DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE JOB DESCRIPTION

Director of Finance - Municipal Grand hotel (opening May 2025)

Management Company: Midnight Auteur

Sector: Luxury Independent Hotel

Property Description: 44-rooms, a restaurant, two bars a pool and delicious cocktails from the founders of Death & Co and The Ramble Hotel

Reports to: Municipal Grand General Manager

About Midnight Auteur

Midnight Auteur was born from the successful partnership between The Ramble Hotel in Denver and Death & Co, which began almost six years ago when the storied bar opened its second location in the lobby of The Ramble Hotel. With a shared intention among founders to build and operate hotels that immerse guests fully and seamlessly between social spaces and retreat – offering a setting fit for both celebration and sanctuary – our new hospitality company was created. The cocktail anchored experience at The Ramble Hotel, one in which the lobby is interchangeable with the bar, resulted in numerous accolades and awards, including Esquire’s Best Bars in America in 2019, North America’s 50 Best Bars in 2022 and noted by Condé Nast Traveler as ‘the hotel for people who are sick of other hotels.’

As a company we hold a deep, and slightly obsessive, reverence for the all-day lobby bar, which is really the foundation of Midnight Auteur. We love the idea of immersing our team and our guests in a vibrant, celebratory experience that only a hotel lobby bar can appropriately capture. The community created and hospitality shared over a coffee or cocktail is something we’re passionate about, while remaining equally committed to providing a luxury respite for our hotel guests.

Altogether, the Midnight Auteur team is passionate about actively evolving hotel, cocktail and culinary culture, being a progressive and forward-thinking operator, and making a positive impact on its communities. We look forward to hearing from you!

Cheers!

Our Purpose

We create meaningful experiences and connect people through modern classic hotels, anchored by vibrant bars and restaurants.

Our Niche

We operate luxury, independent hotels. We aim to attract guests (and employees) who appreciate great design, food and drink – hosted within a vibrant environment, rich with local culture and accompanied by warm hospitality.

The Role

This position maintains control over income, expenses and the assets and liabilities of the hotel. The position is additionally responsible in overseeing and collaborating with the property Controller for the daily operation of Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Vendor relations, inventory oversight, Income Journal, General Cashiering, Taxes and internal controls and may recommend and implement operational changes and manages one Staff Accountant.

What You Will Do

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  Curiosity – We learn and improve through active observation.
• A.B.K - We anticipate, prepare and execute with intention.
• Communication – We remove barriers through purposeful communication.
• Thoughtful – We engage with purpose and care.
• Connection – We build relationships and host with intuition, empathy and transparency.

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  Supervise the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and communication with vendors tied to Payables and Receivables

• Review Property Management System reports and integrations with M3 Financial Software
• Supervise and manage our property Controller.
• Supervise the daily accounting operations ensuring compliance with the SOPs and Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
• Analyze and reconcile all general ledger accounts and bank statements to ensure financial information is available and accurate.
• Prepare financial statements and reports to ensure accurate, timely information is available for management.
• Prepare stub-year opening operating budget.
• Compilation and preparation of the annual budget, forecasts, taxes and other financial reports to provide support thus ensuring accurate, timely information is available for management and owners.
• Train, monitor and coordinate the implementation and maintenance of financial and cash controls and information flow throughout the other departments in the hotel to ensure compliance, accurate records and minimize liabilities, losses and expenses.
• Resolve problems and ensure maintenance of the accounting systems and equipment to ensure smooth operations.
• Has a fiduciary responsibility to company and management.

• All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Career Experiences

• 5 years in hotel specific accounting/finance departments. Hotel must have included at least one food and beverage outlet.

• Previously served as Controller, Assistant Director of Finance or Director of Finance

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires advanced knowledge of the accounting, finance and hospitality professions.

• Has experience with M3 Hotel Accounting software.
• Requires ability to analyze activities or information involving some original data manipulation or interpretation to arrive at logical conclusions.
• Ability to make decisions guided by established policies and procedures.
• Ability to delegate and manage as needed.
• In addition to these fundamental requirements, a Director of Finance must also be knowledgeable in the following areas: Bank Reconciliations, Preparation of State and Federal Reports, Training of Accounting staff employees, Conducting or participating in meetings, Analysis of Balance Sheet Accounts, Preparation of Journal entries, closing the books and preparing the Balance, Sheet Package, Interviewing and evaluation of our Controller.

• Excellent comprehension and literacy required for reports, computers, ledgers, etc.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Coverage
• Ample Paid-Time-Off

• Eligible to participate in the company 401k program. The company does not currently match contributions.

• The Director of Finance reports directly to the General Manager, and collaborates with the corporate Director of Hotel Operations and Director of Finance.