Accor Group - Berkeley, CA
posted 5 months ago
The Director of Finance & Business Support (DOF) at Accor provides strategic leadership and functional guidance to Operations Leaders, Partners, Executive Committees, and Department Heads, ensuring optimal business decisions for hotels within the region. This role involves interaction with various stakeholders, including ownership groups, asset managers, hotel legal counsel, insurance companies, tax consultants, auditors, and banks, to effectively control the assets of the business. As a key member of the core executive team, the DOF is expected to be a highly motivated team player with strong accounting, communication, business presentation, and analytical skills, as well as a proven track record in multi-unit business and finance leadership. The core responsibilities of the DOF include fostering a culture of business partnering with the Resort General Manager and the VP of Finance & Business Support, focusing on achieving optimal operating performance and returns for Accor and its owners. This involves developing and managing key relationships with division heads and senior managers to provide financial support and understanding of both short and long-term financial plans. The DOF is also responsible for enhancing the business acumen of resort leadership teams, ensuring they understand the impact of financial components on overall business performance. In terms of financial planning, reporting, and analysis, the DOF will analyze and interpret financial data, communicate meaningful variations in operations, and lead the development and implementation of benchmarking techniques to enhance revenues and improve productivity. The role also includes overseeing the preparation of annual budgets, capital budgets, and rolling forecasts, ensuring compliance with various accounting standards and policies. Additionally, the DOF will manage compliance and risk by ensuring adherence to the Uniform Chart of Accounts and Accor Policies & Procedures, while also monitoring the safekeeping of hotel leases and contracts. The position requires a thorough understanding of policies and procedures, and the DOF will champion best practices within the resort to achieve compliance. People and talent management is another critical aspect of the role, where the DOF will work within the Talent Management System to ensure departmental performance is productive, plan for future staffing needs, and coordinate coverage for property vacancies. The ideal candidate will possess an Accounting Designation, a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business or Finance, and a minimum of five years of experience as a Director of Finance in a hotel or resort setting.