Complex Director of Finance ("Director de Finanzas")

POSITION TITLE: Complex Director of Finance

DEPARTMENT: A&G

REPORTS TO: General Managers, Corporate Director of Finance

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt, Professional

POSITION PURPOSE

Plans, directs, and executes property wide strategies related to budgeting forecasting profit and loss reporting and account reconciliation for operating and balance sheet accounts for our H Hotel, Homewood Suites, and Embassy Suites LAX locations. Areas of oversight include budgeting, income auditing, cashiering, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax compliance, monthly financials, and payroll. Creates and executes a business plan that is aligned with the propertys business strategy and focuses on the execution of financial and accounting activities and the delivery of desirable financial results.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Verifies the accuracy and timeliness of all finance functions: daily and month end reporting payroll processing income audit accounts payable accounts receivable and cash and credit card management

Completes comprehensive month end close to include preparing journal entries and accruals completing cost of sales entries reconciling balance sheet accounts ensuring proper tax reporting and analyzing profit performance

Develop and Achieve Financial Goals

Creates the annual operating plan that is aligned with the company's strategic direction

Provides analytical tools and support to department heads during budget preparation

Leads the sales and operations team in creating accurate monthly forecasts that allow the team to react to changes in business levels

Implements and upholds business practices that positively support our obsession with having sales driven culture

Ensures monthly P&Ls reflect accurate revenues expenses and cost of sales calculations

Analyzes daily monthly variances between actual forecasted and budgeted performance

Advises GM and executive team on existing and upcoming financial and operational issues

Analyzes financial data and operational and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement

Leads the property in developing and maintaining a strong labor culture that maximizes productivity performance

Facilitates monthly P&L reviews to uncover challenges opportunities and trends

Manages capital expense budget and reconciles expenditures monthly

Ensures strong accounting and operational controls to safeguard assets and maximize profits

Oversees internal and city audit processes

Manages the accurate collection posting and reconciliation of occupancy taxes sales taxes and transient marketing district (TMD)fees

Reconciles balance sheet accounts monthly and ensures totals are supported by appropriate documentation

Provides continuous direction to and education of the operational team in all areas related to finance financial reports internal controls labor management payroll month end reconciliation P&L performance etc.

Fosters strong professional relationships with the entire management group by providing direct counsel and feedback that positively impacts the performance of the business and sharpens the financial acumen of the team

Conducts ongoing coaching and annual reviews to influence positive team development

Cross trains team members to support successful department operations

Sets high standards for performance and holds the team accountable for results

Supports and brings to life the property's core values and service culture

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:

• Assist with any guest inquiry.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards and anticipate and address guests service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
• Complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; and identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by direct and indirect Supervisors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Environmental conditions are inside, a job is considered inside if staff spends approximately 75 percent or more of the time inside.
• Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F), possible for one (1) hour or more.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to four (4) hours in length.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis.
• May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. frequently.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks occasionally.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Ability to work primarily with fingers to pick, pinch, type and carry out substantial movements (motions) of the wrists and hands as well.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, verbal, written and electronic.
• Considerable knowledge of complex mathematical calculations and computer programs.
• Must have excellent leadership capability and customer relations skills.
• Must be detail oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills.
• Must possess excellent computer skills.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, PMS, POS, and accounting programs.
• Ability to analyze, foresee user needs, and makes judgments to ensure proper tools are provided at property level.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.
• Willing to learn, understand and advance technology and privacy laws, international, federal, state, local laws and brands requirements governing data security, federally enforced privacy act, GDPR, PCI DSS, California Consumer Privacy Act, Right to be forgotten and new regulation as become mandated internationally, federally, by state(s) and brands.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations, including, but not limited to the following statutes and their state and local analogues (where applicable): Title VII, ADEA, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, and NLRA.

EXEMPT POSITION

Exempt Staff Members are not covered by the overtime provisions and do not receive overtime pay. Exempt Staff members are paid a fixed salary that is intended to cover all compensation to which they are entitled.

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or related major is required.

EXPERIENCE

Must have a minimum 2 years experience in the finance and accounting or related professional area.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

n/a

GROOMING

All Staff Members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Azul Hospitality - SVI, LLC standards. Refer to the property specific required grooming and uniform standards policy.

ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Azul Hospitality - SVI, LLC, from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Staff with irregular attendance / tardiness will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Upon employment, all staff is required to fully comply with Azul Hospitality - SVI, LLC rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotels facilities. Staff members who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, staff members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a staff member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.