Director of Finance, Resort Operations - HVO
Job Summary
The Director of Finance and Accounting, (DOF), Resort Operations (Ops) is a pro-active and trusted business leader who provides financial and accounting expertise to Resort Operations on-site leaders to make timely and informed business decisions, optimize business value, and manage financial risk.
The DOF is responsible for financial compliance and adherence of the management agreement with the nonprofit property owners’ association and the financial and accounting reporting and analysis of the on-site ancillary business operations.
The DOF develops, implements and supports the delivery of financial products and services to meet the needs of the organization. The DOF ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), corporate policies and standards e.g., MVW-66 and Sarbanes Oxley. They oversee day to day operations by providing leadership, guidance and support to the sites F&A team by directing, planning, managing and executing against deliverables in a timely fashion.
The DOF’s four core work activities include, but not limited to, leading a team of on-site Finance & Accounting (F&A) professionals, business partnering with various stakeholders to execute and meet financial objectives, financial statement review and analysis, and implementation and compliance of accounting controls.
Candidate Profile
Education and Experience
Core Work Activities
Strategic Planning & Business Partnerships:
Accounting, Financial Systems & Controls:
Managing & Leading:
Financial Planning & Analysis:
Management Competenices
Leadership
Managing Execution
Building Relationships
Generating Talent and Organizational Capability
Learning and Applying Professional Expertise
o Management of Capital Resources - Determines the appropriate allocation of money used to accomplish work goals, and submits expenses according to guidelines; appropriately utilizes and maintains equipment, facilities, and materials needed to perform work activities.
o Purchasing and Materials Management - Knowledge of practices and procedures needed to maintain material, equipment and supplies; including vendor identification and contract negotiation, supply requisition and purchasing, inventory control, and when appropriate identification of environmentally appropriate materials.
o Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
o Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of P&L statements, operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling, and the reporting of financial data.
o Auditing and Reconciliation - The ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data, and create flow charts on main accounting and control cycles (A/R, AP, Cash) to facilitate understanding of key control points.
o General Finance and Accounting - The ability to perform accounting procedures, proficiently use financial systems technology, and accurately complete general ledger entries; knowledge of database structures in order to obtain financial queries; establish financial statements and forecasts with a good understanding the financials flows and the organizational needs.
o Analysis - The ability to create and maintain spreadsheets as well as analyze and summarize financial data using appropriate financial software.
o Accounting Knowledge - Knowledge of general accounting principles and current company accounting policies and procedures. This includes general accounting and financial reporting, auditing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
o Accounting and Internal Control Knowledge - Knowledge of local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (local GAAP), Marriott Vacations Worldwide Policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and controls.
o Legal - Ability to read and understand basic contract elements, e.g. royalty fees, management agreement, terms, priorities and profit distribution.
o Auditing Skills - The ability to perform auditing procedures, including the ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
o Payroll Systems - Knowledge of local payroll reporting and tax requirements, ability to effectively record wages/tax liabilities, and operate payroll software applications, including understanding the features and functions of the applications. (as applicable to site)
o Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable - Knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including knowledge of sub-ledger reconciliation and controls.
o Basic Computer Skills - Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).
o Job Specific Computer Skills – Microsoft Excel and experience with general ledger systems preferred.
o Mathematical Reasoning - Demonstrates ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
o Oral Comprehension - Demonstrates ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
o Reading Comprehension - Demonstrates understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
o Writing - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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