AsstDir-Finance

JOB SUMMARY

Assists in the development and implementation of 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, assists with the creation and execution of a business plan that
is aligned with the property and brand’s business strategy and focuses on
the execution of financial and accounting 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; 1 year
experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.

OR

• Master's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major;
no work experience required.

CORE WORK
ACTIVITIES

Assisting in Planning and Decision
Making

• Assists in the development of 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.

• Assists
in the creation of the annual operating budget for the property.

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

• Assists in
the implementation of 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.

• Assists in 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.

Assisting in Leading Finance
& Accounting Team

• 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.

• Oversees
internal, external and regulatory audit processes.

• Provides excellent
leadership by assigning team members 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.).

• 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 SOPs and owner requirements.

• Facilitates critique meetings
to review information with management team.

Developing
and Maintaining Finance and Accounting 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.

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 SOPs.

• Ensures that the P&L is accurate (e.g.,
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 (SOPs and LSOPs).

• Ensures compliance with Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs).

Managing and Conducting Human
Resource Activities

• Ensures team members are cross-trained
to support successful daily operations.

• Ensures property policies
are administered fairly and consistently.

• Ensures new hires participate
in the department’s orientation program.

• Ensures new hires receive
the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.

•
Creates appropriate development plans which develop team members based on their
individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations and abilities.

• Conducts performance review process for employees.

• Participates
in hiring activities as appropriate.