Director of Finance - Franchise

Job description

Job Requirements

About The Opportunity

Practice Hospitality is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead the team at the Hilton Dallas Park Cities, the most beloved hotel in Dallas’ affluent Park Cities neighborhood.

About The Hotel

Nestled in the heart of Dallas’ most desirable neighborhood, Hilton Dallas Park Cities is a hotel that treats new friends like neighbors and neighbors like family. Committed to creating remarkable hospitality experiences that foster connection, it is integrated into the fabric of the neighborhood with interesting and exceptional service. Just minutes from Love Field, Hilton Dallas Park Cities the ideal home base for business, leisure and small group travel. With 230 guest rooms, 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, an inviting rooftop pool, grab-and-go that serves up healthy breakfast options and the hotel’s bar open for drinks and small plates every evening, this is where good things happen, and all are welcome.

Job Role

Supervises and directs the financial activities of the Hotel, safeguards the assets, and prepares all financial reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Serves as a financial advisor to Hotel Management and Ownership.

Responsibilities

·  Monitor and approve all sales, purchases, salaries, and expenses of the hotel.
·  Analyze financial data of operations in order to educate and advise hotel staff and management on the value and benefits of internal controls and maintaining an efficient operation. Assist and counsel all department heads in the interpretation of financial data and recommend courses of action to maximize profitability.
·  Prepare review, and present the Monthly Report of Operations. Prepare the monthly, three and six month projections and budgets throughout the year and advise hotel management, corporate office, and owners of any major variances and their impact on the operation.
·  Prepare forecasts and budgets as required (Annual, Revised Annual, Monthly, and/or on Corporate/Owner’s requests). Develop and monitor internal controls to safeguard hotel assets. Maintain adequate internal control over revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities of the hotel and ensure accounts are maintained according to GAAP and Uniform System of Accounts.
·  Hire, train, and supervise Finance Department staff including coaching, counseling, and discipline. Direct accounting staff to ensure accurate accounting and timely reporting of financial data to department heads, hotel management, corporate office, and owners
·  Ensure that all licenses, permits, and insurance policies are current and are in compliance with local, state, and Federal laws. Monitor all contracts and agreements and advise hotel management of the terms, conditions and benefits.
·  Assume cash management responsibilities, including preparation of statement of cash flow and, if necessary, statement of changes in financial position. Establish and audit all internal financial controls, including purchasing, cash handling and disbursements, inventories, hotel equipment, master keys, and personnel time records.
·  Provide financial oversight of the capital expenditure process. Ensure capital projects are completed within established critical path and financial projections. Conduct post completion audits of capital projections.

Work Experience

Requirements

·  Knowledge of departmental and hotel operations
·  Knowledge of computers and training techniques
·  Knowledge of business law, federal, state, and local taxes, as well as Department of Labor regulations
·  Knowledge of insurance, employee benefits, claims and liability
·  Ability to read, write, and speak the English language to communicate effectively
·  Ability to exercise judgment in evaluating situations and in making sound decisions
·  Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
·  Leadership and organizational skills (team orientation, flexible, adaptable)
·  Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts projections
·  Basic understanding of complex computerized financial systems and ability to use it including manual dexterity to operate all office machines
·  Knowledge of various computer programs, such as Word and Excel
·  Knowledge of Uniform Systems of Accounting

EXPERIENCE: At least 3 years’ experience in Finance field preferred At least 2 years’ experience in direct supervision and management preferred

Benefits

Benefits:

·  401(k)
·  401(k) matching
·  Cell phone reimbursement (to be included or not based on job role)
·  Dental insurance
·  Disability insurance
·  Employee assistance program
·  Employee discount on hotel stays
·  Flexible spending account
·  Health insurance
·  Life insurance
·  Paid time off available 30 days after start date
·  Vision insurance
·  Hospital indemnity insurance
·  Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program

Disclaimer
This job posting is for a position at a hotel that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, salary, benefits and compensation decisions, and the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website. If you accept this position, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton. You will not be eligible from compensation or benefits from Hilton. You will be eligible for compensation or benefits only as may be provided to you by the independent franchisee.