Director of Finance

Organization- Alila Marea

Summary

Welcome to the Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a defining and iconic beachfront resort located in North County, San Diego. To the discerning traveler, we are the quintessential Southern California beachfront destination that delivers authentic and one-of-a-kind personalized experiences in a world-class, barefoot luxury setting.

Just 28 miles north of San Diego International Airport, we are fortunate to be central to one of California’s most iconic coastal towns. Both historic and breathtaking, Encinitas is a unique setting among a group of beach enclaves that dot California’s Coast Highway 101. The vibe here is refreshingly unpretentious, artsy and chill, and a place where the local residents take a balanced, holistic approach to the good life. Whether riding the consistent ocean waves, biking along the dramatic coastline, swimming and bodysurfing, practicing yoga or just relaxing, reflecting and toasting with a glass of wine, it’s an enviable lifestyle that echoes the essence of our distinctive relaxed luxury experience.

Alila Marea's guestroom design was inspired by the natural elements of the coastline, featuring wood, stone, and sophisticated lines resulting in a stylish yet understated environment showcasing the amazing coastal views outside nearly every guestroom. With 114 spacious guestrooms, 10 junior suites, four premier suites, and two presidential suites, there is a guestroom for every journey.

Service will be authentic and local, sophisticated and unscripted, with the intent of anticipating guest needs both spoken and unspoken. We're looking for professionals who can quickly perpetuate a culture that embraces great design and superlative service. We want people who have a passion for exceptional hotel service, and who best express that belief in an atmosphere of spontaneity and authenticity.

At Alila Hotels, a Hyatt Hotels brand, we believe our guests select us because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the property's Leadership Committee, the Director of Finance is a highly visible role with exposure to senior and corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.

The Director of Finance plans, organizes, directs, and controls the accounting and control function of the division, reports operational results, and provides chronological systems.

Duties include:

• Responsible for short and long term planning and the management of the Accounting function
• Participate in total hotel management as a member of the Hotel Leadership Committee
• Manage and lead hotel on-site accounting and finance functions to ensure proper fiscal management, timely and accurate reporting and analysis for the hotel. This responsibility also includes hotel financial planning, budgeting, accounting and cash management
• Assist in nurturing the important relationship with the owners. Be responsible for supervising and coordinating owner reporting as required. Provide custom reports, respond quickly to questions or requests and attend meetings
• Manage SOX compliance
• Complete the year-end audit process. Review and approve all reconciliations and audit work papers. Coordinate external auditor's visits, respond to auditor requests, approve any and all adjustments, reconcile the audit numbers to the property numbers and approve the final audit
• Prepare and review all monthly and annual financial statements. Investigate, review and analyze the variance explanations, involving the department managers in this process. Take initiative to manage trouble shooting for respective cost controls and revenue enhancement
• Aid in the preparation and final review of the annual business plans
• Supervise the Information Technology function. Additionally have a sound understanding of the hotel operational and back office systems as well as Microsoft Office products
• Have a sound understanding of the forecasting system and the tools from Revenue Management. Review monthly and quarterly property financial forecasts. Assure that the forecast is attainable
• Coach and counsel colleagues to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures
  
  

The salary range for this position is $128,200 to $135,000. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications and education.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• 6 years or more of progressive hotel Accounting or Finance experience (typically with Hyatt)
• With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
• Hospitality, Accounting or Finance degree preferred
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be an advanced user of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
• Maintain communications with Corporate Staff