Crescent Hotels & Resorts ยท 1 day ago
Director of Finance - Westin Jackson-DIREC039379
Jackson, MS
Contract
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expCrescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Director of Finance for the Westin Jackson, a hotel known for its exceptional service and vibrant location. The Director of Finance will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving financial performance to support the hotel's objectives.
HospitalityLeisure
Responsibilities
Acts as the "Chief Business Officer" to the general manager and EC Team, and as such is responsible for evaluating the financial impact on business decisions
Ensure that all levels of management are promptly notified of any financial deviations from established policies and/or control weaknesses in the hotel
Effectively manage and communicate cash flow related issues, as required to management and ownership. This includes the accurate and timely preparation of cash-flow statements, management of receivables, cash balances, control mechanisms and timely deposits of all funds
Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording in accordance with Crescent Hotels and Resorts established guidelines. Investigate and critique variances to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement strategies to management
Monitor the capital planning process by assisting management with calculation of return on capital improvements, gathering support and monitoring the bid process, and evaluating scope of work and specifications
Ensure hotels' compliance on all regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, legal agreements, and the proper execution of all operational taxes. Provide assistance to management in enforcing compliance on all these items
Coordinate the completion of all forecasts and budgets as required, with the full and active participation of EC Team and department managers
Analyze financial data and operations in order to assist and advise management in maintaining the hotels' financial objectives
Ensure that all balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations are reconciled on a timely basis
Establish and continually audit all internal financial controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, credit extension, inventories, hotel assets, master keys, payroll, and employee records
Embrace a continuous growth environment by actively hiring professional staff and assisting in recruiting, reviewing, recommending and maintaining an inventory of qualified and promotable Associates that can potentially become Controllers, Assistant Controllers, Accounting Managers, and other managers for the organization
Continually focus on training and development programs for finance associates to cultivate the "brightest" and "best" talent within the industry
Hire, train, supervise and develop staff, including coaching, counseling and discipline
Maintain compliance with Crescent Hotels and Resorts standards and regulations to ensure safe and efficient operation of the hotel
Ensure proper utilization, maintenance and periodic upgrades of all IT systems and equipment
Direct and/or prepare all financial reports in accordance with IHR requirements meeting various due dates and deadlines
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 8 years of related progressive experience in hotel Accounting or related field; or a 4-year college degree with an Accounting/Finance concentration and a minimum of 4 years of related progressive experience; or a 2-year college degree and a minimum of 6 years of related progressive experience
Benefits
Excellent compensation package
Operational incentive plan eligibility
An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
401K matching program for eligible associates
Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
Company
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