Job Description

Start Date: Immediate

Location: Office is in Pigeon Forge, TN

About the Company

World Choice Investments is a leading live dinner attraction and family entertainment operator with ten locations and seven concepts across three highly visited family-oriented destinations (Pigeon Forge, TN; Branson, MO; and Myrtle Beach, SC). The Company’s core concepts include Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Pirates Voyage, Hatfield and McCoy, Comedy Barn as well as the Titanic Museum Attractions. The Company has a 30+ year history and has achieved impressive growth and scale given its iconic IP and strong repeat visitation metrics. They service over 3 million customers and run over 3,000 shows a year across all locations.

The Company is backed by ZMC. ZMC is a leading private equity firm comprised of experienced investors and executives who invest in and manage a diverse group of media and communications enterprises. Founded in 2001, ZMC’s investment philosophy centers on operational value creation driven by targeted investment themes, deep sector expertise, and strong partnerships with industry and operating executives. ZMC approaches its investments in collaboration with management teams and has a successful track record of actively adding value to portfolio companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining financial models, valuations and other in-depth financial and data analysis
• Complete select financial analysis at the request of the executive team, finance team, or Board on select initiatives / projects
• Help develop, implement and measure KPIs and prepare financial reporting with varying degrees of cadence as appropriate (daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly)
• Proactively identify opportunities and gaps based on monitoring of KPIs, and establish goals accordingly
• Support development of board, management and investor presentations
• Working with senior management team to perform scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Help with execution of M&A including establishing and managing the structure, process, and areas of focus for the Company’s M&A strategy
• Lead the diligence process of potential acquisition opportunities, including conducting key analysis as well as project managing the integration of successful acquisitions

Competencies / Attributes

• A team player, enthusiastic, energetic, proactive, responsive, innovative, service-driven, and effectively anticipates and prioritizes work and meets deadlines
• Takes initiative to plan, organize, and prioritize work with a strong attention to detail and the ability to receive and provide constructive feedback – holds self and others accountable to meet goals
• Takes on tough challenges and drives results with a sense of urgency, high energy, and tenacity
• Proven self-starter with entrepreneurial DNA
• Excellent process management skills and an ability to manage data/analysis with appropriate support
• Extremely strong analytical, financial modeling, and presentation skills
• Proficient in construction and maintenance of detailed 3 statement operating models
• Scrappy and inquisitive work approach with an enthusiastic willingness to “roll up your sleeves”
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Excellent listening skills and clear, confident communication, both externally and internally

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of professional experience in a highly analytical finance role. Similar or related industries in business unit finance or FP&A preferred
• Undergraduate degree in finance or economics with strong academic record
• Mastery of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

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