Task Force Finance Director

Millennium Hotels and Resorts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 121,485 - 151,515; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board

Flight home every two weeks

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking a Hotel Director of Finance/Controller for a Task Force position in Chicago. This role involves managing accounting functions, leading the finance team, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of hotel experience and a proactive approach. Compensation is 3K/week plus room and board with flights every two weeks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of successful hotel experience.
• Must be an ambitious self-starter with a desire to learn.
• Eligibility to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive work environment in Finance.
• Manage all accounting functions and supervise external audits.
• Produce financial statements and manage the annual budgeting process.

Skills

Knowledge in hotel accounting and payroll systems

Strong management skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Organization and time management

Job description

Task Force - Hotel Director of Finance/Controller

This is a 100% Task Force travel position. The role is perfect for energized individuals who enjoy assisting and offering support during gaps in specialized management positions at the property. Assignments include, but are not limited to, current hotels and any new hotel openings, management transitions/openings, and property re-positioning. The Taskforce consultant will be onsite for the duration of the assignment and will be afforded a trip home every two to three weeks.

Summary of Job Responsibilities

• Create a positive, energetic and respectful work environment within the overall Finance department
• Lead through example, professionalism, personal values, and vision
• Provide temporary management support to prevent department disruptions
• Be eager to help, "pitch-in", and be seen as a team player among the staff
• Maintain effective system and control procedures as set forth in the policies and procedures manuals; supervise and coordinate external audit processes
• Manage all accounting functions, which may include purchasing and night audit staff
• Provide effective leadership to ensure complete accountability for financial and overall Accounting Department performance
• Ensure compliance regarding all financial practices and regulations
• Produce monthly financial statements, monthly forecasts, cash flow statements and other mandated hotel/corporate reports in a consistently timely manner
• Manage the annual budgeting process and produce final submissions along with necessary supporting documentation and justifications
• Partner with leadership team to achieve hotel goals of flawless care of the customer, delivering on the MHR brand promise and ensuring financial responsibility
• Ensure all revenue is properly accounted for; produce daily revenue report; interact with night audit team as needed

Requirements

• Knowledge in a variety of hotel accounting and payroll systems and PMS software
• Ability to travel +% of time as needed
• A minimum of 5 years of RECENT successful hotel experience
• Possess a maturity and professional disposition to operate in our clients' dynamic environments
• Creative and innovative problem solver
• Strong management skills and a proactive approach to supporting hotel needs
• Ability to adapt quickly and perform under high expectations
• Ability to communicate effectively and work under pressure
• Ability to meet deadlines and embrace ongoing change
• Requires excellent organization, time management, interpersonal skills
• Must be an ambitious self-starter with a desire to learn
• Knowledge of a hotel structure and how all departments interact
• Eligibility to work in the US

Benefits

Contract Terms: 4‑6 Months

Compensation: Gross 3K/week, plus room and board

Flight to/from home: every two weeks