Assistant Director of Finance

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts • Santa Barbara, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Four Seasons is powered by its people, a collective of individuals committed to excellence and treating each other with respect. The company aims to create amazing experiences for guests, residents, and partners through luxury with genuine heart, fostering a world-class employee experience and company culture. The Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore in Santa Barbara offers a unique career opportunity in an idyllic setting, surrounded by lush gardens and ocean breezes. The resort, located in the American Riviera, combines Spanish coastal elegance with modern design. Employees can enjoy the Mediterranean climate, world-class beaches, and proximity to wine country, fostering a deep sense of community. The role of Assistant Director of Finance involves assisting the Director of Finance in managing all financial aspects of the Resort's operation, ensuring adherence to local and corporate policies, and overseeing the daily functions of the Finance and Accounting office. This position is crucial for the reopening of the newly remodeled resort.

Requirements

• University degree – major in accounting or finance preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years management experience in the related position with Four Seasons or the hospitality industry.
• Experience in hotel operations, preferably Four Seasons or other luxury service environments.
• Experience managing in diverse cultures.
• Working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and job knowledge of all positions in Accounting, Purchasing and Food and Beverage control.
• Excellent understanding of Month-End Process including, but not limited to, preparation of financial statements, accruals and journal entries, maintain reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to coach, teach, and mentor others to improve performance.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Requires exceptional knowledge of and ability to operate computer equipment to include all Microsoft Office products.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with department heads.
• Strategic, analytical and have solid business acumen.
• Must be fluent in English.
• US work authorization is required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline finance employees in ensuring that established cultural and core standards are met, daily activities and planning for department operation.
• Assist the Director of Finance in the administration of all financial aspects of the hotel's operation including residences operations.
• Meet with the Director of Finance on a regular basis to communicate all accounting activities and results of the Accounting office meeting or any other related issues.
• Prepare financial statements, accruals and journal entries, maintain reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Run Daily Cash Position report and maintain the highest level of investment of excess funds in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Assist the Director of Finance in preparation of all budgets, forecasts and audits (internal/external).
• Ensure the outstanding liability for all revenue/profit related fees is accurate and complies with the respective Management Agreement(s).
• Ensure that monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts are prepared and all bank reconciliations are countersigned by Director of Finance on a monthly and on a quarterly basis; Director of Finance approves all reconciliations paying special attention to reconciling items.
• Monitor and control expenses of the hotel paying special attention to the daily reporting and address issues that not only have material effect, but also effect the guest experience.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance and assist in other areas of the accounting office as needed.

Benefits

• Dynamic Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
• Inclusive and diverse employee engagement events all year-round
• Competitive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, and 401k Retirement Plan) as well as Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Sick Pay, Disability Coverage and Life Insurance
• Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts around the world
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you elevate your craft.
• And so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees