Assistant Director, Finance

Company Overview

Fairmont Austin, Austin's largest luxury property, offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites and over 140,000 sq ft of meeting and event space. The hotel is part of Accor, a global hospitality leader that emphasizes purpose‑driven work, growth opportunities, and an inclusive culture.

About the Role

The Assistant Director, Finance & Business Support provides critical leadership and support to the Director of Finance and the broader management team, ensuring effective financial stewardship and business operations. The role delivers financial insights, supports strategic decisions, and fosters a collaborative culture of business and financial acumen across all departments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Finance to provide financial leadership and strategic guidance to the General Manager, Executive Committee, and Department Heads.
• Collaborate with department leaders to interpret financial performance, analyze variances, and develop actionable plans to enhance profitability and efficiency.
• Support the preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial performance metrics, forecasts, budgets, and variance reports, offering clear insights and recommendations.
• Assist in developing and implementing business strategies that align with financial objectives, supporting revenue growth, cost management, and operational excellence.
• Participate in the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets, capital expenditure plans, and rolling forecasts in collaboration with the Director of Finance and department heads.
• Promote the implementation of the GOP Theoretical Flow Through concept across departments to maximize profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all financial policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements, safeguarding company and owner interests.
• Assist in preparing accurate and timely financial reports, including P&L statements, balance‑sheet analysis, and owner reporting, aligned with corporate standards.
• Manage cash flow and ensure appropriate approvals and documentation for financial transactions, rebates, and adjustments per company policy.
• Support internal and external audit processes, providing timely responses and implementing corrective action plans.
• Contribute to the development of financial knowledge among department leaders, fostering a culture of fiscal responsibility and accountability.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of best practices in financial management and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist in safeguarding critical financial documents, contracts, and agreements, ensuring adherence to the Hotel Management Agreement and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of operational finance within a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools such as Opera, SUN, ADP, Micros, and advanced Excel.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, P&L statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to build relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a proactive and detail‑oriented approach.
• Highly dependable, with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor.
• Empathetic and approachable leadership style, focused on mentoring and developing team members.
• Effective communication of finance information and strong partnership with hotel stakeholders (owners, Accor Europe Luxury Division, banks, etc.).

Team & Culture

The hotel team is described as a group of “Heartists” committed to working together, supporting each other, and delivering the best guest experience. The environment emphasizes feeling valued, feeling sparked, and unity (“We Are One”).

Accor is committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent, and to embed equitable practices throughout the organization. Fairmont Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.