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Director, Finance & Business Support

Director, Finance & Business Support

The Fairmont HotelSonoma, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Company Description

"Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https : / / careers.accor.com /

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS"

  • Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide, including Fairmont Hotels
  • Learning programs through our Academies
  • Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
  • Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 and our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives
  • Competitive and flexible Health Care Benefit Plans to meet you and your family's unique needs

Vacation Benefits after 90 days, 401k match at 100% of first 4% of contributions

Job Description

The Director of Finance & Business Support (DOF) provides strategic leadership, functional guidance and valuable insights to Operations Leaders, Partners, Executive Committees and Department Heads for optimal business decisions for hotels within the region; Interacts with ownership group, asset managers, hotel legal counsel, insurance companies, tax consultants, auditors, commercial and government banks to effectively control the assets of the business.

The role is an interdependent part of the core executive Team. The Director of Finance & Business Support will be a highly motivated team player with strong accounting, communication, business presentation and analytical skills as well as a strong multi-unit business and finance leader.

Business Partnering and Performance Management :

  • Creation and embracing the culture of business partnering by working with the Resort General Manager, and the VP of Finance & Business Support; jointly responsible for achieving optimal operating performance and returns for Accor and our owners without losing sight of all measured KPI's.
  • Develop and manage key relationships with respective division heads and senior managers to provide financial support and understanding of short and long-term financial plans.

  • Development of the business acumen of all levels of the resort leadership teams to ensure they understand the impact of every component on the business as a whole and embrace the fiscal reporting processes and other information available in order to drive the performance of their areas of responsibility.
  • Promote, drive and maximize the GOP Theoretical Flow Through concept across resort
  • Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis :

  • Responsible for the analysis and interpretation of financial data with-in the resort and communicating this in a comprehensible form of meaningful variations in the operations. The analysis of the balance sheet accounts, on a selected basis and the review and analysis of the monthly internal benchmarking and operational performance analysis reports
  • Lead in the development and implementation of benchmarking techniques that will enable the divisions in the resort to enhance revenues while improving productivity and cost efficiencies
  • Oversee and lead in preparing, in conjunction with the Regional Director of Finance, VP of Finance, RVP, the resort General Manager, the annual budget, capital budgets and the rolling forecasts.
  • Report accurate and complete financial and management reports on a timely basis, in accordance with the company and ownership reporting requirements and policy
  • Development, maintenance and adherence to a single chart of accounts, payroll and expense dictionary, and the function of accounts in order that the property financial and statistical data is accurately and consistently recorded and reported.
  • Compliance & Risk Management :

  • Ensuring reporting in compliance with the Uniform Chart of Accounts, Accor Policies & Procedures, ownership and bank documents and hotel management or other contractual agreements with respect to accounting matters.
  • Monitor and manage the safekeeping of all hotel leases and contracts and any other legal records and documents,
  • Work alongside the Regional Vice President and the Vice President of Finance & Business Support to conduct regular operations risk assessments.
  • Control and Policies & Procedures :

  • Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures required. A thorough knowledge of understanding and proper application of policies and procedures. Be the champion in the resort to drive best practice and support divisions to achieve required policies and procedures.
  • Development, documentation, and maintenance of control systems, within the Hotels, to ensure compliance.
  • People and Talent Management

  • Work within the Talent Management System to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive to include :
  • Operate efficiently and optimize staffing levels
  • Plan for future staffing needs (Succession Planning) and planning of Director of Finance and Assistant Director of Finance for Region
  • Plan and coordinate coverage for property vacancies
  • Recruit in line with company guidelines
  • Salary Range $175,000-$195,000

    Qualifications

  • Accounting Designation, Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Finance, or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. CPA or MBA preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of work experience as a Director of Finance, preferably in multiple progressive, in size and complexity hotel to include all areas of finance and accounting; capital project management, financial reporting and analysis, merger and acquisition analysis, and / or related areas.
  • Previous experience managing complex hotel, resort or membership units an asset.
  • Ability to assess and understand a variety of internal and external economic and financial issues which impact the business, to analyze data and forecast future business trends, and to develop effective financial plans based on businesses assessments in multiple locations.
  • Experience in leading & developing people and multiple teams. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written to address all levels within the organization and ability to gain consensus and influence others.
  • Experience with accounting system or similar financial software for the purpose of financial reporting, analysis and presentation.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of finance, budgeting and accounting processes and regulations with demonstrated knowledge of capital project management, standards and techniques, and GAAP regulations and procedures.
  • Ability to make decisions based on analytical data gathered and directly influences business operating decisions made by senior management.
  • Ability to significantly impact on the tracking and maintenance of budget and financial performance data for assigned division, on capital spend, and on the accurate and timely reporting of current financial and budget status to senior management.
  • Additional Information

    Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, an elegant Spanish mission-style Inn, boasts exceptional accommodation in the heart of Wine Country. As one big team, community ofservice professionals, we come together and work with a common purpose to welcome, connect and serve others.

    Visa Requirements : Applicants must be able to provide proof that they are legally able to work in the United States.

    Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion :

    We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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