Director of Finance

The Crescent Hotels Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a seasoned Controller to supervise the hotel's financial activities, safeguard assets, and deliver GAAP-compliant reports. You will lead hiring, training, and performance management, and ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across operations.

Ideal candidates have at least five years as a hotel controller, fluent English, and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience as a controller in a full-service hotel.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language fluently.
• 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.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs the financial activities of the hotel.
• Safeguards the assets and prepares financial reports in line with GAAP and Crescent Standards.
• Interview, hire, train, evaluate performance, resolve problems, and manage discipline as needed.
• Monitor and approve all sales, purchases, salaries, and expenses.
• Analyze financial data to advise management and improve operations.
• Prepare, review, and present the Monthly Report of Operations.
• Prepare forecasts and budgets (Annual, Revised Annual, Monthly).
• Oversee contracts, licenses, insurance, and related agreements.
• Establish and audit internal controls (purchasing, cash handling, inventories, time records).
• Communicate clearly with staff and maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts