What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Finance position at The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville?
Compensation Type
YearlyHighgate Hotels
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com.
Location
The Joseph Hotel - Nashville
Overview
WHERE YOU WORK
The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville re-imagines the hotel experience. The hotel's modern expression is informed by the city's diverse maker-culture and is as focused on integrating the work of Nashville's artisans, chefs and craftsmen as it is that of its musicians. The Joseph's art program - incorporating both the local works of Tennessee artists and works from one of the world's most renowned art collections - deepens the hotel's offering and roots it firmly in Nashville for guests and visitors alike. Featuring 297 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites, as well as 18,000 square feet of event and meeting space, The Joseph will exceed the expectations of varied guests. In addition to impeccable service, The Joseph offers countless chances to enjoy unique and memorable experiences. From the front door to the rooftop, The Joseph is full of opportunities to encounter the unexpected.
WHY YOU’RE HERE
Why do you do what you do? Passion. Pride. Life. You are passionate about making that difference. Making the difference for every guest that walks through the doors of the hotel and doing everything you can to ensure each of our guests has a memorable experience. You are here because the life you want is about providing exceptional service, and that is exactly what we do.
Availability Requirements
Full-time, on-site
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401K
- Paid Time Off
- Free Meals during work
- Discounted room benefits
- Free parking
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU DO
You oversee all Finance operations of the hotel under the Director of Finance as a steward of the ownership’s investment. You analyze and offer strategic advice for increasing the profitability of the hotel and reducing expenses. Reporting, forecasting and reconciliation are all part of your day-to-day work. You coach and train the other members of the finance team to understand financial reports and any necessary software.
Qualifications
WHO YOU ARE
It is ALL in the details for you. Analyzing, reporting and reconciling finances are all activities that energize and motivate you. You hire, train and develop talented associates who meet and often exceed your high standards of accuracy, confidentiality and service. People rely on you to proof their work, because they know you will catch and resolve any errors. You are motivated by understanding and believing in the purpose of your work and applying logic and data to solve problems and make the hotel successful. You have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and ideally experience with M-3 Accounting Systems. You’ve utilized Profit Sage Budget/Forecast and Daily Reporting systems or a similar system. You are proficient with ADP, Lightspeed, Micros. Local candidates with knowledge of Nashville Sales/Occupancy/Use tax reporting and rules are preferred.
