Director of Finance | DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport

Crescent Careers•Newark, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises and directs the financial activities of the hotel, safeguards the assets, and prepares all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and Crescent Standards. This role involves interviewing, hiring, training, recommending performance evaluations, resolving problems, providing open communication, and recommending discipline and/or termination when appropriate. The Director of Finance monitors and approves all sales, purchases, salaries, and expenses of the hotel. They analyze financial data of operations to advise hotel management and assist in maintaining an efficient operation. Responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, and presenting the Monthly Report of Operations, as well as preparing forecasts and budgets as required (Annual, Revised Annual, Monthly, and/or on Crescent/Owner's requests). The role also oversees all contracts and legal agreements, and assists hotel management in maintaining all licenses, permits, insurance, and contracts. Additionally, the Director of Finance establishes and audits all internal financial controls, including purchasing, cash handling and disbursements, inventories, hotel equipment, master keys, and associates time records. Effective communication, both verbally and in writing, is essential for providing clear direction to staff. Compliance with attendance rules and availability to work on a regular basis are required, along with performing any other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Five years' experience as a Director of Finance or Controller in a full-service hotel.
Ability to read, write and speak the English language fluently.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Must have knowledge of departmental operations.
Must have knowledge of computers and training techniques.
Must have knowledge of business law; federal, state and local taxes; as well as Department of Labor regulations.
Must have knowledge of insurance, employee benefits, insurance and workers’ compensation claims, and liability.
Ability to exercise judgment in evaluating situations and in making sound decisions.

Nice To Haves

Brand experience preferred.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule.
Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
Can communicate well with guests.
Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct the financial activities of the hotel.
Safeguard the assets of the hotel.
Prepare all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and Crescent Standards.
Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
Monitor and approve all sales, purchases, salaries, and expenses of the hotel.
Analyze financial data of operations to advise hotel management and assist in maintaining an efficient operation.
Prepare, review, and present the Monthly Report of Operations.
Prepare forecasts and budgets as required (Annual, Revised Annual, Monthly, and/or on Crescent/Owner's requests).
Oversee all contracts and legal agreements.
Assist hotel management in maintaining all licenses, permits, insurance, and contracts.
Establish and audit all internal financial controls, including purchasing, cash handling and disbursements, inventories, hotel equipment, master keys, and associates time records.
Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.