Finance Manager

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial analysis of hotel operations including variance explanation and make recommendations to ensure the achievement of business goals.
• Prepare hotel and department budgets and financial forecasts and reporting.
• Ensure all accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and oversee the process of credit extension and collection of overdue accounts.
• Review rates and recommend rate strategy to the General Manager; participate in sales strategy meetings.
• Manage accounts payable to balance cash flow and reputation with suppliers.
• Manage day-to-day staffing requirements, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance.
• Educate and train all team members in compliance with federal, state and local laws and safety regulations. Ensure staff is properly trained and has the tools and equipment to carry out job duties.
• Maintain relations with outside contacts including owners, asset managers, guest, regulatory agencies, others as needed.
• Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to all guest questions, complaints and/or requests to ensure a high level of guest satisfaction.
• Audit and oversee the accuracy of all guest billing.
• Assists in control and collection of outstanding guest and city ledger accounts.
• Develop and implement financial control procedures and systems; maintain documents for audits of hotel accounts and inventories; ensure ethical accounting practices in compliance with government regulations and contractual agreements.
• Distribute outlook and forecast information as an up-to-date management tool for departments to identify cost savings.
• Review operating equipment stores to avoid unnecessary/excessive purchases and to eliminate and or be aware of slow-moving items.
• Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager on duty.
• This is the top job managing the accounting function for a full-service hotel. Typically supervises a staff of professional and/or clerical accounting positions.

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Accounting or Finance and three years in hotel accounting or internal audit with one year in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must speak fluent English.

Core Competencies

• True Attitude: being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with guests
• True Confidence: having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving guests the confidence that they can trust you, to help and support them during their stay
• True Listening: focusing on what your guest is saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what the guest wants and needs
• True Responsiveness: is about providing guests with what they need, and doing so in a timely and caring manner

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