Job Summary:

- Functions as the property's strategic financial business leader.

- The position champions, develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand's target customer and property employees.

- The position provides the financial expertise to enable the successful implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives while maximizing the return on investment.

- In addition, creates and executes a business plan that is aligned with the property and brand's business strategy and focuses on the execution of financial activities and the delivery of desirable financial results.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Education And Experience:

- 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 3 years experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.

OR.

- Master's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 1 year experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES:

- Engaging in Strategic Planning and Decision Making.

- Develops means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc.

- Analyzes information, forecasts sales against expenses and creates annual budget plans.

- Compiles information, analyzes and monitors actual sales against projected sales.

- Analyzes differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for more efficient budget planning.

- Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

- Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement new business plans.

- Creates the annual operating budget for the property.

- Provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for property managers.

- Implements a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks.

- Ensures a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability.

- Analyzes financial data and market trends.

- Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan which is aligned with the company's and brand's strategic direction.

- Provides on going analytical support by monitoring the operating department's actual and projected sales.

- Produces accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business.

- Leading Finance Teams. Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

- Communicates the strategic goals, the focus and the owner priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner.

- Leverages strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team, the property's strategies and to lead own team.

- Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes.

- Provides excellent leadership by assigning team members and other departments managers' clear accountability backed by appropriate authority.

- Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to standard operating procedures.

- Anticipating and Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders.

- Attends meetings and communicating with the owners, understanding the priorities and strategic focus.

- Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.

- Advises the GM and executive committee on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.

- Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.

- Demonstrates an understanding of cash flow and owner priorities.

- Manages communication with owners in an effective manner.

- Manages property working capital and cash flow in accordance with brand standard operating procedures and owner requirements.

- Facilitates critique meetings to review information with management team.

- Developing and Maintaining Finance Goals.

- Ensures Profits and Losses are documented accurately.

- Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.

- Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.

- Develops and supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

- Improves profit growth in operating departments.

- Reviews audit issues to ensure accuracy. Monitor the purchasing process as applicable.

- Managing Projects and Policies.

- Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.

- Reconciles balance sheet to ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures.

- Ensures that the P&L is accurate (e. , costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts).

- Ensures compliance with management contract and reporting requirements.

- Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures.