Director of Finance

Roles and responsibilities

Proven leadership skills in a hotel/resort environment
Highest level of integrity and transparency
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with cross-functional teams, to negotiate for resources and influence stakeholders and to gain acceptance of and commitment to plans, ideas, initiatives, etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports, effective presentations and to facilitate meetings
Promote a continuous learning environment that creates an atmosphere for professional development opportunities
Apply an ethical approach to influence the outcome of situations
Serve as a role model for others by demonstrating appropriate business conduct and ethical principles
Continuously seek to improve/develop the performance of others and continuously strive to improve his/her own performance
Work in a safe, prudent and organized manner.
Require a working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and job knowledge of all positions in Accounting, Purchasing and Food & Beverage control. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job or through a series of professional certifications.
Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and Microsoft Office Suite software.
Ability to read, write and speak English.
A working knowledge of hotel systems and operations.
Strategic, analytical and have solid business acumen.

Monitor, control and record all sales, purchases, salaries and expenses of the hotel.
Closely monitor and effectively manage labor costs; plan vacations effectively and ensure proper service levels are provided with the labor standards, while minimizing OT. Comply with applicable Employment Laws.
Prepare forecasts and budgets as required locally, by corporate office or Management Agreement.
Review the cash position of the hotel on a daily basis in order to optimize the use of funds.
Ensure gains/losses on the sale/disposal of fixed assets are properly disclosed and recorded on the Statement of Changes in financial position (SR-25 where applicable) and on the P&L statement.
For locations that maintain full balance sheets including fixed assets, ensure accumulated depreciation accounts are accurate and properly recorded.
Always search out and drive new business opportunities that benefit the hotel.

Desired candidate profile

University degree – major in accounting or finance preferred

Experience

Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the related position with Four Seasons or other organization.

Travel

Occasional

Position Outline

Key Activities

Outcomes

People Functions

• Support, mentor and develop finance employees for today and the future.
• Maintain harmonious and professional relationship with all departments and Home Office.
• Comply with and enforce Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
• Maintain close relations with hotel’s/resort’s ownership and internal/external auditors and ensure effective action necessary on all agreed upon recommendations.
• Deal with all disciplinary and grievance matters in a consistent manner and ensure each issue is appropriately documented.
• Conduct effective department meetings; appropriately communicate and complete any action items.
• Assist General Manager in establishing policies, rules, internal controls and safeguards.
• Actively support the Safety Committee.
• Actively network within the community to attract potential candidates for recruitment purposes and understanding the competitive market