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Thompson Hotels · 1 day ago

Director of Finance | Thompson Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$116K/yr - $180K/yr

6+ years exp

Thompson Palm Springs is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to join their hotel Leadership Committee. This highly visible role involves planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the accounting and financial oversight of property operations while collaborating with senior leadership.

Hospitality

Responsibilities

Responsible for short- and long-term planning and the management of the accounting function

Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Hotel Executive Committee

Manage and lead hotel on-site accounting functions to ensure proper fiscal management, timely and accurate reporting and analysis for the hotel. This responsibility also includes hotel financial planning, budgeting, accounting and cash management

Assist in nurturing the important relationship with the owners. Be responsible for supervising and coordinating owner reporting as required. Provide custom reports, respond quickly to questions or requests and attend meetings

Manage SOX compliance

Complete the year-end audit process. Review and approve all reconciliations and audit work papers. Coordinate external auditor's visits, respond to auditor requests, approve any and all adjustments, reconcile the audit numbers to the property numbers and approve the final audit

Prepare and review all monthly and annual financial statements. Investigate, review and analyze the variance explanations, involving the department managers in this process. Take initiative to manage trouble shooting for respective cost controls and revenue enhancement

Aid in the preparation and final review of the annual business plans

Supervise the Information Technology function. Additionally, have a sound understanding of the hotel operational and back-office systems as well as Microsoft Office products

Have a sound understanding of the forecasting system and the tools from Revenue Management. Review monthly and quarterly property financial forecasts. Assure that the forecast is attainable

Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Qualification

Hotel Finance experienceDirector of Finance experienceHyatt systems knowledgeFinancial planningBudgetingCash managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyService orientedCommunication skillsPresentation skillsLeadership skills

Required

6 years or more of hotel Finance experience

Previous experience as Hotel Director of Finance required

Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds

Proven track record of finance department leadership success

Understands Hyatt systems and SOPs

Results driven, energetic, and focused

Service oriented style with professional presentations skills

Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing thoughtful leadership and ability to improve the bottom line

Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products