Director of Finance

Auberge Collection • Austin, TX

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance will be responsible for driving strong financial performance at the hotel while enhancing owner relationships. This role is expected to deliver superior financial performance, ensure operational efficiencies, implement effective financial controls, and establish practical, non-bureaucratic policies and procedures. The position will lead the financial input into the formulation and implementation of the Hotel Strategic Plan and Budget, and any other key strategic planning exercises. Key responsibilities include maximizing cash flow performance, establishing adequate controls for all revenues and expenses and protection of assets, dealing honestly and fairly with clients, customers, suppliers, and financial partners, delivering accurate and timely financial information with analysis, interpretations, and projections, taking responsibility for the professional development of all Hotel team members, and maintaining an awareness of and adherence to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. The role also ensures safe and proper storage and access for all contracts, leases, and other financial records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Prior experience as a hotel 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

Nice To Haves

• Preferred finance experience at an Auberge property
• HOA finance and accounting experience

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.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial information and provide analysis interpretations and projections.
• Take responsibility for the professional development of all Hotel team members. 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager