Director of Finance

Crestline Hotels & Resorts•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is hiring a Director of Finance for the Kimpton Alton in San Francisco. As a key member of the hotel’s Executive Committee, the Director of Finance directs the hotel’s financial activities, including planning, procurement, and investments. The role oversees financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting, and advises management on financial objectives, policies, and actions. The position requires hotel experience in accounting or finance management and computer skills. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent work experience. Familiarity with Microsoft Office is preferred. The listed annual salary is $130,000–$145,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Hotel experience in accounting or finance management is required.
Computer skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university), or equivalent work experience.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Prepare and file annual tax returns or provide financial information for outside accountants to complete tax returns.
Prepare or direct the preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial forecasts, annual budgets, and reports required by regulatory agencies.
Supervise staff performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.
Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state directives, and accounting standards.
Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
Receive, record, and authorize disbursement requests in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Monitor financial activities and details, including reserve levels, to ensure legal and regulatory requirements are met.
Evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff and recommend or implement personnel actions.
Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel.
Coordinate and direct financial planning, budgeting, procurement, and investment activities.
Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
Analyze past, present, and expected financial operations to identify development opportunities and areas for improvement.
Advise management on short- and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
Provide other organizational units with direction and assistance on accounting and budgeting policies, procedures, and financial resource controls.
Evaluate funding needs and investment of surpluses and make recommendations.
Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management.
Receive cash and checks and make deposits.
Compute, withhold, and account for payroll deductions.
Perform tax planning.
Determine depreciation rates for capitalized items and advise management on purchasing, leasing, or disposing of those items.