Director of Finance and Accounting

• Develops means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc.
• Analyzes information, forecasts sales against expenses and creates annual budget plans
• Compiles information, analyzes and monitors actual sales against projected sales
• Analyzes differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for more efficient budget planning
• Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts
• Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement new business plans
• Creates the annual operating budget for the property
• Provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for property managers
• Implements a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks
• Ensures a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability
• Analyzes financial data and market trends
• Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan which is aligned with the company’s and brand’s strategic direction
• Provides on going analytical support by monitoring the operating department’s actual and projected sales
• Produces accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others
• advocates sound financial/business decision making
• demonstrates honesty/integrity
• leads by example
• Communicates the strategic goals, the focus and the owner priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner
• Leverages strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team, the property's strategies and to lead own team
• Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes
• Provides excellent leadership by assigning team members and other departments managers' clear accountability backed by appropriate authority
• Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures
• Attends meetings and communicating with the owners, understanding the priorities and strategic focus
• Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.)
• Advises the GM and executive committee on existing and evolving operating/financial issues
• Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors
• Demonstrates an understanding of cash flow and owner priorities
• Manages communication with owners in an effective manner
• Manages property working capital and cash flow in accordance with brand SOPs and owner requirements
• Facilitates critique meetings to review information with management team
• Ensures Profits and Losses are documented accurately
• Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued
• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines
• Develops and supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Improves profit growth in operating departments
• Reviews audit issues to ensure accuracy
• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Reconciles balance sheet to ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs
• Ensures that the P&L is accurate (e.g., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts)
• Ensures compliance with management contract and reporting requirements
• Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs)
• Ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ensures team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently
• Ensures new hires participate in the department’s orientation program
• Ensures new hires receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job
• Creates appropriate development plans which develop team members based on their individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations and abilities
• Conduct performance review process for employees
• Participates in hiring activities as appropriate

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major
• 2 years experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area
• OR Master's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major
• no work experience required

Relocation Assistance Available