SeaWorld Entertainment on Tuesday announced its chief financial officer, James Heaney, is resigning to return to the cruise industry.
Heaney will remain with the company until June 19.
The company announced Marc G. Swanson as the new interim CFO.
"During his time at SeaWorld Entertainment, Jim contributed significantly in solidifying our finance capabilities and building a great finance team," said Joel Manby, president and chief executive officer of SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. "We understand his desire to accept what he views as an extraordinary professional opportunity to return to his former industry and we wish him well."
Swanson has served as the company's CFO since 2012. He will continue to oversee the company's financial operations until a new CFO is in place, SeaWorld said in a statement. The company has hired an executive search firm to assist in the efforts.
Swanson served as vice president performance management and corporate controller of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment from 2011 to 2012. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Purdue University and a master's degree in business administration from DePaul University.