Our confidential client is an ambitious, high-profile luxury resort developer who are currently developing a new resort on the iconic Las Vegas Boulevard. Spearheaded through their Nevada-based development company, the project aims to construct a 35-storey, 2,000-room resort with a unique theme, offering extensive experiential amenities, including a 115,000 ft² Dark Roller Coaster and immersive experiences.
We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) , initially on a consultancy basis , with the potential to transition into a permanent position as the project develops.
The CFO will play a critical role in managing all finance activities and funding processes for this landmark project, with initial focus on the IPO process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Financial Management: Lead and oversee strategic planning, business development, and financial analytics for the resort's development and operations.
- Funding & Loan Management: Manage seed funding initiatives, loan acquisition, and leverage financing to support project growth.
- Operational Finance & Assurance: Direct operational finance activities, ensuring financial stability and compliance across global destinations and divisions.
- Partnerships & Investments: Cultivate and maintain relationships with corporate banks, investors, and other financial partners, overseeing ROI tracking and Non-Operating Income control.
- Financial Innovation & Solutions: Provide creative financial strategies, including IPO planning and capital leverage management, to drive the project's success.
- Cost and Capital Management: Optimize capital structures, lower the cost of equity, and increase borrowing capacity for non-recourse loans and debt market engagements.
- Team Leadership: Oversee and collaborate with finance teams, entertainment partners, contractors, and developers, ensuring financial goals are met across the entire project lifecycle.
Qualifications & Expertise:
- Senior-level experience in investment banking , finance strategy , and business analytics .
- Proven expertise in loan management , seed funding , and leveraging financial instruments for large-scale projects.
- Strong background in operational finance , accounting , and strategic business planning.
- Demonstrated ability to manage financial strategies in luxury development and global destination projects .
- Extensive experience in public debt markets , capital management , and non-recourse loans .
- Familiarity with IPO offerings and financial leverage management.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned CFO to be part of a groundbreaking luxury resort development with far-reaching impact in Las Vegas and beyond. Share options are part of what is on offer. Interested candidates, please contact Pete Marston to discuss this unique opportunity further.