VP Accounting Shared Services presso The Clubs of Kingwood

Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry where people help drive the success of the business? Since its inception in 1957, Invited has operated with the central purpose of building relationships and enriching the lives of our members, guests and more than 13,000 employees. We are the largest owner and operator of private clubs nationwide, with 130+ country clubs, city clubs, and athletic clubs. Our Clubs offer first-class amenities, including championship golf courses, modern workspaces, handcrafted cuisine, resort-style pools, state-of-the-art racquet facilities, fitness centers, and much more. Come be a part of this incredible and inclusive team at Invited! 

Job Summary:

The VP, Shared Services is a critical role within the Invited Accounting team focused on providing vision, direction, and leadership to the Accounting Shared Services organization.  They will assess, refine, and lead the execution of best-in-class business processes that are reliable, robust, and systematic, delivering positive outcomes which promote business continuity and operational excellence.  They will have a consistent focus on providing thought leadership while driving technical solutions implementation and process improvement initiatives across the Accounting organization.  Additionally, they will be a key leader which will shape the future of the Shared Services and greater Accounting organization, which includes evaluation of the scope of the Shared Services team to align it with industry best practices.  Given the crucial role Shared Services plays in supporting Invited’s operations, this position will be a key source of collaboration, service, and innovation to support business operations and objectives.

Day-to-Day:

• Develop, lead, and monitor centers of excellence for the Accounting organization, which includes accounts receivable and member billing, accounts payable (club and corporate), escheatment, compliance, and future areas of responsibility.
• Evaluate current organization and provide a roadmap that details the ideal future Shared Services function, which includes integration of additional functional areas and expertise in line with industry best practices.  Subsequently, work with Accounting team leadership to execute this vision.
• Strong leadership/mentorship of team, consistently focused on training and development.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and other Invited teams to develop and implement policies and procedures that support the Company's strategic goals and operational objectives; continually lead and support ongoing projects and initiatives to achieve these goals.
• Lead with a continuous improvement mindset, focused on leveraging all available tools and technology to encourage greater speed of execution, efficiency of operations, and improved analysis.      Continually identify opportunities to streamline processes and to improve service quality.
• Establish, monitor, and report on performance to agreed-upon service levels with organizational stakeholders. Establish tools and dashboards utilizing key performance indicators to monitor and manage team performance against relevant metrics to achieve and maintain these service levels. 
• Actively engage in developing the team’s professional competencies to promote awareness of developments to accounting regulations and standards, process improvement tools, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain a project tracker for Shared Services and the greater Accounting organization to assist in establishing, ranking, and prioritizing projects that lead to productivity improvements and enhanced controls.

About You: 

 A minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience in a shared services or controllership environment, focused on high volume transactions, close processes, and controls.  Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field; advanced degree in the field is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of accounting systems, preferably Oracle GL, Oracle AP, and Hyperion platforms
• Track record of experience working with technology and tools to innovate and modernize systems and processes (i.e., Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Ability and enthusiasm to organize and manage multifaceted projects across various information systems, processes, and departments
• Ability to appropriately delegate project tasks and responsibilities to team members and monitor project progress against established schedules and timelines
• A bias for action; aptitude to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Possession of intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous innovation, with a solutions-first, analytical, innovative, critical thinking mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the team as well as across the organization, with a highly collaborative mindset
• A high degree of integrity and accountability
• A collaborator with a relentless focus on service to both internal and external customers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex processes and initiatives with all levels and teams throughout the organization
• Highly organized and able to successfully prioritize multiple initiatives 
• Initiative-taking and results-driven
• Experience in a complex, de-centralized transactions environment, preferably with a multi-unit/multi-location setup
• Active CPA or relevant professional certifications in accounting/project management preferred

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Invited is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The job posting outlines the general requirements for this position and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Additional duties not mentioned here may be assigned as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the Club.

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