplin, the Beach Boys, and Bob Dylan built their legacy.
- OurVenice Beach House (VB)was once the creative home to some of the most influential creative luminaries in art and entertainment including Hal Ashby, Oliver Stone, and David Hockney, NeueHouse Venice Beach is a new work, social, and cultural hub for the Venice creative community.
The Role
The FPamp;A Director (Financial Planning and Analysis Director) is responsible for overseeing the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions of the company. They will play a critical role in strategic decision-making and optimizing financial performance by providing accurate and timely financial information, analysis, and insights to senior management and key stakeholders. This role requires an individual who is hands on and is able to both create and execute to accomplish objectives.This role will focus on analyzing and reporting results to management and developing the models/tools necessary to meet deadlines and provide information in a manner that is clear and usable.
Requirements
- Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of financial planning processes, including annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, to support the company's strategic objectives.
- Partner with operational teams to analyze and control costs across all areas of the business, identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and revenue enhancement.
- Collaborate with revenue-generating departments, including membership, food and beverage, and events, to analyze pricing strategies, revenue drivers, and profitability metrics, optimizing revenue generation and yield management.
- Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management, board of directors, and external stakeholders, highlighting key performance indicators and financial metrics.
- Develop rolling forecasts and variance analyses to track actual performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances and drivers of performance discrepancies, and recommending corrective actions as needed.
- Develop both short-term and long-term cash flow model to assess capital requirements.
- Maintain investor debt/equity and capitalization tables.
- Work with construction team to develop and monitor amount and timing of construction spend.
- Build and maintain financial models to support scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and strategic planning initiatives, providing decision support for business initiatives and investment opportunities.
- Participate in strategic planning initiatives.
- Assist finance team with financial reporting requirements.
- Support ad-hoc financial projects and initiatives as needed.
We are looking to connect with candidates who bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or related field.
- MBA, CPA, or CFA qualifications preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably within the hospitality industry.
- Proven track record of success in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis, preferably within a hospitality environment.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to drive business performance.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial concepts and recommendations to non-financial stakeholders.
- Advanced