What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at The Perry Hotel and Marina?
About The Perry Hotel
The Perry Hotel combines exceptional service with upland hospitality experiences in order to create a destination with a nautical focus. The Perry Hotel is a 100-room boutique property that deftly balances modern design and amenities with the nostalgia and craft of a by-gone era.
The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing all financial operations within the organization. This includes managing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis to ensure the company’s financial health. The role involves developing financial strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing insights to senior management for decision-making. The Director of Finance also leads the finance team, manages risk, and works closely with other departments to optimize financial performance and support business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring all financial processes are efficient and accurate.
- Monitor hotel revenues and expenses, ensuring the accurate recording of financial transactions.
- Perform and oversee the monthly close process, and reconcile bank accounts.
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, including reviewing general ledger account reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Coordinate with forecasting, cash flow preparation, and annual budgeting processes.
- Lead or support finance projects, including system enhancements or implementations.
- Prepare accurate, timely, and complete monthly financial statements, with detailed workpapers and schedules, in accordance with company policies, hotel management agreements, GAAP, and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI).
- Monitor the capital planning process, assisting management with return on capital improvements, gathering support, managing the bid process, and evaluating scope of work and specifications.
- Ensure hotels' compliance with regulatory licenses, permits, leases, contracts, legal agreements, and proper execution of operational taxes.
- Hire, train, supervise, and develop accounting staff, including coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Monitor compliance with report deadlines and due dates, reacting as necessary to ensure timely submission.
- Review payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Five or more years of related experience in finance, with a preference for hospitality industry experience.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and other financial software.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Physical Demands:
- Work is typically performed indoors with a moderate and controlled office temperature.
- Ability to sit at a desk for up to 8 hours per day. Occasional walking and standing are required.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally.
- Requires manual dexterity to operate office equipment (computers, printers, phones, filing systems, etc.).
- Requires good vision, hearing ability, and the ability to perform repetitive tasks.
Company Benefits
The Perry Hotel and Marina is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits plan that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
For your physical and mental wellness, we offer competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance programs geared to you and your family’s needs as well as Vacation/Holiday benefits. For your financial wellness our resort provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life Insurance and Short and Long-Term Disability. In addition, our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing us as the employer of your future.
The Perry Hotel and Marina is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
