Director of Finance - Luxury Hotel

We are one of the most highly-regarded, luxury hotel companies in the world - a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs, which each possess a unique individuality and crafted approach to luxury that is expressed through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious, yet unobtrusive service. We have been recognized as one of the top luxury brands in the world by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, among others.

In addition to an amazing company culture we offer a number of perks and benefits to attract top talent including strong salaries, bonuses, travel, and the opportunity to be based in a luxury environment with the ambiance of a gorgeous Italian countryside villa.

You will be responsible for driving strong financial performance at the hotel while enhancing owner relationships. We look to the person in this position to deliver superior financial performance, ensure operational efficiencies, implement effective financial controls, and put in place practical, non-bureaucratic policies and procedures.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial input into the formulation and implementation of the Hotel Strategic Plan and Budget, and any other key strategic planning exercises.
• Maximize cash flow performance of the hotel.
• Establish adequate controls for all revenues and expenses and protection of assets.
• Deal honestly and fairly with clients, customers, suppliers, and financial partners. Our reputation and long-term success depend on establishing mutually beneficial relationships.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial information and provide analysis interpretations and projections.
• Take responsibility for the professional development of all Hotel staff. This includes identifying training needs and supporting the funding of necessary training. Maintain an awareness of and adherence to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Ensure safe and proper storage and access for all contracts, leases and other financial records.
• Establish adequate controls for all revenues and expenses and protection of assets.
• Deal honestly and fairly with clients, customers, suppliers, and financial partners. Our reputation and long-term success depend on establishing mutually beneficial relationships.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial information and provide analysis interpretations and projections.
• Take responsibility for the professional development of all Hotel staff. This includes identifying training needs and supporting the funding of necessary training.
• Maintain an awareness of and adherence to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Ensure safe and proper storage and access for all contracts, leases and other financial records.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Prior experience as a property finance leader
• Excellent understanding of the Uniform System of Accounts
• Total proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software
• Deep experience with hotel financial reporting systems, policies and procedures, and management agreements
• Experience with operating and financial agreements; demonstrated success in evaluating risks and developing proactive strategies and plans to mitigate business issues
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills; ability to take large volumes of complex information and present in a clear and concise manner to senior management and owners