Director of Finance
About The Position
Responsible for consistently delivering results contributing to the mission and overall success of the Resort. The incumbent assumes overall responsibilities for the resort’s finance and accounting functions, closely partnering with key employees of the property (and organization) to ensure profit growth. The role is collaborative and one providing support to various operational teams in guest service efforts and/or problem-solving. About Cote Hospitality: www.cotefamily.com For over 100 years, this family-owned company has distinguished itself by providing unique, transformative experiences and exceptional memories. Our resorts provide an array of services including accommodations, golf, spa food & beverage, retail, equestrian and conference/event opportunities. Our camps provide transformational memories that our attendees carry with them forever. The Cote Family has invested in its current ventures and is poised for further growth. COTECares CoteCares is our “Way of Life”. We believe in enriching the lives of those within our community and this inspires us to create transformative experiences and exceptional memories. Our associate journey begins and ends with a positive work environment and experience for our team. CoteCares is the namesake for our culture, and our commitment to a culture where all associates feel respected, safe, empowered, appreciated, excited, included and a sense of belonging to something extremely special. Whether it be through community involvement or internally working with each other, CoteCares expresses our world and what we want it to be. Career Pathing & Growth: This role has considerable growth potential, as the role may expand concurrent with company expansion, as corporate or other field opportunities present themselves. The incumbent, depending on performance and interest, may elevate.
Requirements
- Analytical, problem-solving skills must be strengths.
- Proven ability to lead hospitality/resort accounting and/or finance teams.
- Demonstrated flexibility and team-orientation in project work.
- Ability to understand guest needs/demands, and exceed them.
- Ability to encourage/ensure collaboration amongst managers/departments.
- Strong listener and communicator.
- Ability to set expectations and hold others accountable (while team-building empathetically).
- Multi-tasking skills, and ability to share focus on many tasks/initiatives simultaneously.
- Ability to stand, and, walk, 4 to 5 hours at a time, climb stairs, reach, bend, taste, see, hear, smell and feel or touch.
- Must be willing to step into any task/assignment to ensure the job gets done.
- The position may require the ability to lift over 20 pounds occasionally.
- BA Degree in accounting, finance or hospitality highly desired.
- Familiarity with Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry and GAAP preferred.
- Two (2) or more years of hospitality managing a finance or accounting department/division.
- Strong Excel skills required.
- Experience evaluating system/labor efficiency gaps.
- Management/leadership experience at a full-service resort required.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the development/monitoring of the annual operating and capital budgets for the resort, as well as the monthly forecast.
- Prepares the resort’s financial statements and coordinates with outside auditors to file necessary state/federal forms.
- Monitors expenses including AP and payroll for adherence to budget & forecast; recommends adjustments when necessary.
- Supports, from a financial perspective, General Manager in initiating, implementing and executing property goals.
- Directs/coordinates insurance programs to cover known risks to the organization (GL, W/C, ELI).
- Attracts and retains the best possible employees, and provides for their on-going development.
- Assists in preparing all financial materials for review by the Company CFO, CEO and/or the Board.
- Maintains efficient organization of the Finance/Accounting Teams, streamlining operation and eliminating redundancies.
- Liaises with various departments to ensure the delivery of the utmost in guest service and revenue generation.
- Adheres to all property/company policies & procedures, ensuring others do the same.
- Ensures and supports all departments in terms of coverage, scheduling, service, as deemed necessary.
- Other duties may be assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
