Financial Controller-E

Functions as the property s strategic financial business leader

The position champions, develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand s target customer and property employees

The position provides the financial expertise to enable the successful implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives while maximizing the return on investment

In addition, creates and executes a business plan that is aligned with the property and brand s business strategy and focuses on the execution of financial and accounting activities and the delivery of desirable financial results

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

4-year bachelors degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 2 years experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area

OR

Masters degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work experience required

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Engaging in Strategic Planning and Decision Making

Analyzes financial data and market trends

Analyzes information, forecasts sales against expenses and creates annual budget plans

Compiles information, analyzes and monitors actual sales against projected sales

Develops means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc

Analyzes differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for more efficient budget planning

Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts

Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement new business plans

Protects and strengthens our competitive advantage by advocating and supporting sound business and financial decision making

Ensures a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability

Implements a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks

Leading Accounting Teams

Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example

Communicates the strategic goals, the focus and the owner priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner

Provides excellent leadership by assigning team members and other departments managers clear accountability backed by appropriate authority

Holds staff accountable for successful performance

Developing and Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals

Supports property strategy from a finance and accounting perspective

Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines

Ensures Profits and Losses are documented accurately

Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc

Ensures appropriate corrections are made to audit results if necessary

Reviews audit issues to ensure accuracy

Managing Projects and Policies

Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued

Generates and providing accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc

Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs)

Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes

Ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Ensures that the P&L is accurate (e

g

, costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts)

Anticipating and Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders

Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc

)

Understands the owners perspective and ROI expectations

Anticipates and addresses owner needs and involves ownership in key decisions

Leverages strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team, the propertys strategies and to lead own team

Advises the GM and executive committee on existing and evolving operating/financial issues

Facilitates critique meetings to review information with management team

Attends owners meetings in order to provide context and explanation for financial results

Attends meetings and communicates with the owners, understanding the priorities and strategic focus

Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the needs of all key stakeholders

Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

Ensures team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations

Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently

Ensures new hires participate in the department s orientation program

Ensures new hires receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job

Creates appropriate development plans which develop team members based on their individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations and abilities