Director of Finance, Task Force

- Senior

Bethesda, MD

Accommodation

About the position

Join our team as a Task Force Director of Finance and become one of the authors of our story. As part of the Auberge family, you will be responsible for supporting the overall Finance function and providing on-site leadership at our properties during periods of turnover. When you are not traveling to assist one of our incredible resorts, you will be reviewing hotel balance sheets and providing support with reconciliations, reviewing cash flow forecasts, and assisting with other special projects. This position will ideally be based in the Bethesda, MD office and is perfect for a travel enthusiast who enjoys a wide variety of tasks and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the local team through their day-to-day activities.
• Partner with the General Manager and other department leaders to drive strong financial performance and internal controls at the hotel.
• Lead the month-end close process and ensure that all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled each month.
• Ensure that all Cash, AP, AR, Purchasing, and GL functions are managed effectively.
• Focus on labor management, including leadership in weekly labor meetings.
• Re-forecast monthly revenues and expenses.
• Prepare and submit monthly sales tax returns.
• Update cash flow forecasts on a monthly basis.
• Participate in Executive Committee meetings and monthly owner calls to review monthly financial results.
• Support internal, external, and government audit requests.
• Model ENRICH values to all team members across the resort.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations across the portfolio.
• Engage in balance sheet reconciliations, as necessary.
• Review cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare budgets for pre-opening properties.
• Assist with other ad hoc projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a management role with prior experience as a Director of Finance or similar role in a resort/hotel environment.
• Sound experience with hotel financial reporting software and systems, policies and procedures, and management agreements.
• Experience managing operating contracts and agreements.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills; ability to take large volumes of complex information and present in a clear and concise manner to senior management and owners.