Area Director of Finance

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants•Denver, CO

About The Position

As an Area Director of Finance at Kimpton, you're a strategic partner who works with General Managers and Directors of Operations to provide financial expertise and achieve business goals. You direct accounting and control functions at your area properties while ensuring timely reporting of operating results and maintaining the integrity of the management information system.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Studies is preferred. Master's Degree and/or CPA is a plus.
3 to 4 years of director-level experience in hospitality finance is preferred.
Outstanding communication skills and the ability to implement strategic plans.
Excellent financial modeling, project management, and critical thinking skills with a strong work ethic.
Prior experience with PeopleSoft or similar accounting package, SAP/BPC is preferred.
Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (with an emphasis on Excel).

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, support and mentor Directors of Finance (DOFs) in your region to be true business partners.
Review of financial documents and monthly P&L packages prior to issuance.
Complete quarterly balance sheet reviews in Blackline and communicate any outstanding issues and/or liabilities regional leader.
Work in conjunction with Ops, Sales, and Revenue teams to complete area scrubs of budgets prior to submission to the regional team.
Build and maintain good relationships with all asset managers and attend all owner reviews.
Monitor hotel cash flow projections and ensure we are aligned with funding and distribution requirements per the HOA.
Ensure Sales and Use Tax laws are being followed and provide leadership for your teams with respect to tax audits.
Plan and coordinate all openings and transitions in your area to include the opening checklist, stub budgets, proration schedules, recruiting, hiring and training all finance staff.
Actively participate on the area team and collaborate with fellow Area DOFs on projects, policies, and procedures, etc.
Provide accounting teams with the resources, training, and empowerment to carry out their responsibilities. Develop each person's talents and skills to their full potential to improve their contribution to the success of the business.
Monitor financial performance by ensuring internal controls are in place, monitoring controls to ensure maximum flow and profit, ensuring DOFs are performing, etc.