Director of Finance & Accounting (Hotels & Resorts)

Director of Finance & Accounting - Golf Resort (Oklahoma)

A reputable, fast-growth hotel management company is recruiting a Director of Finance (“DOF”) for one of its most acclaimed and profitable resort properties in Oklahoma. This top-notch, multi-outlet corporate, golf and leisure resort is highly ranked. The Director of Finance will operate and lead a team of 4-5 accounting/finance staff at the resort, which boasts 4-5 outlets and a heavy focus on regional corporate retreats. 

Role Scope:
•    Effectively manage and communicate cash flow related issues, as required to management and ownership.
•    Accurate and timely preparation of cash-flow statements, management of receivables, cash balances, control mechanisms and timely deposits of all funds.
•    Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording with established guidelines.
•    Investigate and critique variances to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement strategies to management.
•    Monitor the capital planning process by assisting management with calculation of return on capital improvements, gathering support and monitoring the bid process, and evaluating scope of work and specifications.
•    Ensure Hotels’ compliance on all regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, legal agreements, and the proper execution of all operational taxes.
•    Support management with enforcing compliance on all accounting and finance items.
•    Coordinate the completion of all forecasts and budgets as required, with the full and active participation of EC Team and department managers.
•    Analyze data/operations to assist and advise management in maintaining the Hotels’ financial objectives.
•    Ensure that all balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations are reconciled on a timely basis.
•    Establish and continually audit all internal financial controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, credit extension, inventories, hotel assets, master keys, payroll, and employee records.
•    Direct and/or prepare all financial reports in accordance with requirements meeting various due dates and deadlines.

Experience/Requirements:
•    BS Degree is required
•    10 years of experience in hotel accounting/finance
•    Resort niche experience is highly preferred
•    Strong PMS/property systems preferred
•    MS Excel skills
•    Some management training is required
•    Sense of ownership, an operational knack for success and an eye for numbers
•    Sound, sensible management/leadership skills and attitude
•    Should hold a sense of accountability to owners, asset management and operator
•    Must have ability to help follow branding and marketing adjustments as needed

Compensation:
•    $120,000 – $130,000 base salary (depending on experience!)
•    Up to 35% annual target bonus possible
•    Excellent benefits, 401k, PTO etc.
•    Some relocation available

Please share resumes to nat.jones@cbh.com