Complex Director of Finance - Universal Stella Nova Resort & Universal Terra Luna Resort

Job Specific

• Manages/oversees the accounting department to ensure optimal efficiency of financial operations and adherence to Loews commitments to management contract
• Directs or prepare all financial reports, ledger reviews and forecasts according to the established schedule, for distribution of operational information necessary to assist management in decision-making and budget preparation processes
• Oversees preparation of, interprets and analyzes monthly financial statements and presents to management
• Monitors revenues/expenses and ensure accurate recording of information to Loews established guidelines
• Compiles financial data related to operations, investigate and critique variances from expectations to determine cause and recommend appropriate management response to insure attainment of hotels financial objectives
• Establishes and oversees /audit all internal financial controls to include purchasing, cash handling, receipts, disbursements, expendable/fixed asset inventories, payroll and employee records to insure policies are enforced according to Loews standards
• Coordinates annual internal and external audit processes
• Ensures the proper utilization, maintenance and periodic upgrading as required of all EDP systems and equipment
• Assists management in capital planning process by providing appropriate ROI information
• Coordinates the development of the annual financial plan
• Assists division and department heads in the preparation of their respective budgets
• Maintains files, pertaining to and ensuring compliance with, insurance policies, all contracts and legal agreements
• Ensures proper, timely payment of fees for licenses, permits, regulatory contracts and insurances, all taxes
• Serves as active member of Executive Committee and attends all meetings of same
• Attends various departmental meetings in order to maintain effective working relationships with operational departments and staff
• Approves as needed all purchase orders, payroll submittals, cash transfers to owners, manual checks, balance sheet and bank reconciliation's, month end journal entries, bad debt write-offs, all Loews inter-hotel and corporate billings
• Directs cash management activities to ensure the proper use and timely availability of funds
• Provides guidance on technical issues affecting departments reporting to the Credit Manager
• Conducts/oversees monthly audit of General Cashiers vault
• Interviews, selects, trains, appraises, coaches, counsels and disciplines accounting personnel according to Loews standards
• Follows New Hire Training and on-going Star Service Competency programs in accordance with hotel policy
• Evaluates individual employee performance, determines areas in need of improvement or requirements for advancement, establishes goals, objectives and training needs required to achieve same
• Participates in MOD program as required
• Evaluate changes in guest needs, the hotels guest mix and industry competitive set, to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes necessary to ensure guest and employee satisfaction, while maintaining market dominance and exceptional fi
• Other duties as assigned

General

• Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
• Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
• Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
• Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
• Recycles whenever possible
• Remains current with hotel information and changes
• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of computer based front and back of house Accounting Management Systems
• Prolific in Windows, Lotus/Excel and MS-Office software operating systems and applications
• Ability to assemble, analyze, understand and present integrated spread sheets and complex technical information to all levels of management
• Organization/prioritization skills necessary to meet deadlines
• Effective management, leadership, organizational and communications skills
• Working knowledge of basic office equipment, i.e.; fax, copiers, printers, calculators
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays

Education:

• Bachelors or higher degree in Accounting/Finance

Experience:

• Four to six years progressive experience in managing Hospitality Accounting operations