Director of Finance

Kimpton Alton Hotel (Crestline Hotels and Resorts)•San Francisco, CA

8d•$130,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is hiring a Director of Finance for the Kimpton Alton in San Francisco. As a key Executive Committee Member, the Director of Finance directs the hotel’s financial activities, including planning, procurement, and investments. The role oversees financial reporting, accounting, budgeting, payroll, audits, financial controls, and staff performance, and advises management on financial objectives and actions.

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) preferred, or four years of equivalent work experience.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and file annual tax returns, or prepare 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 employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.
Delegate authority for receiving, disbursing, banking, protecting, and safeguarding funds, securities, and financial instruments.
Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and accounting standards.
Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.
Receive, record, and authorize disbursement requests in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Monitor financial activities, including reserve levels, to ensure legal and regulatory requirements are met.
Monitor and evaluate accounting and other financial staff performance, and recommend and implement personnel actions.
Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
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, current, 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 direction and assistance to organizational units on accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and the efficient control and use of financial resources.
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 work.
Determine depreciation rates for capitalized items and advise management on purchasing, leasing, or disposing of such items.