Director of Finance

Edgewater Hotel, A Noble House Hotel•Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Director of Finance oversees and directs the Finance department's day-to-day operations and provides strategic leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or Hospitality, or a related field, required.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Accounting/Finance management role, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
Knowledge of POS systems
Proficient in computer applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Systems orientation, including PC applications (Excel and Word) and point-of-sale systems for lodging, food and beverage, and retail.
Leadership and analytical skills proven through experience.
Provide clear and legible instructions and communication.
Perform job functions with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail.
Organize, prioritize, and follow up on tasks.
Remain calm and use good judgment when resolving problems.
Follow directions carefully.
Recognize the needs of guests and provide them with the service they require.
Cohesively work with co-workers.
Maintain the confidentiality of guest information and resort information
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Professional appearance and presentation required.
Meet NHHR background screening requirements.
Ability to positively interact with diverse personalities, including co-workers, subordinates, guests, and purveyors in a variety of work situations.
Must have active listening and effective communication skills.
Ability to develop results-oriented staff through effective training, evaluation, motivation, coaching and counseling.
Ability to assist others in developing needed skills for effective job performance.
Ability to positively distribute responsibility to others to meet objectives and achieve desired results.
Ability to recognize problems and to find solutions creatively and expeditiously.
Ability to set priorities and use initiative; solid decision-maker.
Ability to be detail-oriented, multi-task and effectively prioritize in a continuously changing environment.
Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment.
Performing the duties of this position involves extensive and continuous standing and walking.
Routine activities require the employee to be able to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
The employee is frequently required to lift to 25 pounds.
The vision requirements include the ability to adjust focus, peripheral vision, and close vision.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze financial statements and compile financial reports.
Establish financial reporting policies and procedures.
Determine ways to reduce the hotel's expenses by monitoring its financial reports.
Prepares and reviews annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and ensures that all transactions are accurate.
Verifies that all taxes are charged correctly and monitors the compliance of all local taxes.
Maintains departmental codes and creates new ones.
Contributes to the annual audit by providing necessary information to auditors.
Analyze the internal control systems.
Ensures the preparation of internal and external financial statements.
Oversees Payroll and Labor controls
Optimization of market mix and distribution channels for overall hotel profitability.
Monitoring all distribution channels to ensure effective inventory and rate management.
Analyzing hotel-level forecasts to ensure accuracy and proactive adjustment of strategies to mitigate losses or maximize gains.
Increase revenue and market share.
Make sure balance sheet accounts are reconciled in a timely manner each month as part of the month-end closing process.