What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Support Center - Capital Analyst position at Kennywood Park?
Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.
While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.
The Capital Analyst supports the planning, coordination, and financial tracking of capital projects across the Herschend portfolio. This role partners with senior leadership, park teams, Finance, and IT to ensure capital investments are accurately budgeted, tracked, and reported, while maintaining alignment with overall financial targets.
***Please Note***
This role may be based on location at any Herschend property or at a Herschend Property Support Center office.
We Are Currently Looking For a
Property Support Center - Capital Analyst
Roles & Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Working at Herschend Family Entertainment is all about creating memories worth repeating! We truly believe that where you work matters and, as a theme park company, we like to think we know a thing or two about what makes people happy.
Herschend Perks & Benefits
Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!
While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.
The Capital Analyst supports the planning, coordination, and financial tracking of capital projects across the Herschend portfolio. This role partners with senior leadership, park teams, Finance, and IT to ensure capital investments are accurately budgeted, tracked, and reported, while maintaining alignment with overall financial targets.
***Please Note***
This role may be based on location at any Herschend property or at a Herschend Property Support Center office.
We Are Currently Looking For a
Property Support Center - Capital Analyst
Roles & Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with Herschend senior leadership to develop annual capital budget targets for each park within the portfolio.
- Coordinate with park teams to develop and compile annual capital project lists.
- Review capital project plans to ensure alignment with approved budget targets and proper project naming for asset tracking.
- Create and maintain unique project codes within Workday for accurate financial tracking.
- Load and manage approved capital projects in Workday and Galaxy Plus tracking and reporting systems.
- Facilitate in-year requests for new capital projects and resolve project variances while maintaining the overall capital expenditure (capex) budget.
- Review and approve Workday capital project Purchase Orders to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with approved projects.
- Coordinate monthly capital project forecasting across all parks.
- Prepare and distribute monthly capital project tracking and forecasting reports.
- Collaborate with Finance and IT teams to manage and enhance capital tracking and reporting tools (Workday and Galaxy Plus).
- Support the leadership with project planning, reporting, and related inquiries.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support capital planning and execution.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field required.
- 2–5 years of experience in financial analysis, capital planning, project coordination, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
- Familiarity with enterprise financial systems (Workday preferred) is a plus.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to analyze and interpret data effectively.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify discrepancies and recommend solutions.
Working at Herschend Family Entertainment is all about creating memories worth repeating! We truly believe that where you work matters and, as a theme park company, we like to think we know a thing or two about what makes people happy.
Herschend Perks & Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Management Bonus Plan
- Comprehensive health and wellness package
- 401k Savings and Investment plan
- Free admission to Kennywood, Sandcastle. and Idlewild
- Generous Paid Time Off
Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!