Director of Finance

Omni Hotels & Resorts•New Haven, CT

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance directs the accounting and control functions at the Omni New Haven Hotel, ensuring timely reporting of operating results and maintaining the integrity of the management information system. The role also advises hotel and corporate leadership on financial performance and helps ensure compliance with financial, legal, tax, treasury, and insurance requirements.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience as a hotel or resort Director of Finance.
Previous hotel experience.
Experience as an Assistant Controller or Public Accounting Senior/Management.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work under pressure.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends.

Nice To Haves

A BS or BA in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting or Finance is highly preferred but not required.
Full general ledger experience and month-end closing experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise all accounting functions.
Prepare financial statements within the corporate closing schedule and in accordance with Omni Policies and Procedures.
Analyze and interpret financial results to assist and advise the General Manager and the Omni Corporate Team.
Maintain monthly balance sheet analyses with supporting detail.
Prepare accurate monthly cash flow statements and projections, and provide them on request.
Prepare timely and accurate sales, use, and occupancy tax returns, as well as other required external reports or returns.
Ensure compliance with the management agreement and related legal documents, including understanding their financial responsibilities and effects on the hotel's and Corporate's financial positions.
Maintain effective system and control procedures in accordance with the policies and procedures manuals.
Accurately compile and submit required financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and other information within specified time limits; identify variances and recommend improvements as appropriate.
Review forecasts and budgets prepared by the hotel management team to ensure owners, the General Manager, and Omni Corporate Management receive reasonable and achievable performance guidelines.
Ensure legal, treasury, and tax documentation is properly maintained and secured, and statutory and fiscal reporting requirements are met, including governmental permit and license requirements.
Ensure adequate insurance coverage is maintained to protect hotel assets, with particular regard to the management contract.
Ensure adequate controls are installed and maintained to protect hotel assets against loss or misappropriation.