Job Summary:
This position will function as the Epicurean Atlanta’s, a Marriott Autograph Hotel, and the Trilith Guesthouse, a Marriott Tribute Hotel, financial business leader.
The Regional Director of Finance will embrace and uphold Mainsail Lodging & Development’s Core Values.
This position champions, develops, and implements products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of our guests, company, brand and investors. It safeguards owners’ assets by creating and maintaining sound internal financial controls. The RDOF is responsible for producing timely and accurate financial reports and business analytics to assist the team in improving revenue, reducing expenses and maximizing profits.
As a member of the property executive committee, the Regional Director of Finance will lead, influence and encourage others, advocate sound financial/business decision making, demonstrate honesty and integrity, and will lead by example.
With multi-property oversight responsibilities, the Regional Director of Finance will be supported by staff assigned to each property, shared resources between properties and shared corporate support resources.
Essential Functions Core Responsibilities

Supports Epicurean Atlanta General Manager and Trilith Guesthouse General Manager in the achievement of financial goals by direct oversight of all financial practices.

Prepares accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Works closely with Mainsail Lodging & Development corporate accounting team to ensure timely reporting and consistency.

Ensures balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with Mainsail standard operating procedures.

Must be willing to “roll up the sleeves” to ensure the work gets done.

Analyzes available information (financial data, customer data, market trends, etc...) and utilizes the information to achieve financial goals and a competitive edge.

Leads the creation of accurate forecasts, annual budgets and business plans.

Ensures a strong accounting and operating control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and maximize profitability by conducting periodic audits and assessments of areas of risk.

Participates in sales and revenue strategy meetings to drive top line revenue.

Monitors daily operations to ensure all applicable taxes are current, collected, accrued and processed.

Develops property team members’ business acumen regarding revenue growth, labor productivity, expense reduction, inventory control and overall understanding of the income statement and cash flow.

Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence and encourage others. (Core Value: We respect the individual and believe that individuals, who are treated with respect and given responsibility, respond by giving their best)

Understands andand meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, company, guests, investors, team members.)

Attends meetings and communicates with owners, demonstrating an understanding of global priorities and a strategic focus.

Actively participates in the training and ongoing continuing education of direct reports.

Seeks knowledge of and compliance with applicable Franchise and Management Agreements.

Reviews and monitors contracts with property vendors. Participates in negotiation of contracts when possible.

Ensures compliance with all applicable local laws and procedures.

Completes additional duties as necessary and assigned.
Qualification Standards Education and experience

4-year bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting or related major is highly preferred

7 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting in hospitality industry

Experience in a senior financial management position

Marriott experience preferred
Physical Demands

Ability to sit for extended periods of time

Ability to communicate clearly

Corrected vision to normal range
Mental Demands

Makes sound judgments quickly

Ability to work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines

Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality

Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations
Mainsail Lodging & Development Core Values:

We respect individuals while celebrating rich dimensions of diversity of others

We believe in the importance of the entrepreneurial spirit and making things happen through proactive behavior

We require honesty and integrity in everything we do

We live up to commitments and are first to follow up with our clients and suppliers

Work is an important part of life and should be fun

We carry an ownership mentality and conserve the company’s resources with the same
vigilance we would use to guard and conserve our own personal resources

We feel a sense of urgency on all matters related to our clients, investors, guests and residents

We understand the concept that achieving customer satisfaction is not enough and to be truly successful, we must strive for customer loyalty by delighting them.