Director of Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Details understanding and execution of Month-End process for the properties, including but not limited to the preparation of financial statements, accruals, journal entries.
• Maintains reconciliations for balance sheet accounts in established corporate formats and in accordance with local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (local GAAP).
• 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.
• 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.
• Led 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.
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision-making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
• Leverages strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the property's strategies and to lead own team.
• Manages communication with owners in an effective manner.
• Manages property working capital and cash flow in accordance with brand SOPs and owner requirements.
• Safeguards the P&L by ensuring costs are properly matched to revenue costs and are recorded in the proper accounts.

Required Qualifications

• Five year's minimum lifestyle hotel financial management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Superior user capabilities in computer software products including Micros, OPERA, On-Q, ProfitSword, M3).
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form with the public as well as property team members.
• Essential statistical and analytical skills required to identify revenue opportunities and shortfalls.
• Ability to handle confidential information discretely and in the proper manner.
• Self-starter, and possess excellent presentation skills.
• Prominent track record of successful hotel distribution and revenue strategic planning.
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.