Viceroy Hotels and Resorts · 2 days ago
Financial Director
Viceroy Hotels and Resorts is seeking an accomplished Director of Finance to join their pre-opening team at Viceroy Sun Valley, a luxury resort set to open in Summer 2026. The Director of Finance will provide financial expertise, develop and implement strategies for return on investment, and serve as the primary contact for finance and accounting activities.
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day guidance and support to Accounting and Finance team
Develop means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc
Analyze information, forecast sales against expenses and create annual budget plans
Create the annual operating budget for the resort
Provide analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for property managers
Implement a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks
Ensure a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability
Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan which is aligned with the company’s and brand’s strategic direction
Produce accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business
Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example
Leverage strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team, the property's strategies and to lead own team
Manage communication with owners in an effective manner
Manage property working capital and cash flow in accordance with VHG brand SOPs and owner requirements
Ensure accurate P&L’s (e.g., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts)
Share financial information and forecasts with departments to enable the team to react to changes in the business
Support and provide mentorship to the team through suitable training and continued advice to help the team achieve their career and hotel goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field preferred
Experience in a luxury/lifestyle hotel/resort background required
A minimum of 5 years' experience in hotel accounting in a similar size scope/operation
Strong financial analysis skills and business acumen; ability to analyze financial data to identify trends and issues, draw conclusions, and make recommendations
Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple, concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize responsibilities
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to effectively address issues in collaboration with others; ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems; ability to help develop analytical skills among direct reports and other team members
Coaching and leading, the building, the promotion and the control of all the financial related SOPs
Working knowledge of accounting software, Opera (PMS), and Microsoft Excel required
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
Prior management of staff is required
Excellent knowledge of computer accounting programs, P&L proficiency, and analytical skills are required
Preferred
Pre-opening experience a plus
Prior experience with project management work is a plus
Company
Viceroy Hotels and Resorts
Welcome to Viceroy Hotels & Resorts – Redefining Modern Luxury in Global Hospitality Named in the top ten of ‘Top 25 Hotel Brands’ on Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2023.
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