Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts · 1 week ago
Assistant Director of Finance
Lanai City, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $140K/yrFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality company dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences. The Assistant Director of Finance will work closely with the Director of Finance to oversee the Finance Department's daily operations, maintain financial records, and ensure the safeguarding of hotel assets while maximizing profitability.
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Responsibilities
Maintain harmonious and professional relationships with all departments and Home Office
Comply with and enforce Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact
Plan, organize, lead and control different projects and activities within the finance team
Identify coaching moments and ensure that those moments become opportunities of learning and development for the Finance team
Establish a rapport with the Finance team and other divisions within the hotel
Have a global working perspective and excellent communication skills – written and verbal
Can supervise the day-to-day duties of the Finance team and assist as necessary
Hold monthly department meetings with Accounting Staff to ensure communication and address any issues that are affecting the team
Participate in and develop staff training programs in order to minimize staff turnover and maintain high morale. Particular emphasis should be given to those individuals qualifying for future advancement
Supervise, train and motivate department staff to thoroughly understand all of their duties and responsibilities
Meet with the Director of Finance on a regular basis to communicate all accounting activities and results of the Accounting office meeting or any other related issues
Thoroughly understand and possess a working knowledge of the Accounting & Finance Manual
Excellent understanding of Month-End Process including, but not limited to, preparation of financial statements, accruals and journal entries, maintain reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
Great attention to detail along with the continuous innovation of daily working of the Finance team under the direction of the Director of Finance
Coordinate, observe and prepare all operating equipment and supply inventories in accordance with corporate policies and as directed by the Director of Finance
Prepare Daily Cash Position report and maintain the highest level of investment of excess funds in accordance with corporate guidelines as prescribed in the Accounting & Finance Manual
Excellent understanding of the current Edition of USALI
Prepare or oversee the preparation of all local, state and federal tax returns and other reporting (including 80-20 rule reporting) on a timely basis
Ensure rent expense is calculated accurately per the terms of the Management Agreement, Leasehold Agreement or Easement Agreement and that payments are made or the outstanding liability for the rent accrual exists and is accurate
Ensure the outstanding liability for all revenue/profit related fees (i.e. Management Fees, Incentive Fees, Marketing Fees, Advertising Fees, Royalty Fees) is accurate and complies with the respective Management Agreement(s)
Ensure electronic payments have the signatory of a member of Group B on each individual page and the initials of a member of Group A and both members of Group A and B sign the Batch Total of the payment run
Ensure strict access controls over unused cheques to prevent improper or unauthorized use of the documents and ensure there is segregation of duties in place to safeguard the writing and voiding of negotiable bank cheques
Ensure post-departure credit card credit allowances are performed only by accounting and all such allowances are reviewed and signed per the SR-5 by Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance and all “Unmatched Credits” reports provided by credit card processing company are reviewed/scrutinized by DOF monthly and retained by the Director of Finance
Approve all journal entries with supporting documentation (as appropriate) and ensure all non-standard, non-recurring entries are countersigned by Director of Finance
Ensure the system is set up to prevent month end closing without all journal entries being posted, updated or otherwise entered in the General Ledger
Ensure that monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts are prepared and all bank reconciliations are countersigned by Director of Finance on a monthly and on a quarterly basis; Director of Finance approves all reconciliations paying special attention to reconciling items
Coordinate and facilitate external and internal audits
Continuously strive for improvement of processes and efficiency
Monitor and control expenses of the hotel paying special attention to the daily reporting done by the auditor of the hotel and addressing issues that not only have material effect but also affect the guest experience
Ensure that House Funds and Floats Counts are up to date and limit any kind of exposure that would affect profitability
Assist the Director of Finance and Senior ADOF in Forecasting/Budgeting
Qualification
Required
Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in United States (unless the candidate is currently in a managerial position at another Four Seasons location as they may qualify for a L-1 Visa sponsorship)
Ability to lift up to 20lbs, and push/pull as needed during shifts
Flexible scheduling availability required
Ability to apply sound business judgment with strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
Require a working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and all corporate policies and procedures
Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and excellent Excel and Computer Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports, effective presentations and to facilitate meetings
Strategic, analytical and have solid business acumen
Preferred
Sun, Birchstreet, Focus and Opera Systems knowledge would be ideal and greatly valued
Benefits
100% Employer contributed Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Competitive wages and other benefits (Retirement Plan, Wellness Credit, Travel Credit) as well as Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
Inclusive and diverse employee engagement & recognition events all year round
Complimentary stays and exclusive discounts at Four Seasons Worldwide
Complimentary Employee Meals & Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
Owner subsidized on-island housing, inter-island airfare to Oahu and other resources
Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you master your craft
Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
And so much more!
Company
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Four Seasons is an operator of a chain of hotels, resorts, and residence clubs.
Founded in 1961
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$579MKey Investors
CanAm EnterprisesJPMorgan Chase & Co.
2025-09-24Undisclosed· $162M
2025-09-24Debt Financing· $417M
2007-02-12Private Equity
Leadership Team
Alejandro Reynal
President and CEO
Sudhakar Veluru
CIO / CTO
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