Director of Finance

** Additional Information
** Relocation Assistance Available

** Job Number*
* ** Job Category
** Finance & Accounting

** Location
* * 525 SW Morrison, PORTLAND OR 97204, United States
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** Schedule
* * Full Time

** Located Remotely?
** Y

** Position Type
** Management

** Pay Range:**  $140,000 - $150,000

** Expiration Date:
** 11/27/2026

** Additional Information:
** This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee,  
** Sage Hospitality**  **.
** The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

** The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland*
* One of our early pride-and-joys,  
** The Nines Portland
** is an adaptive reuse project that turned the historic Meier & Frank Building into a magnificent luxury hotel in downtown Portland, Oregon. Sage developed the hotel and brand, focusing on honoring its rich history while bringing it forward with modern, eclectic design and branding. We sold it to its current owners in 2014, and it carries forward as a gem in Portland's downtown, housing two of the city's top restaurants, Urban Farmer and Departure.

Situated in the midst of museums, the Japanese Gardens, and a vibrant retail district, The Nines remains a standard bearer for Sage.

The  
** Director of Finance
** is the financial leader of the hotel. Oversees all areas in finance, especially payroll, budgeting, forecasting and relevant duties. Demonstrates excellent leadership skills and provides accurate and timely financial reports as requested by leadership and corporate. Implements internal control procedures that safeguard leaders, owner, assets and complies with Federal, State and Local regulations.

+    Readily assist in the operation of each leaders department and special projects. Identifies risks and presents solutions that guides leaders in making effective decisions that meets the financial interests of the hotels.

+    Develops annual operating budget, operating plan and financial goals. Achieves budgeted revenues, costs and profits through accounting diligence and expenditure controls and proficient accounting practices.

+    Set written priorities and key objectives for each department head quarterly including action plan and completion date. Follow up to assure successful implementation and follow-through and take corrective action in the event of failure to meet assigned objectives.

+    Monthly forecasting of operating staff and cost expenditures. Business planning in line with forecasted sales and costs including guidance to department heads.

+    Monthly review of financial statement in order to correct problems, assure spending is in line and to plan for future business. Review and approve all expenses in "other expense" categories in all departments. Regularly review all major expenses to assure that monies are wisely expended.

+    Promotes associate moral and loyalty within their department and hotel, leading to reduced turnover. Communicate, counsel and assist in staff development. Visible and available to all associates in accordance with the Company's open door policy. Attend monthly department employee meetings whenever possible.

+    Conduct performance appraisal and personal development plans for management staff. Identify substandard performance of individual managers and outline improvement action, including taking corrective or disciplinary measures.

+    Assure level of experience, knowledge and ability to meet job requirements of all hotel management. Cost Controls Review controls and assure adherence at all times in order to protect the hotel's property/assets.

+    Review sales solicitation activities, room nights productivity and group room rates sold by sales. Review individual productivity and corrective actions are taken. Evaluate market mix and take action in order to best position the hotel for increased business. Involvement in sales solicitation of key accounts by reviewing contracts, meeting with sales department, visit key account contacts in person and by phone.

** Education/Formal Training:
** A four-year college degree (accounting preferred) or equivalent education/experience

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