Director of Finance

Aparium Hotel Group - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Senior

Atlanta, GA

Accommodation

About the position

The Director of Finance at Hotel Granada is responsible for overseeing the accounting and finance functions of the hotel, ensuring compliance with GAAP and the AHLA Uniform System of Accounts. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance financial responsibilities with the importance of engaging and valuing hotel staff. The Director will collaborate closely with the General Manager and the Executive Committee to make sound financial decisions and promote a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce the company's Art + Science ideologies to ensure the experiences of translocal hospitality, intuitive service, and collaboration are implemented and modeled by yourself and every leader of the hotel.
• Lead and be responsible for the accounting and finance procedures, practices, and policies for the hotel, ensuring the execution and of all accounting tasks and required deadlines are achieved.
• Lead the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the hotel; working collaboratively to establish and recommend to management major economic objectives and policies for the Hotel.
• Develop and implement procedures and necessary training to promote the efficient, effective, and timely completion of accounting activities by property accountants and managers, and those responsible for cash handling.
• Provide financial analysis as required from Aparium key stakeholders; and readily collaborate with EVP of Finance, VP of Finance, GM on hotel financial goals through reports and advising; responsible for tracking and preparing cash flow statements.
• Administer, maintain, and enforce legal and finance compliance initiatives, policies, and procedures (including SOX, PCI, and other legal financial reporting); and ensure adherence to Aparium policies and procedures and all applicable laws.
• Oversee the hotel's financial reporting and records management; coordinate and liaise with internal and external audits, prepare reports required by regulatory agencies; and identify and communicate process inefficiencies or operational issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Ensure Hotel Management Agreement compliance, which includes negotiating, administering, and monitoring contracts with hotel's vendors, being a liaison to hotel owners, other hotel departments, and assist with the finance department and hotel-related issues.
• Advise management of tax code revisions and desirable operational adjustments; ensure timely payment and file all federal, state & local sales taxes & fees, payroll, and vendor invoices; and of course, safeguard hotel resources, assets, and risk management assessments.
• Actively participate in the interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and motivating team members to create an environment that nurtures ideas and develops a future talent for succession planning.
• Ensure a sense of belonging for associates by upholding the company's values and guidelines for a Respectful Workplace, Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive environment, behaviors outlined within the Manager Code of Conduct, and Work Rules outlined in the Associate Handbook.
• Role model the company's open-door policy and employee engagement practices, which makes the hotel a great place to work; demonstrate a positive work ethic and environment; consistently guide and monitor business ethics and good business practice, and perform other job-related duties as requested.
• Demonstrates a passion for 'being in the know' by spending time in departments, attending shift briefings or department meetings; exhibits servant leadership by lending a hand during 'crunch' time.
• Displays a collaborative spirit with peers and managers by exchanging ideas and valuing differing opinions; facilitates focus groups and identifies methods for employees to voice ideas or recommendations and ensures remedies are implemented.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting and finance management experience; we like to see that you have worked yourself up the ranks, so you understand the responsibilities and tasks of your team.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality is preferred though not required if you have years of proven experience.
• Background in hotel accounting would be great so you understand the intricacies and vernacular of hotel accounting, specifically AHLA Uniform System of Accounts.
• Previous exposure and experience in leading and implementing human resources practices, such as recruitment and hiring processes, investigating employee relation cases, and meaningful engagement activities.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule as sometimes 'month-end' responsibilities and tasks need extra attention to ensure accuracy.