Director of Finance

Director of Finance

Reports to the General Manager, the position is exempt.

The Heathman is Portland's magnet for artistic minds. Since 1927, the Heathman's unique atmosphere of cultured comfort has served as a muse for artists, creators, collaborators, thinkers, dreamers and doers. With its prime placement in Portland's cultural district, the Heathman is distinguished by reputation as a discerning retreat for the global citizen, and a haven for creative inspiration. Heathman Hotel is managed by Aparium Hotels.

Aparium was founded in 2011 to bring lifestyle service and accommodations to underserved yet distinct and important cities while maintaining and celebrating the unadulterated character of each. Each hotel in our portfolio is an individual, representing the People, Place, and Character of its community. Driven by the belief that the poetics of their surroundings should fuel all hospitality experiences, Aparium was born with an intense focus on unearthing the unforgettable moments unique to every city.

Since its founding, Aparium has grown into a new kind of hotel brand, one that ventures off the beaten path, both geographically and philosophically. We are a sophisticated hotel brand known for our ability to combine the business acumen of large hospitality companies with the charm of boutique hotels, bringing the disparate forces together in bustling, growing markets.

You are confident in your abilities to be a General (strategic thinker) and a Soldier (tactical doer). Your experiences have led you to understand that there is an art + science in balancing a hotel's financial responsibilities with the importance of engaged and valued hotel staff. You enjoy the camaraderie of a team and know that everyone plays an important role, no matter their title.

When one of the members of the team goes down, you are the first to jump in and pick them up. You know the ins and the outs of every accounting position in your office and are willing to jump in the trenches and find solutions to improving the process. Your past experience and history have enabled you to work with People + Culture (HR) and understand those responsibilities will drive how you approach this role, but you are always striving to learn more.

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We believe every individual should be proud of who they are, and where they come from and take pride in who we serve. We are in search of a diverse leader for the role of Director of Finance, who will lead the accounting and finance responsibilities and have oversight of the human resources practices of the hotel. This position is responsible for promoting and adhering to GAAP compliance, alignment with the AHLA Uniform System of Accounts, and implementing human resources practices.

It is crucial this role positions itself as the go-to person in the hotel for support, coaching, and education on company accounting and employment processes, procedures, and practices. The Director of Finance reports to the General Manager and collaborates closely with their peers who are the Executive Committee and the Aparium Finance team in achieving financially sound and strategic business decisions.

• Lead and be responsible for the accounting and finance procedures, practices, and policies for the hotel, ensuring the execution of all accounting tasks and required deadlines are achieved.
• Lead the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the hotel; working collaboratively to establish and recommend to management major economic objectives and policies for the Hotel.
• Develop and implement procedures and necessary training to promote the efficient, effective, and timely completion of accounting activities by property accountants and managers, and those responsible for cash handling.
• Provide financial analysis as required from Aparium key stakeholders; and readily collaborate with EVP of Finance, VP of Finance, GM on hotel financial goals through reports and advising; responsible for tracking and preparing cash flow statements.
• Administer, maintain, and enforce legal and finance compliance initiatives, policies, and procedures (including SOX, PCI, and other legal financial reporting); and ensure adherence to Aparium policies and procedures and all applicable laws.
• Oversee the hotel’s financial reporting and records management; coordinate and liaise with internal and external audits, prepare reports required by regulatory agencies; and identify and communicate process inefficiencies or operational issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Ensure Hotel Management Agreement compliance, which includes negotiating, administering, and monitoring contracts with hotel's vendors, being a liaison to hotel owners, other hotel departments, and assist with the finance department and hotel-related issues.
• Advise management of tax code revisions and desirable operational adjustments; ensure timely payment and file all federal, state &…