Aimbridge Corporate - Director Finance (Task Force)

Aimbridge Hospitality, LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aimbridge Corporate is seeking a Director of Finance (Task Force) to travel to hotels, replacing a permanent Director of Finance as needed. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, P&L reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations across properties, including transitions in and out with training on Aimbridge systems.

The role demands leadership at management level, willingness to travel, and the ability to work long hours to support hotel operations and ensure policy compliance with Aimbridge

Qualifications

• The Director of Finance requires a 4-year Bachelor Degree in Finance/Accounting and a minimum of 5 years of experience in hotel finance.
• Must be proficient in Windows, Excel, Word for Windows and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in back-office and front office hotel system recommended.
• Must convey information clearly orally and in writing.
• Must evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding and offboarding hotels via transitional teams to ensure smooth transitions.
• Work long hours and weekends; flexible scheduling.
• Collaborate with VP’s of Finance and travel as needed.
• Complete internal audit research and ad hoc projects.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Hotel systems software

Job description

Aimbridge Corporate - Director Finance (Task Force)

Schedule Full time

Job Type Temporary

Description

The Director of Finance position requires traveling to hotels to replace a permanent Director of Finance upon need. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, profit & loss reporting, and account reconciliation for operating and balance sheet accounts. The incumbent is also responsible for the completion and direction of Transitions In and Transitions Out at various Aimbridge properties providing in-depth training on Aimbridge systems and best practices. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a 4-year Bachelor Degree in Finance/Accounting and a minimum of 5 years of experience in hotel finance.
• Must be proficient in Windows, Excel, Word for Windows and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in one or more back-office and front office hotel system recommended.
• Must be able to clearly convey information and ideas including complex or technical issues, orally and in writing.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to work with, understand and interpret financial information, hotel operations data, and basic arithmetic functions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with transitional teams for on boarding and off boarding of properties ensuring smooth, thorough and accurate hotel transitions.
• Work long hours and weekends.
• Must be flexible concerning scheduling and assignments.
• Work closely with VP’s of Finance.
• Complete record retention assignments. Must be able to lift and move accounting records.
• Complete internal audit research and assignments.
• Completion of special projects on an ad hoc basis.
• Quickly assess property opportunities & challenges.
• Ensure hotels compliance with hotel and accounting policies and procedures, legal requirements and contractual obligations (including obligations under a management agreement).
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper attire when working, especially in the field.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Ensure compliance with Aimbridge internal controls as per established S.O.P., and interface with the Internal Audit department to foster a cooperative atmosphere between management and Internal Audit.
• Establish, implement, enforce and evaluate policies and procedures designed to achieve company, operational goals, and legal requirements.
• Long hours and weekends required. Must be willing, able and available to travel on short notice, and spend multiple nights away from home.

PROPERTY INFORMATION:

At Aimbridge, hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. As the world's leading global hospitality management company, we are dedicated to being the most trusted hotel operator and employer in the industry. With a portfolio of over 80 respected hotel brands and a commitment to creating exceptional guest experiences, we focus on strong relationships with our partners and creating a strong culture for our team members. Join us in setting the new standard for hospitality excellence, where trust is the foundation of our success story.