Regent Santa Monica Beach,
part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, presents a new
era of indulgence offering 167 opulent guest rooms and suites. Introduced at
a generous 720 square feet, rooms feature spa-like and luxurious bathrooms
complete with a soaking tub, walk-in rain shower, double vanity and Perricone MD
products, alongside thoughtful mementos through distinct Regent
hallmarks.
Poised
along a coveted coastline overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the resort celebrates
the allure of unexpected harmony through contrasts, delivering inspired stays
with a seamless blend of timeless elegance and modern luxury. Regent Santa
Monica Beach is home to four dining destinations, each offering unique epicurean
discoveries. Orla and Orla Bar by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina
brings the peerless charm and boundless flavor of the Mediterranean to Southern
California, while the poolside Azure Bar presents elevated poolside dining
and creative cocktails. Sweet July Café debuts in collaboration with Ayesha
Curry with exclusive menu items and a curated selection of beloved coffee
and tea beverages.
The beachfront oasis also boasts a 10,000 square feet Guerlain Wellness spa,
outdoor pool (Azure Pool), The Regent Boutique, and state-of-the-art Fitness
Center. The opening of Regent Santa Monica Beach marks a historic return of
the brand to Los Angeles and represents the Americas flagship. For more
information visit RegentSantaMonicaBeach.com.
style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Job
Summary:
As the Assistant Director of Finance (Temporary), you will manage
the day-to-day operation of the accounting office and assist the Director
of Finance in providing financial leadership to the business for a temporary
coverage period starting July 31 and lasting for up to 9 months. You will play
a crucial role in ensuring the development and implementation of property-wide
strategies that will help us achieve our financial goals. Primary
responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting,
budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, working capital, and cash control.
Assists with capital expenditure plans, owner relations, and owner
reporting
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Finance, every day is different, but
you will mostly:
style="line-height: normal;">Promote Regent’s
service philosophy and style through our people attributes.
style="line-height: normal;">Maintain impeccable
personal grooming standards to uphold the professional and property style of
the resort.- Collaborate with the Director of Finance as required and advise
department heads on the interpretation and analysis of financial data,
recommending courses of action to maximize resort’s
profitability. -
style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist in 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.
style="line-height: normal;">Assist with
the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, budgets,
forecasts/projections, and reporting for corporate and ownership.
style="line-height: normal;">Conduct weekly labor
review meetings and monthly financial statement reviews with the property
leadership team and drive desired results.
style="line-height: normal;">Coordinate with BSC
to ensure all necessary information is compiled, reviewed,
and approved.-
style="font-size: 12pt;">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. -
style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with the Director of Finance on 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 team members; 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. -
style="font-size: 12pt;">Other tasks/projects
as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related
field. - Five (5) or more years of experience in a similar role.
style="line-height: normal;">In-depth knowledge
of GAAP and the Uniform Standard of Accounts for the Lodging
Industry. -
style="font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
and SharePoint. -
style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with PeopleSoft ERP, Opera, Micros,
and Essbase is highly desired. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy
in financial reporting. -
style="font-size: 12pt;">Exceptional communication and presentation skills,
with the ability to effectively communicate financial concepts to non-financial
stakeholders. -
style="font-size: 12pt;">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.
style="line-height: normal;">Strong project
management skills, including the ability to manage details through to completion
and ensure project deadlines are met.
style="font-size: 12pt;">What you can expect
from us:
The
annual pay range for this role is $120,000.00 to
$128,750.00 annually. This range is only applicable for jobs to
be performed at Regent Santa Monica
Beach.
