DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts seeks a Director of Finance/Controller to lead the hotel’s financial activities, safeguard assets, and deliver GAAP-compliant reports. The role involves staff supervision, budgeting, forecasting, and oversight of contracts, licenses, and audits.

Ideal candidates have extensive hotel finance experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with management and staff.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience as a Director of Finance or Controller in a full-service hotel.
• Must read, write and speak the English language fluently.
• Brand experience preferred; must be available to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs the financial activities of the hotel.
• Safeguards the assets and prepares financial reports per GAAP and Crescent Standards.
• Interview, hire, train, and evaluate staff; communicate openly and discipline as needed.
• Monitor and approve all sales, purchases, salaries and expenses of the hotel.
• Prepare, review and present the Monthly Report of Operations.
• Prepare forecasts and budgets; oversee contracts, licenses, insurance and permits.
• Establish and audit internal financial controls including cash handling and time records.
• Communicate clearly to staff and ensure attendance and reliability.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Director of Finance experience

Team leadership

Budgeting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compensation

$145,000 to $150,000 per year

Description

Supervises and directs the financial activities of the hotel, safeguards the assets, and prepares all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and Crescent Standards.

Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.

Monitor and approve all sales, purchases, salaries, and expenses of the hotel.

Analyze financial data of operations, in order to advise hotel management and to assist in maintaining an efficient operation.

Prepare, review, and present the Monthly Report of Operations.

Prepare forecasts and budgets as required (Annual, Revised Annual, Monthly, and/or on Crescent/Owner's requests).

Oversee all contracts and legal agreements, and assist hotel management in maintaining all licenses, permits, insurance, and contracts.

Establish and audit all internal financial controls, including purchasing, cash handling and disbursements, inventories, hotel equipment, master keys, and associates time records.

Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.

Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Five years' experience as a Director of Finance or Controller in a full-service hotel.

Ability to read, write and speak the English language fluently.

Additional Qualifications

Brand experience preferred.

Must be available to work a flexible schedule.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Self-starting personality with an even disposition.

Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.

Can communicate well with guests.

Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.

Must have knowledge of departmental operations. Must have knowledge of computers and training techniques.

Must have knowledge of business law; federal, state and local taxes; as well as Department of Labor regulations.

Must have knowledge of insurance, employee benefits, insurance and workers’ compensation claims, and liability.

Ability to exercise judgment in evaluating situations and in making sound decisions.

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