Director of Finance

Greenwood Hospitality Group•Monterey, CA

8d•$160,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance is the hotel’s financial manager and leads the short- and long-term planning and daily operations of the finance department. The role establishes, coordinates, and administers financial systems, internal controls, and the hotel capital plan; prepares and reviews budgets, forecasts, operating results, financial reports, and tax returns; and ensures compliance with government regulations and company, franchise, and ownership requirements. The Director of Finance recommends department budgets and objectives, manages within approved plans, and serves on the hotel’s Executive Committee, providing timely reports to help management achieve financial results. Accounting transactions or control procedures not specifically addressed in company policy, or requiring interpretation, are coordinated with the Regional Vice President and Corporate Controller. The position has fiduciary responsibility to the company and management, supervises 2–10 employees, and may travel to other company hotels and corporate offices for meetings, training, and task forces. The schedule is 40–50 hours over five days, with days and times varying based on business needs. Work is performed indoors throughout the work period.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of accounting, finance, and the hospitality profession.
Working knowledge of major business areas and the ability to integrate and communicate that information.
Professional certification such as CPA, or equivalent experience.
Ability to study, analyze, and interpret complex activities or information to improve practices or develop new approaches.
Ability to make decisions based on general policies and procedures.
Communication skills to negotiate, convince, sell, and influence professionals, management, and hotel guests.
Excellent speech communication skills for training and working with management and employees.
Strong comprehension and literacy skills for reports, computers, and ledgers.
Four-year college degree, preferably in accounting, or equivalent education or experience.
Five to ten years of employment in a related position with this company or another organization.
Ability to perform limited lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of up to 15–20 pounds.
Limited bending or kneeling and mobility between offices and departments.

Responsibilities

Establish, coordinate, and administer plans to control operations, including profit planning, sales forecasts, expense budgets, capital needs, cost standards, and procedures.
Formulate local accounting policy, coordinate systems and procedures, and prepare operating data and special reports comparing performance with plans and standards.
Report and interpret operating results to management and ownership, providing timely information to support profit maximization.
Advise management on the financial impact of business decisions affecting objectives, policies, organizational structure, and procedures.
Establish and administer tax filing and government reporting procedures to ensure accurate and timely compliance.
Monitor compliance with hotel and accounting policies, legal requirements, and contractual obligations using internal controls, auditing, and security procedures; report deviations to the General Manager and appropriate regional management.
Manage the installation and maintenance of accounting computer systems and equipment.
Consult and coordinate with the Regional Vice President and Corporate Controller on accounting transactions or control procedures that require interpretation or are not specifically covered by company policy.
Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Executive Committee and disseminate financial reports to management.
Perform special projects and other assigned responsibilities.
Travel to company hotels and corporate offices for meetings, training, and task forces.
Supervise 2–10 employees.
Cultivate and lead the Greenwood EFFECT culture and embrace Greenwood Core Values.