Director of Finance and Accounting - The Hythe, A Luxury Collection Resort/Marriott

Job Summary

Fires up the property’s financial engine by developing strategies that align with the brand’s service and initiative goals. Ensures the property achieves desirable financial outcomes through efficient budget planning and execution.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $95,630.58 - $130,196.05 + Annual Bonus
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Skill Level: Team Lead
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No
• Marriott Room Discounts

Job Responsibilities

• CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
• Engaging in Strategic Planning and Decision Making
• Improves profit, estimates cost and benefits, explores new business opportunities
• Analyzes information, forecasts sales against expenses, creates annual budget plans
• Compiles information, analyzes and monitors actual sales against projected sales
• Identifies 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
• Produces accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business
• Leading Finance & Accounting Teams
• 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
• Anticipating and Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders
• Attends meetings and communicates 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
• Developing and Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals
• Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately
• Maintains tax compliance and ensures timely tax submissions
• Supports the achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Improves profit growth in operating departments
• Reviews audit issues to ensure accuracy
• Managing Projects and Policies
• 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)
• Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities
• 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
• Conducts performance review process for employees
• Participates in hiring activities as appropriate

Job Requirements

• Education and Experience
• 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

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• Employee Discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans
• Remote Work options available from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and 16 U.S. states*

Qualifications

• On-site presence at the property required
• Preference given to candidates who live nearby or are able to reliably commute

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.