Regional Director of Finance & Business Support

Accor Group - Wailea-Makena, HI

Part-time - Senior

Wailea-Makena, HI

Accommodation

About the position

The Regional Director of Finance & Business Support (RDOF) at Fairmont Kea Lani is a pivotal role that provides strategic leadership and functional guidance to Operations Leaders, Partners, Executive Committees, and Department Heads across multiple hotels within the region. This position is integral to ensuring optimal business decisions are made, and it involves interaction with various stakeholders including ownership groups, asset managers, hotel legal counsel, insurance companies, tax consultants, auditors, and commercial banks. The RDOF 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 RDOF will be responsible for fostering a culture of business partnering, working closely with the Regional Vice President, Hotel Directors of Finance & Business Support, and Hotel General Managers to achieve optimal operating performance and returns for Accor and its owners. This includes developing and managing key relationships to provide financial support and understanding of both short and long-term financial plans. The role also involves oversight of the Hotel Directors of Finance and Business Support in developing and implementing corrective action plans based on audit and operational reports. In addition to business partnering, the RDOF will lead financial planning, reporting, and analysis efforts, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting to regional management and the corporate office. This includes the development and implementation of benchmarking techniques to enhance revenues and improve productivity across the hotels in the region. Compliance and risk management are also critical components of this role, as the RDOF will ensure that all properties adhere to accounting policies and procedures, and will conduct regular operations risk assessments. People and talent management is another key responsibility, where the RDOF will work within the Talent Management System to optimize staffing levels, plan for future staffing needs, and ensure departmental performance is productive. This role requires a strong understanding of finance, budgeting, and accounting processes, as well as the ability to lead and develop teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and functional guidance to Operations Leaders, Partners, Executive Committees, and Department Heads.
• Develop and manage key relationships with Hotel Directors of Finance & Business Support and Hotel General Managers.
• Oversee the development and implementation of corrective action plans based on audit and operational reports.
• Promote and maximize the GOP Theoretical Flow Through concept across hotels in the region.
• Lead financial planning, reporting, and analysis efforts, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Conduct regular operations risk assessments alongside the Regional Vice President and Executive Director of Finance & Business Support.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures across all properties.
• Optimize staffing levels and plan for future staffing needs within the Talent Management System.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Finance, or a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Accounting Designation (CPA preferred) and a minimum of five years of experience as a Director of Finance in a hotel setting.
• Experience managing multiple hotels or business units is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills to assess internal and external economic and financial issues.
• Proven experience in leading and developing teams with strong communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• MBA preferred.
• Experience with accounting systems or similar financial software for financial reporting and analysis.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and matching program.
• Paid vacation, holidays, personal and sick days.
• Food & Beverage, Spa, and property-specific discounts.
• Wellness offerings and employee benefit card for discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
• Learning programs through our Academies and opportunities for talent development.
• Incentive bonuses.