Director of Finance

*MUST HAVE HOTEL FINANCE EXPERIENCE*

The Director of Finance is responsible for all activities related to budgeting forecasting profit and loss reporting and account reconciliation for operating and balance sheet accounts for our hotel location. This role directly oversees all accounting activities related to income auditing cashiering accounts payable processing accounts receivable collection tax compliance payroll and month end processing. Ensuring financial controls accurate reporting and profitability is a big job and not for the faint of heart but you will not be alone. 

As The Director of Finance, you will:

• Be a member of the bank reconciliation team. This team is responsible for reconciling the daily bank activity for the managed hotels.
• Prepare cash reconciliations and assist with the recording of journal entries for the assigned accounts to meet individual property financial statement closing deadlines. Investigate transactions in order to detect irregularities. Exhibit an excellent and focused attention to detail with good time management abilities.
• Problem solve and learn the nuances of the hospitality industry. Each property has assigned accounting teams, and you will be working with fellow accountants (GM, AGM, Sales Director and Night Auditors) to solve problems and create efficiencies. Good communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
• Work directly with your General Manager on goals to move you forward in your career. Improve personal skillset regarding software proficiency, financial analysis, and data processing. In time be ready to train others.
• Possess a 4-year bachelor's degree in finance/accounting and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a finance leadership position or a 5+ year history of progressive career growth in hotel finance (or in a similar industry)
• Experience with budgeting forecasting profit and loss reporting and balancing ledgers for operating and balance sheet accounts
• Aptitude for performing numerical analysis of data and formulating conclusions and/or solutions
• Ability to use logic to define a problem collect information establish facts draw valid conclusions interpret information and deal with abstract variables for unique or unfamiliar situations
• Proven leadership and coaching skills with a track record of developing a highly motivated and cross trained group of progressive accounting professionals
• Ability to clearly and concisely present technical subjects

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.