Director of Finance

Description

Are you a detail-oriented person with a passion for hospitality? Do you enjoy analyzing information to come up with solutions? Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is looking for a financially savvy individual to join our Executive team!

With Crescent Hotels & Resorts you have an opportunity showcase your skills and shine bright with a company who cares. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, bonus potential, and world-wide travel discounts with paid time off to enjoy them!

If you are looking for a place to bring your talents, Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is the place you belong!

JOB OVERVIEW:

As the hotel’s Director of Finance, you would be instrumental to the success of the hotel by directing the financial activities of the hotel, safeguarding its assets, and preparing all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and Crescent Standards.

REPORTS TO: General Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Direct and administer all financial operations of the hotel to include, but not limited to, asset protection, financial reporting, systems management, hotel-wide budget and forecasting, and department management,
• Interview, hire, train, and conduct performance evaluations on accounting team.
• Monitor and approve all sales, purchases, salaries and expenses of the hotel.
• Assist and instruct hotel department heads in the interpretation and analysis of financial data
• Prepare, review, and present the Monthly Report of Operations.
• Prepare forecasts and budgets as required (Annual, Revised Annual, Monthly, and/or on Crescent/Owner's requests).
• Oversee all contracts and legal agreements, and assist hotel management in maintaining all licenses, permits, insurance and contracts.
• Establish and audit all internal financial controls, including purchasing, cash handling and disbursements, inventories, and hotel equipment.
• Maintain compliance with Crescent Hotels & Resorts standards and regulations to ensure safe and efficient operation of the hotel.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years work experience in a leadership role in hotel accounting
• Strong financial analysis background
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Ability to effectively solve discrepancies and disputes
• Strong knowledge of excel
• Birchstreet experience preferred
• ProfitSage experience preferred
• M3 experience preferred
• Marriott Systems experience preferred
• Lightspeed experience preferred