Director of Finance

Company Description

Job Description

Reporting to the Regional Director of Finance & Business Support and General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service Support the General Manager in developing a strong business relationship with hotel owner by participating and contributing in meetings and discussions and responding proactively to owner requests and initiatives within the boundaries of the HMA. Lead and manage the Finance departments and ensure all standards are followed In addition to the preparation of all financial statements, accounting and statistical reports, and any other special report that may be required by corporate office or the General Manager, the Director of Finance & Business Support is responsible for interpreting said reports and then communicating the results with the General Manager and relevant department heads. Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures Provide accurate and complete financial and management reports on a timely basis to hotel management, corporate office and owners in accordance with the company and ownership reporting requirements and policy. In addition, the Director of Finance & Business Support is responsible for reporting accurately and timely, the actual results as compared to budget/forecast results. He/she is to maintain adequate records to reflect the comparison of the actual expenditures for furniture, equipment and operating equipment to the budgeted amounts. Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs To assist in preparing, in conjunction with the General Manager and other department heads, the annual budget, capital budgets and the rolling forecast. The Director of Finance & Business Support will establish the annual budget preparation procedures and guidelines. Oversee the financial audit preparation and coordinate the internal and external audit processes Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures; provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems Working with General Manager and hotel executive committee, Director of Finance & Business Support shall conduct regular operations risk assessments, establish a risk register for the hotel and prepare an action plan addressing the mitigation of identified risks, subject to regular reporting and follow up on the execution of the risk action plan. They shall ensure the timing and accurate reporting of all incidents in accordance with Company protocol. Follow all safety policies Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Accounting Designation, Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Finance, or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. CPA or MBA preferred 10+ years progressive work related experience in multiple areas of accounting and/or capital projects management and reporting, financial and/or business analysis, accounting, merger/acquisition analysis, or a related area, with 5 to 7 years managing teams and/or significant complex projects. Uncompromised track record of success in various sized properties Demonstrated experience with accounting system or similar financial software for the purpose of financial reporting, analysis and presentation. Demonstrated experience in leading & developing people. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written to address all levels within the organization and ability to gain consensus and influence others. Highly responsible & reliable with exceptional attention to detail Ability to work cohesively as part of a team Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.