Director of Finance

Omni Hotels & Resorts; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni New Haven Hotel is seeking a Director of Finance to lead the hotel accounting and control functions, ensuring timely reporting and compliance with Omni policies. This role supports the General Manager and Omni Corporate Team with financial insights and strategic guidance.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of Director of Finance experience in a hotel setting, strong ledger and closing expertise, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• A BS or BA in Business Administration with concentration in Accounting/Finance highly preferred but not required.
• 4+ years' experience as a hotel/resort Director of Finance.
• Must have previous hotel experience.
• Must have experience as an Assistant Controller or Public Accounting Senior/Management.
• Full general ledger experience and month end closing experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively; work under pressure.
• Exceptional organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all accounting functions.
• Prepare the financial statements within the time frames supplied in the corporate closing schedule and according to Omni Policies and Procedures.
• Analyze and interpret financial results to assist and advise the General Manager and Omni Corporate Team.
• Maintain balance sheet analysis on a monthly basis with supporting detail.
• Prepare accurate cash flow statements and projections monthly and on request.
• Prepare timely tax and other external reports or returns as deemed necessary.
• Ensure compliance with management agreement and related documents; translate into financial responsibilities for hotel and Corporate.
• Maintain controls per policies and procedures and ensure timely submission of reports, budgets, forecasts, and variances.

Education

BS/BA in Business Administration with concentration in Accounting/Finance

Tools

General ledger software

Job description

Omni New Haven Hotel

Located in downtown New Haven and just steps away from the prestigious Yale and other Universities, the Omni New Haven @ Yale University surrounds our guests with luxurious comfort and unparalleled service. The Omni Hotel stands out within New Haven's skyline visible from surrounding highways & bridges. Our guests enjoy breathtaking views from our guest rooms and John Davenports Restaurant located in the 19th floor overlooking the city and Yale Campus.

Come join our award winning team at the only 4-diamond hotel in New Haven where you'll experience a rewarding and powerful work environment! We offer paid internships, development programs, tuition reimbursement competitive benefits and a rewarding career opportunity in hospitality!

Director of Finance

Overview

The Director of Finance directs the accounting and control functions at the hotel, while ensuring timely reporting of operating results and maintaining the integrity of the management information system.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all accounting functions
• Prepare the financial statements within the time frames supplies in the corporate closing schedule and according to the Omni Policies and Procedures
• Analyze and interpret financial results in order to assist and advise the General Manager and the Omni Corporate Team
• Maintain balance sheet analysis on monthly basis with supporting detail
• Prepare accurate cash flow statements and projections on a monthly basis and on request
• Prepare timely and accurate sales, use and occupancy tax returns as well as any other external reports or returns as deemed necessary
• Ensure compliance with the management agreement and attendant legal documents. Understanding how those documents translate into financial responsibilities and how they may affect both the hotel's and Corporate's financial position
• Maintain effective system and control procedures as set forth in the policies and procedures manuals
• Ensure that all financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and other information required by Omni are accurately compiled and submitted within the specified time limits, identifying variances, and making recommendations for improvements as appropriate
• Review forecasts and budgets prepared by hotel management team to ensure that owners, the General Manager, and Omni Corporate Management are provided with guidelines of performance that are both reasonable and achievable
• Ensure all legal, treasury, and tax documentation is properly maintained and secured, and that all statuary and fiscal reporting requirements are satisfied, which includes any governmental requirements for permits and licenses
• Ensure adequate insurance coverage is maintained to protect the assets of the hotel with particular regard to the requirements contained in the hotel's management contract
• Ensure adequate controls are installed and maintained for the protection of the hotels' assets against loss or misappropriation

Qualifications

• A BS or BA in Business Administration with concentration in Accounting/Finance highly preferred but not required
• 4+ years' experience as a hotel/resort Director of Finance
• Must have previous hotel experience
• Must have experience as an Assistant Controller or Public Accounting Senior/Management
• Full general ledger experience and month end closing experience is preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Must be able to work a flexible to include holidays and weekends.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability.

The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.

The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:

EEOC is the Law Poster.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.