Director of Finance Place

• Develop and implement financial plans, budgets, and forecasts in alignment with the hotel’s strategic goals.
• Responsible for short- and long-term planning and the management of the accounting function.
• Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Hotel Planning Committee.
• Maximize colleague productivity using flexible schedules, different functions, and different tasks to meet the financial needs of the business, as well as the expectations of the guests.
• Serve as a Business Partner for the total operation ensuring every department operates to maximize profits while delivering the brand promise.
• Manage and lead hotel on-site accounting functions to ensure proper fiscal management, timely and accurate reporting, and analysis for the hotel. This responsibility also includes hotel financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and cash management.
• Assist in nurturing the important relationship with the owners. Be responsible for supervising and coordinating owner reporting as required. Provide custom reports, respond quickly to questions or requests, and attend meetings.
• Complete the year-end audit process. Review and approve all reconciliations and audit work papers. Coordinate external auditor’s visits, respond to auditor requests, approve all adjustments, reconcile the audit numbers to the property numbers and approve the final audit.
• Prepare and review all monthly and annual financial statements. Investigate, review, and analyze the variance explanations, involving the department managers in this process.
• Take initiative to manage trouble shooting for respective cost controls and revenue enhancement.
• Aid in the preparation and final review of the annual business plans.
• Supervise the Information Technology function. Additionally, have a sound understanding of the hotel operational and back-office systems as well as Microsoft Office products.
• Oversee the Purchasing function to ensure the procurement platforms are utilized effectively and resources are maximized.
• Have a sound understanding of the forecasting system and the tools from Revenue Management. Review monthly and quarterly property financial forecasts. Assure that the forecast is attainable.
• Lead and manage the finance team, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to reflect BHC service standards and procedures.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the finance department.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, hospitality, or a related field preferred.
• 6 years of proven experience in a senior finance role within the hospitality industry.
• 3 years or more of Director of Finance experience required.
• Previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial management principles, accounting standards, and hotel-specific financial metrics.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems (e.g., Business Central, Profit Sword and INFOR, Workday systems, accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Collaborative mindset – ability to listen to others and guide a team of senior leaders and many others in reaching common goals, doing so with tact, grace, and gratitude.
• Intuitive knack for knowing when to adjust expectations and assist any team member during especially challenging times or circumstances.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and absolute discretion with sensitive information.
• Makes decisions with integrity, maintains confidentiality but understands transparency.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Must have the ability to lift and carry objects of varying weights. This could range from light items like paperwork to heavier objects like boxes or equipment.
• Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.
• The role may need to move around the finance floor, office, or various departments to oversee and support the accounting, IT and purchasing team.
• The role may require extended periods of time on your feet, especially during peak sales hours or events.
• The role requires extended periods of time sitting.
• Clear vision is important for reading reports, analyzing data, and overseeing sales activities.
• Good hearing is necessary for effective communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders.

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