Seasonal Director of Finance

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world‑class employee experience and company culture.

A lone star welcome in the country's capital of southern cool. We can’t wait to welcome you to Houston, the country’s capital of southern cool, where urban sophistication meets bold Texas hospitality. Gather where business deals get done, friends and family reconnect and celebrities and athletes make their home. After a day exploring our city, unwind at our rooftop pool oasis, enjoy the ultimate in entertainment at our Topgolf Swing Suites, indulge and pamper at The Spa and our Krigler perfumery boutique and savour flavourful dishes from Chef Partner Richard Sandoval at Toro Toro and Bayou & Bottle.

The Director of Finance serves on the Executive Committee and is a key strategic partner in financial analysis, long‑term goals, operational management, and owner relationships. Responsibilities include determining budgets and financial goals, presentations to ownership on financial plan, communicating financial results across all levels, assessing and anticipating budgetary challenges, safeguarding hotel assets, maximizing profitability, providing leadership and clear direction to the management team in terms of financial planning and reporting, and developing the finance team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a passionate interest in analytical problem solving, accurate reporting and adherence to policies, procedures and contracts. The Director of Finance reports to the General Manager.

• Monitor, control and record all sales, purchases, salaries and expenses of the hotel (30%)
• Ensure the preparation of a comprehensive monthly report of the entire financial results of the hotel in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (20%)
• Prepare forecasts and budgets as required locally, by corporate office or management agreement (20%)
• Maintain files on all contracts, leases and agreements and ensure compliance with their requirements (10%)
• Monitor the status of Accounts Receivable aging and billing collections to achieve company standards (10%)
• Review the cash position of the hotel on a daily basis in order to optimize the use of funds (10%)
• Comply with and enforce Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in Em Pact
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co‑workers and supervisors

• Assist General Manager in establishing policies, rules, internal controls and safeguards
• Actively support the Safety Committee
• Maintain close relations with the hotel’s internal and external auditors and ensure effective action necessary on all agreed upon recommendations

• Education:
  
  College education or equivalent experience
• Experience:
  
  Three to five years of employment in a related position with Four Seasons or another organization
• Skills and Abilities:
  
  Working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and job knowledge of all positions in Accounting, Purchasing and food & beverage control
• Ability to read, speak and write English

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