What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance, Task Force position at Auberge Resorts?
Company Description
Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 29 hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.
Job Description
Join our team as a Task Force Director of Finance and become one of the authors of our story. As part of the Auberge family, you will be responsible for supporting the overall Finance function and providing on-site leadership at our properties during periods of turnover. When you are not traveling to assist one of our incredible resorts, you will be reviewing hotel balance sheets and providing support with reconciliations, reviewing cash flow forecasts, and assisting with other special projects. This position will ideally be based in the Bethesda, MD office and is perfect for a travel enthusiast who enjoys a wide variety of tasks and assignments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a task force position, with up to 80-100% travel. Assignments may last from one week to several months.
While on-site as an interim Director of Finance, your responsibilities will include:
Lead and mentor the local team through their day-to-day activities.
Partner with the General Manager and other department leaders to drive strong financial performance and internal controls at the hotel.
Lead the month-end close process and ensure that all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled each month
Ensure that all Cash, AP, AR, Purchasing, and GL functions are managed effectively.
Focus on labor management, including leadership in weekly labor meetings
Re-forecast monthly revenues and expenses
Prepare and submit monthly sales tax returns
Update cash flow forecasts on a monthly basis
Participate in Executive Committee meetings and monthly owner calls to review monthly financial results.
Support internal, external, and government audit requests
Model ENRICH values to all team members across the resort
While otherwise supporting the Finance Operations team, your responsibilities will include:
Review balance sheet reconciliations across the portfolio
Engage in balance sheet reconciliations, as necessary
Review cash flow forecasts
Prepare budgets for pre-opening properties
Assist with other ad hoc projects
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years experience in a management role with prior experience as a Director of Finance or similar role in a resort/hotel environment
Sound experience with hotel financial reporting software and systems, policies and procedures, and management agreements
Experience managing operating contracts and agreements
Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills; ability to take large volumes of complex information and present in a clear and concise manner to senior management and owners
Additional Information
Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.
Auberge Resorts LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Auberge Resorts LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Auberge Resorts LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
