Senior Director, Strategic Finance - Land Experience

Senior Director, Strategic Finance - Land ExperienceJoin to apply for the Senior Director, Strategic Finance - Land Experience role at Lindblad ExpeditionsThis range is provided by Lindblad Expeditions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$145,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yrWho We AreLindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 23 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery”.Role OverviewThe Senior Director of Strategic Finance – Land Experience is a critical member of the corporate finance team, driving strategic planning, financial analysis, and executive-level decision-making across Lindblad Expeditions’ land-based subsidiaries.This role supports consolidated financial oversight and reporting for DuVine Cycling + Adventure, Classic Journeys, and Off the Beaten Path and will assist to preparing consolidated financials for the Land Experiences Segment (which also includes Natural Habitat Adventures and Wineland-Thomson Adventures).Role ResponsibilitiesDeliver data-driven recommendations to influence strategic planning and decision-makingProactively monitor and interpret key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and improvement opportunitiesLead the annual budgeting process for land-based companies, collaborating with senior leadershipAnalyze and report financial performance against budget, identifying key drivers of variancesPrepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to executive leadershipOversee financial models supporting short- and long-term forecastingEngage with strategic finance peers to align on enterprise-wide trends and share best practicesPrepare slides for quarterly board of directors' meetingsQualifications7+ years’ experience in Corporate Development, FP&A, Private Equity, Venture Capital or Investment BankingDemonstrated proficiency building detailed financial modelsExperience developing internal presentations and board decksStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to build effective partnerships with internal clientsStrong analytical skills, fluency in performing rigorous financial, valuation and broad quantitative analyses and familiarity with accounting & key operational metricsExcellent judgment, mature personality, and experience working with executivesTeam player, active listener with strong consultative approach to support internal clientsStrong attention to detail, action-oriented, highly accountableOther Required SkillsCOMMUNICATION SKILLSUsing the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos. Must also possess the ability to effectively communicate--both in writing and orally--with a professional demeanor.PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee will also be required to write and type. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.Our BenefitsTravel benefits for employees and their familyHealth insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision401(k) plan with employer matchLong-Term Disability, Life & AD&D InsuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA) to be used for out-of-pocket medical and dependent carePre-Tax Commuter Benefit7-8 Paid Holidays2-3 Floating Holiday Options (pro-rated per start date)Up to 15 days of vacation (pro-rated per anniversary year)Parental LeaveSick/personal days per city & state ordinancePet Insurance discountCompensation StatementLindblad Expeditions determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living.For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENTAt Lindblad Expeditions, we simply could not do our work without the diverse kaleidoscope of humanity that creates and delivers our remarkable offerings across the planet. As a Company that respects and celebrates the inherent diversity in the places we explore, we recognize the need to mirror that same diversity and all the interconnected perspectives within our organization. We are committed to building a community of different genders, races, ages, sexual orientations, chosen identities, and countries of origin where every person brings their whole self to work and whose skills, talents, and abilities are valued. We believe we can explore further and in a more meaningful way by actively creating a more diverse and inclusive organization where everyone feels they belong.Lindblad Expeditions is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Lindblad Expeditions are considered without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08