IHG Hotels & Resorts · 3 weeks ago
Director of Finance - Regent Santa Monica Beach
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $220K/yr
4+ years expRegent Santa Monica Beach, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, offers a luxurious experience with opulent accommodations and dining options. The Director of Finance will provide financial leadership, develop strategies to achieve financial goals, and oversee financial operations including reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
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Responsibilities
Promote Regent’s service philosophy and style through our people attributes
Maintain impeccable personal grooming standards to uphold the professional and property style of the resort
Collaborate and advise department heads on the interpretation and analysis of financial data, recommending courses of action to maximize resort’s profitability
Directing and administering the resort’s financial operations including, but not limited to, asset protection, financial reporting, systems management, resort-wide budget and forecasting, team management, and meeting participation and facilitation
Prepare and review monthly financial statements, budgets, forecasts/projections, and reporting for corporate and ownership
Conduct weekly labor review meetings and monthly financial statement reviews with the property leadership team and drive desired results
Coordinate with BSC to ensure all necessary information is compiled, reviewed, and approved
Monitor and maintain adequate internal control over revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities of the resort (customer billing, paycheck distribution, payroll and bank audits, contract review, compliance, etc.) in accordance with current accounting policies, and procedures. Ensure compliance is maintained with company policies, laws, rules, and regulations
Conduct findings from CSA and internal audit reviews and oversee the resolution of findings
Oversee and supervise property Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and General Accounting functions, ensuring synergy with BSC
Coach and develop colleagues; hire, assesses, discipline, and document performance
Act as advisor to staff to help meet established schedules and/or resolve technical or operational problems
Orients property managers to the accounting function and coaches to effectively manage their department’s financial performance
Other tasks/projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
4-8 years' experience in hotel accounting or auditing with at least one year in an Assistant Controller or similar supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field
In-depth knowledge of GAAP and the Uniform Standard of Accounts for the Lodging Industry
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Excellent interpersonal skills that build trust and instill confidence in order to motivate and influence others
Ability to take the initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for the team to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with core strategic goals
Skilled in interpreting complex financial data to deliver actionable insights and fostering the development of problem-solving abilities among direct reports and colleagues when appropriate
Ability to collaborate with others and act in an objective manner in order to effectively solve problems and stay on track toward accomplishing organizational goals
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage details through to completion and ensure project deadlines are met
Preferred
Professional accounting or finance designation or certification preferred
Experience with PeopleSoft ERP, Opera, Micros, and Essbase is highly desired
Benefits
Paid time-off
Wellness and sick time
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401k plan
Complimentary parking
Employee cafeteria meals
Hotel discounts worldwide
Access to a wide variety of discount programs
Company
IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hotel company with the mission of providing True Hospitality for Good.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Elie W. Maalouf
Chief Executive Officer
Dana Shefsky
Head of Customer and Partner Experience
Recent News
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