Assistant Director, Finance

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Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.

Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.

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The Assistant Director, Finance & Business Support provides critical leadership and support to the Director of Finance and broader management team, ensuring effective financial stewardship and business operations. This role is instrumental in delivering financial insights, supporting strategic business decisions, and fostering a collaborative culture of business and financial acumen across all departments.

• Partner with the Director of Finance to provide financial leadership and strategic guidance to the General Manager, Executive Committee, and Department Heads to achieve optimal financial and operational performance.
• 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, providing clear insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in the development and implementation of business strategies that align with financial objectives and support 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 the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheet analysis, and owner reporting, ensuring alignment with corporate standards.
• Manage cash flow and ensure appropriate approvals and documentation for financial transactions, rebates, and adjustments as per company policy.
• Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely responses and the implementation of corrective action plans when needed.
• 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, recommending and implementing process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist in maintaining and safeguarding critical financial documents, contracts, and agreements,…