Director of Finance - EC

About the position

The Director of Finance is responsible for functioning as the hotel’s strategic financial business leader. As a member of the Executive Team, the Director of Finance champions, develops and implements hotel-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of guests, associates, co-workers, and owners.

Responsibilities

• Creates and executes a business plan that is aligned with the hotel’s business strategy with a primary focus on the execution of financial and accounting activities and the delivery of financial results.
• Ensures hotel/resort’s books and records are in compliance with GAAP, Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry, and local, state, and federal laws.
• Ensures all periodic reports are prepared and distributed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Develops a trusting and effective business partnership with property ownership by understanding the various operating agreements and owners' return on investment (ROI) expectations.
• Hires, develops, and retains a diverse workforce to provide strong functional expertise and effective financial leadership to the property and the discipline.
• Creates and sustains a work environment that focuses on fair and equitable treatment and associate satisfaction to enable business success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/finance required.
• CPA Certification preferred but not required.
• 5-7 years of previous accounting and finance management experience in a hotel.
• Strong communication/presentation skills (verbal, listening, writing).
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Multi-entity financial management experience.
• Strong organization/analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use standard software applications and hotel systems; technology-savvy.
• Knowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect departments.
• Ability to effectively manage labor productivity.
• Ability to effectively manage owners relations.
• Strong understanding and ability to implement effective internal control environment.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth.
• Training programs open to those seeking advancement.