Director of Finance

AD1 Global is a growing and successful Hospitality management company that is looking for an experienced Director of Finance to work in their Kissimmee, FL property the Wyndham Celebration.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Manage the financial operations of the hotel to ensure the security of the assets of the company in a centralized accounting environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage day-to-day operations and assignments of Accounting staff, plan and organize work, communicate goals, and schedule/assign work to ensure all accounting standards are maintained. Advise staff of formal policies and procedures, identify options, and resolve issues. Recommend and/or initiate salary, disciplinary, or other staffing-related actions by company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues.
• Ensure all staff members are properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions.
• Manage the accounting department including receivables, payables, and cash handling functions.
• Prepare financial analysis of hotel operations including variance explanation and make recommendations to ensure the achievement of business goals.
• Develop and implement financial control procedures and systems; maintain documents for audits of hotel accounts; ensure compliance with government regulations and contractual agreements.
• Direct preparation of budgets and financial forecasts and reporting.
• Oversee the processes of credit extension and collection of overdue accounts.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Catering, Sales, Reservations, Accounting, and Front Office.
• Distribute outlook and forecast information as an up to date management tool for operating departments
• Participate in local recognized professional and industry organizations
• Review rates and recommends rate strategy to the General Manager; participate in sales strategy meetings
• Review of operating equipment stores to avoid unnecessary/excessive purchases and to eliminate (or at least be aware) of obsolete slow-moving items
• Ensure all accounts are reconciled on monthly basis, review and approve those reconciliation’s
• Ensure payments are made to IHG (All Fees and billings) as fast as possible
• Interact with outside contacts:
• Guests – to resolve billing disputes and answer questions; to provide service to accounts
• Regulatory agencies – to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and contractual agreements
• HMG Accounting staff and Regional Dir Hotel Finance – to coordinate financial/accounting information, budget preparation, clarify issues and resolve problems as needed
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent
• Five years in hotel accounting or internal audit with three years in a controller role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must speak fluent English.

This job requires the ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Communicating with other people

Other:

• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.
• Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Orlando, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person