Director of Finance

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

As an Area Director of Finance at Kimpton, you serve as a strategic partner to General Managers and Directors of Operations, providing financial expertise to help achieve business goals. You direct accounting and control functions at properties in your area, ensure timely reporting of operating results, and maintain the integrity of the management information system. The role also involves developing finance teams, supporting hotel operations, and safeguarding financial performance and controls.

Requirements

Outstanding communication skills and the ability to implement strategic plans.
Excellent financial modeling, project management, and critical-thinking skills, with a strong work ethic.
Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Studies preferred.
Master's degree and/or CPA is a plus.
Three to four years of director-level experience in hospitality finance preferred.
Prior experience with PeopleSoft or a similar accounting package, and SAP/BPC, preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, support, and mentor Directors of Finance in the region to become business partners.
Review financial documents and monthly P&L packages before they are issued.
Complete quarterly balance sheet reviews in Blackline and communicate outstanding issues or liabilities to the regional leader.
Work with Operations, Sales, and Revenue teams to review area budgets before submission to the regional team.
Build relationships with asset managers and attend owner reviews.
Monitor hotel cash flow projections and ensure alignment with funding and distribution requirements under the HOA.
Ensure compliance with Sales and Use Tax laws and lead teams through tax audits.
Plan and coordinate property openings and transitions, including opening checklists, stub budgets, proration schedules, and recruiting, hiring, and training finance staff.
Participate on the area team and collaborate with fellow Area Directors of Finance on projects, policies, and procedures.
Provide accounting teams with resources, training, and support, and develop team members' skills and contributions to the business.
Monitor financial performance by ensuring internal controls are in place and effective, promoting maximum cash flow and profit, and ensuring Directors of Finance perform their responsibilities.