Director of Finance - Luxury Private Island Resort Destination

Description

This is a unique and rare opportunity to join the team of the iconic Little Palm Island Resort and Spa in Little Torch Key, FL, with an award-winning boutique hotel company, Noble House Hotels and Resorts. Working at Little Palm Island redefines working in paradise. Little Palm is truly a hidden piece of paradise.

Situated on a private Island in the Florida Keys, Little Palm is accessible only from the shore station by our private ferry. With only 30 luxury suites, a Balinese-style spa, the main attraction is the exclusive waterside dining overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, with sunset views and fire pits for enjoying a nightcap.

For decades, guests have come to experience the exotic destination, award-winning fare, uncompromising service within a luxurious, yet comfortable island atmosphere.

OUR CULTURE: Individual Distinction, Collective Soul

The Noble House Hotels & Resorts philosophy emphasizes "location, distinction, and soul." Our properties are not a "one-size-fits-all" and neither are our team members. We are a group of individuals who share a passion for hospitality. We let our personalities shine and we like to have fun.

Requirements

Director of Finance Responsibilities:

The Director of Finance is a key member of the leadership team, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the resort's financials. Additionally, this person will be responsible for efficiently running the Accounting department in accordance with Noble House standards while meeting guest and owner expectations. 

The Director of Finance has complete oversight and responsibility for the monthly P&L, balance sheet, bank reconciliations, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow. Noble House runs a fully decentralized accounting system in close collaboration with the Corporate Finance team.

Primarily Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare and review all journal vouchers, month-end reports and reconciliations

• Review preliminary financial statements with Assistant Director of Finance

• Participate in monthly financial reviews and present reports to the Management company and the Ownership

• Supervise the hotel's Accounting staff functions, including coaching and counseling associates to reflect Noble House service standards and procedures, interviewing, training, and evaluating staff performance.

• Manage and oversee hotel on-site accounting 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

• Systems administration, G/L account reconciliations, budget preparations, inventories, monthly closings and full P&L responsibility.

• Managing and ensuring SOX compliance

• Completing the year-end audit process. Review and approve all reconciliations and audit work papers. Participate in and respond to auditor requests to ensure total hotel compliance.

• Prepare all monthly and annual financial statements. Investigate, review and analyze the variance explanations, involving the department staff in this process. Take initiative to manage the troubleshooting for the respective cost controls and revenue enhancement

• Assist General Manager with reporting and analysis projects

In return, you are rewarded by a 6-figure compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, matching 401k, health benefits, and great travel benefits. Subsidized corporate housing accommodations included. Most importantly: this is an opportunity to make a name for yourself at the world renowned Little Palm Island Resort & Spa.

What it Takes to be a successful Director of Finance:

To be successful in this position, we're looking for someone who has exceptional skills in inter-departmental collaboration and employee relations. This role requires good communication and organizational skills, the ability to motivate and inspire teams, and a desire to take care of others. Your friendly, energetic, and professional personality will help ensure our guests' stay is a memorable experience.

You've got this cover, if you have: 

• Hospitality or Accounting degree preferred

• 5 years or more of progressive Accounting experience, preferably in a hotel

• Experience supervising Accounting staff members

• Must be an advanced user of Microsoft Word and Excel

• Must have excellent organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we can all be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities, and job performance.