Regional Director of Finance

Auberge Collection•Napa, CA

About The Position

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection is hiring a Regional Director of Finance to serve as the property Director of Finance for an Auberge hotel or resort while dedicating approximately 20% of the role to financial management excellence at assigned regional properties. The position reports to the General Manager and initially to Auberge’s SVP, Operations Finance. It is responsible for strong financial performance, excellent owner relationships, operational efficiency, effective financial controls, and practical policies and procedures. At the property level, the Regional Director of Finance leads accounting and finance, the annual budget and forecasts, financial analysis and projections, compliance and statutory reporting, cash-flow management, internal controls, and the development of finance team members. At the regional level, the role provides accounting and finance leadership to assigned properties and their Directors of Finance, reviews financial and internal-control practices, supports regional leaders, monitors financial forecasts and working capital, represents Auberge in owner and asset-manager meetings, and helps ensure compliance with management agreements and company policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Prior experience as a hotel property finance leader, preferably in a complex hotel environment, overseeing at least two hotels.
Excellent understanding of the Uniform System of Accounts and its application under local accounting standards.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software.
Extensive experience with hotel financial reporting systems, policies and procedures, and management agreements.
Experience with operating and financial agreements, including demonstrated success evaluating risks and developing proactive mitigation strategies.
Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, including the ability to present large volumes of complex information clearly and concisely to senior management and owners.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Hotel-opening knowledge and experience.
International experience.
Experience with residential or Home Owner Association accounting and finance.
Experience in the luxury hotel segment.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead the hotel’s accounting and finance functions.
Lead annual budget development and subsequent forecasts, and work with executive team members on the annual business plan.
Deliver accurate and timely financial information, provide analysis, and prepare short- and long-term projections.
Maintain the hotel’s books and records in compliance with local tax regulations, local accounting standards, company policies, and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry.
Collaborate with hotel management, company leadership, and owners to optimize hotel cash flows.
Manage relationships with the hotel’s banks, lenders, and vendors to support efficient hotel operations.
Implement company policies and procedures and develop documented processes suited to local statutory and operating requirements.
Maintain effective internal controls to minimize business, fraud, and financial reporting risks.
Deal honestly and fairly with clients, customers, suppliers, and financial partners.
Support the professional development of hotel finance team members by identifying training needs and supporting necessary training.
Maintain awareness of and adherence to applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Ensure safe and proper storage and access for contracts, leases, and other financial records.
Prepare statutory reports accurately and on time and submit required tax filings and payments.
Work with executive team members to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
Provide accounting and finance leadership and supervision to the accounting functions and Directors of Finance in the assigned region.
Conduct periodic financial and internal-control reviews of regional hotels for compliance with company policies and procedures.
Mentor, train, and develop regional Directors of Finance.
Liaise with regional General Managers to monitor the business leadership performance of their Directors of Finance.
Monitor regional hotel financial and cash forecasts, performance targets, and working capital needs.
Represent Auberge as regional financial leader in meetings with hotel owners and asset managers.
Monitor compliance with regional hotel management agreements and advise company leadership of potential risks or conflicts.
Collaborate with regional hotel management teams on financial strategies that support Auberge’s objectives, profitability, and compliance.