THE ST. JAMES Director of Finance & Accounting Salary in the United States

The St. James is seeking looking for a Director of Finance & Accounting to join its Finance & Accounting team at its flagship location in Springfield, Virginia.  

The St. James is the premier sports, wellness and active entertainment destination brand in the country, with a mission to maximize human potential by designing, developing and operating sports, wellness and entertainment destinations that engage, inspire and empower people to pursue their passions and be their best at play, at work and in life.  Our flagship development in Springfield, Virginia features a premium health club, celebrity chef-inspired restaurant, premium medi-spa, 20,000 sq. ft. active entertainment center, as well as an indoor field house with FIFA-sized field, two NHL-regulation sized ice rinks, 52-meter Olympic competition pool and much, much more.  The St. James allows the whole family to pursue their passions in 30+ sports.   

The Director of Finance & Accounting is primarily responsible for developing, modeling and implementing the short and long term business and financial strategy for The St. James in order to meet or exceed financial and operational performance. The position will report directly to the CFO and will provide critical input on strategic, financial and operational direction. This position will drive and champion process improvement efforts to support the profitable growth of the business. 

Responsibilities: 

• Leading and directing all financial forecasting; including the periodic budgeting and forecasting processes inclusive of yearly budgeting, seasonal and monthly forecasting. 

• Evaluating results within business units to determine if financial objectives are being met. 

• Developing financial strategies, financial performance metrics, as well as financial control systems to mitigate risk. 

• Understanding all profitability components (e.g., units, proprietary brands, ecommerce). 

• Managing the capital expenditure process from analysis of requests, approval of spending, and tracking results. 

• Supporting the CFO on long term financial strategy. 

• Identifying reporting needs and overseeing the development and deployment of periodic and ad hoc reporting. 

• Ensuring highest level of compliance, quality and ethics. 

Qualifications: 

• MBA or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting 

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience including FP&A experience  

• Ability to develop relationships across senior leadership team in order to gain trust and influence decision making 

• Ability to lead with integrity and serve as an effective change agent 

• Knowledge of accounting, financial, inventory, and payroll systems required 

• Strong strategic / budget development, planning, and analytical ability 

• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 

• Demonstrated success in process improvement and technology implementations in financial and accounting functions 

• Multi-store retail, ecommerce, and consumer goods experience preferred 

• Ability to interpret, communicate and present financial information in a clear and concise manner 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  

For more information, please visit our website: www.thestjames.com  

The St. James is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome qualified applicants from a variety of backgrounds inclusive of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.