Director of Finance - Santa Barbara, CA

Rebel Hotel Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. The role demands strong leadership and analytical skills to ensure financial controls and profitability, while supporting a culture focused on sales and operational excellence.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in a finance leadership position.
• Proficient in budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting activities, including income auditing and payroll.
• Analyze financial data and market trends to guide improvements.
• Develop and manage financial goals and operating plans.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Leadership

Communication

Financial analysis

Strategic decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS/PMS systems

Excel

Job description

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Job Title: Director of Finance

Location: Santa Barbara, CA - On-Site, In Person Position

Department: Finance

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Job Summary: This role is with a well-regarded hotel in Santa Barbara, CA. While we can’t share the hotel’s name upfront to maintain confidentiality, we’re excited to tell you more as we move forward in the process. Thank you for your understanding!

Looking for a seasoned professional: 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. This position is a high-profile Executive Committee position with dedicated support from the corporate office. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

Key Responsibilities

• Verifies the accuracy and timeliness of all finance functions: daily and month end reporting, payroll processing, income audit, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash and credit card management.
• Completes comprehensive month end close to include preparing journal entries and accruals, completing cost of sales entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, ensuring proper tax reporting and analyzing profit performance.
• Develop and Achieve Financial Goals.
• Creates the annual operating plan that is aligned with the company’s strategic direction.
• Provides analytical tools and support to department heads during budget preparation.
• Leads the sales and operations team in creating accurate monthly forecasts that allow the team to react to changes in business levels.
• Implements and upholds business practices that positively support our obsession with having sales driven culture.
• Ensures monthly P&Ls reflect accurate revenues, expenses and cost of sales calculations.
• Analyzes daily, monthly variances between actual, forecasted and budgeted performance.
• Advise the General Manager and executive team on existing and upcoming financial and operational issues.
• Analyze financial data and operational and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Leads the property in developing and maintaining a strong labor culture that maximizes productivity performance.
• Facilitates monthly P&L reviews to uncover challenges, opportunities and trends.
• Manages capital expense budget and reconcile expenditures monthly.
• Ensures strong accounting and operational controls to safeguard assets and maximize profits.
• Oversee internal and city audit processes.
• Manages the accurate collection, posting and reconciliation of occupancy taxes, sales taxes and transient marketing district (TMD) fees.
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts monthly and ensures totals are supported by appropriate documentation.
• Provides continuous direction to and education of the operational team in all areas related to finance, financial reports, internal controls, labor management, payroll, month end reconciliation, P&L performance, etc.
• Fosters strong professional relationships with the entire management group by providing direct counsel and feedback that positively impacts the performance of the business and sharpens the financial acumen of the team.
• Conducts ongoing coaching and annual reviews to influence positive team development.
• Cross trains team members to support successful department operations.
• Sets high standards for performance and holds the team accountable for results.
• Supports and brings to life the property’s core values and service culture.
  
  

Required Skills, Experience And Knowledge

• Possess a four-year bachelor's degree in finance / accounting and a minimum of five years of experience in a finance leadership position or a five+ 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.
• The 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.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to conduct effective group meetings and presentations.
• Ability to comprehend and use technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.
• Superior Computer skills: Microsoft Office, POS / PMS systems, and the ability to create, maintain and analyze data in Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to work on a varied schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, based on business needs.
• Supervises and leads the professional development of a dynamic finance team.
• Demonstrate Leadership and Strategic Decision Making.
• Think creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement business strategies.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence and drive the performance of others.
• Leads by example by demonstrating honesty and integrity in all business and personnel decisions.
• Leverages strong financial and operational leadership skills to guide the executive team, influence property focus areas and to lead own department.
• Communicates complex financial concepts and expectations in a clear manner that drives results.
• Possesses behavioral styles that convey confidence and commands respect from others.
• Maintains peak performance levels under pressure and in a dynamic work environment.
  
  

Working Conditions / Environment: The following outlines the work environment Associates will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to remain stationary at assigned post for extended periods of time.
• Ability to be mobile/walk for lengths at a time.
• Sedentary work, exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
  
  

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: On-Site, In-Person Position

Background Check Required: Yes

Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Hospitality

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