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.

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