[Hiring] Director of Finance @Cherry Bekaert

Role Description

Incredible opportunity exists in the SW US Region for a resort-trained Director of Finance. The Director of Finance will operate and lead a team of sizable accounting staff at this multi-faceted resort property, and drive financial excellence internally and externally with management, executives and stakeholders.

• Responsible for providing ethical and consistent leadership in the financial area of the hotel.
• Supply management with guidance, training, and support.
• Focus on profitability of the business and maintain accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Safeguard owners/investors assets.
• Evaluate the financial impact on business decisions.
• Notify management of any financial deviations from established policies.
• Manage and communicate cash flow related issues.
• Monitor hotel revenues and expenses; investigate variances to budget.
• Assist management with capital planning and evaluation of scope of work.
• Ensure compliance on all regulatory licenses and permits.
• Coordinate completion of all forecasts and budgets.
• Analyze financial data to assist management in maintaining financial objectives.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
• Establish and audit internal financial controls.
• Focus on training and development programs for finance associates.
• Hire, train, supervise, and develop staff.
• Maintain compliance with standards and regulations.
• Ensure proper utilization and maintenance of IT systems.
• Direct and prepare financial reports in accordance with CHR requirements.
• Review and submit a Daily Revenue Report.
• Ensure timely deposit of all cash and transmission of Credit Cards.
• Review Labor Report for overtime and variances to Forecast.
• Review departmental Checkbooks and advise of needed changes.
• Distribute and discuss weekly G/L report with department managers.
• Update GM on unfavorable financial issues impacting the month.
• Ensure sufficient cash to meet scheduled obligations.
• Reconcile Balance Sheet with proper backup.
• Review "Key Financial Controls" Checklist for compliance.
• Review actual numbers to forecast to improve accuracy.
• Participate in the monthly Credit Meeting.
• Complete and review the forecast with Department Heads prior to submission.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in resort accounting and finance.
• Resort DOF training required.
• Multi-outlet, multi-F&B resort expertise.
• Exposure to spas, golf courses, and other resort services required.
• BS Degree required.
• MBA or CPA are helpful but not required.
• Sound leadership skills and attitude.
• Sense of accountability to owners, asset management, and operator.
• Strong PMS/property systems preferred - M3, Profit Sword preferred.
• MS Excel skills required.
• Outstanding partnership and relationship management skills required.
• Sense of ownership and operational knack for success.
• Strong eye for numbers.

Requirements

• Must bring multi-outlet, multi-F&B resort expertise.
• Strong PMS/property systems preferred - M3, Profit Sword preferred.
• MS Excel skills required.
• Outstanding partnership and relationship management skills required.

Benefits

• $175,000 - $200,000 base salary (depending on experience).
• Up to 35% annual target bonus.
• Excellent benefits, 401k, PTO, etc.
• Relocation available.