Senior Financial Analyst

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Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are! 

We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration.  Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.  

We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of: 

• Collaborative Creativity: We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.

• Provocative Playfulness:  We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.

• Outsiders Welcome: We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.

• Authentic Compassion: We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.

• Audacious Courage: We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.

If this all sounds like YOU, read on….

Job Description:

Job Disclosures:

Location: 

On-site (Santa Fe, NM) or Remote, providing the candidate resides in one of the following markets: Santa Fe, NM; Denver, CO; Las Vegas, NV; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; New York, NY; or Los Angeles, CA

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $88,870 to $132,860.  Compensation is based on location and experience.  

Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications for this position is July 5, 2025. Meow Wolf reserves the right to extend this deadline if needed.

Job Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst will actively participate in supporting the financial analysis and performance of existing and future Meow Wolf sites. This role will work closely with external/ internal partners in the development and communication of forecasts. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Help to develop and monitor the annual budget and forecasting process: 

• Support assigned business partners with process & logistics of budgeting

• Ensure all budgets are accurate, comprehensive, and completed on time

• Drive efforts to improve results: Work closely with Operations to improve financial performance. Identify, estimate, and prioritize opportunities.

• Driver identification: Identify, analyze, and forecast drivers of both revenue and costs

• Trend analysis: Analyze, report, and incorporate trend analysis into forecasts. Includes financial (revenue, costs) and non-financial (visitors, capacity, occupancy) trends.

• Communication of results versus plan: Communicate variances from plan to Department, Division and Company leadership (including C-Suite). Work closely with Department leaders to understand and hold accountable for variances from plan.

• Identify, manage, and monitor risks: Identify, manage, and monitor risk of achieving forecasts/budgets. Proactively communicate risk to Senior Leaders and potential mitigation opportunities. 

• Support Business Development opportunities - create models to estimate the financial viability of future sites and assist in understanding the financial impact of various terms during initial negotiations.

• Provide financial analysis in support of the financing, acquisition, and or/leasing of future sites/properties.

• Hypothesis testing: Perform high level hypothesis/scenario testing related to operating assumptions and its impact to expected financial performance.

• Financial and global insights: Understand and communicate company-wide financial needs/insights to Department/Division leaders who do not have full financial visibility.

• Business case development: Lead efforts to estimate the financial impact of business cases (i.e. online ticketing, peak pricing) including sensitivity analysis of key assumptions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance related fields (finance, business, accounting, economics, statistic); Master’s Degree a plus.

• At least three years of related experience - exceptions can be made if the candidate has a graduate degree.

• Very strong Microsoft Excel skills and advanced financial modeling experience

• Previous experience using database analysis tools (Access, SQL, Tableau, Domo etc.)

• Ability to move forward without all the information. We will never have all the information we would like to have - this role needs to be comfortable developing and defending assumptions.

• Technical skills to acquire, clean, analyze and present data that provides insights to partners. At a minimum, the candidate should have very strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience in database analysis/visualization tools (Access, SQL, Tableau, etc.)

• Be a passionate team player and treat others with respect. Success is only possible through true partnership within the Finance organization and with other Departments. This role requires the individual to be able to communicate effectively and to build trust across the entire organization.

• Previous experience in working in theme parks, hospitality, hotels, commercial real estate or construction

• Previous experience in Workday/Adaptive Planning or similar financial planning tool.

• Proficiency in Dynamics Business Central 365, and Expensify.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

• Square POS and ticketing software experience preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Demands 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.  

Work Environment: 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and scanners.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical ability to walk, stand, take stairs/slides/elevators, and navigate the elements during the day and night. Employee may be required to remain in a sitting or standing position for prolonged periods, and repeat motions that may  include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.   Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.

The employee will comply with company and OSHA standard workplace safety protocols. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 9a.m. to 5 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

This position does not require supervisory responsibility.

Travel 

This position will require minimal travel (<5%)

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

IMPACT: Meow Wolf is committed to our DIY roots and grassroots community support principles. To document that commitment, we converted our legal designation into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation and have certified as a B Corporation. As a B Corp, we have a triple bottom line of supporting financial, social and environmental wellbeing in our community.

INCLUSION:  Meow Wolf is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to ensuring all employees enjoy and thrive in a work environment where differences make us the vibrant, wonderful community we are! All employment decisions at Meow Wolf are based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, service in the military or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

BENEFITS:

The choices we make concerning our benefits during enrollment periods are among the most important we select for ourselves and our families. As part of the total compensation package for full-time employees, Meow Wolf offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes various options to meet individual healthcare and financial needs along with many perks.  

• Medical Insurance options: PPO & HDHP*

• Dental and Vision Insurance*

• HSA, HRA, and FSA options*

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Company paid Life Insurance Policy and Disability Coverage(s)*

• Voluntary Critical Illness and Life Insurance Policies*

• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks

• Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch and Cafes

• Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests

*Regular or Project Based Full-time positions

Please visit www.meowwolf.com/careers for more information.