Director of Finance

Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa

$130K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • CPA preferred
  • 8+ years of progressively responsible finance-related experience
  • 2+ years of supervisory or management experience
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and IT/Purchasing

Responsibilities

  • Manage all finance/accounting, purchasing, and IT operations
  • Prepare and oversee financial reports and budgets
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards
  • Lead and develop finance teams, enhancing their performance
  • Implement internal controls and audit financial transactions
  • Assist department heads with financial data interpretation
  • Resolve billing-related customer complaints ensuring guest satisfaction

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Health insurance benefits
  • Team Member and Family & Friends hotel and restaurant discounts
  • Matching 401k after one year
  • On-Demand Pay for early wage access
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Complementary Parking and Meals
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

THE JOB:

The Director of Finance is responsible for managing all finance/accounting, purchasing and IT operations of the organization to include the production of periodic financial reports, oversight of the accounting systems, recordkeeping, and management of the comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the organization's reported financial results and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as well as state and federal regulations. Ensures the integrity of the financial statements critical to the property. Provides oversight in audits of financial statements by external auditors and regulators and ensures compliance with all reporting requirements. Builds and manages teams effectively. Manages subordinate Finance team members in areas related to finance, financial reporting, internal controls, incentives, accounting, etc. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Assists with planning department goals and directs team members to achieve results. Creates a work environment that promotes positivity, teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect, and team member satisfaction, while creating a culture of excellence in which all team members strive for maximum performance levels. Ensures staff receives any required training or attends mandatory meetings. Determines work quality expectations and sets deadlines. Manages all assigned general accounting functions which may include performing month-end close process, preparing and booking journal entries, account reconciliations, procurement, shipping & receiving, inventory, variance analysis, project management and maintaining fixed asset records. Ensures the month close is completed accurately and within the monthly close cycle, including the preparation and review of all Balance Sheet account reconciliations and key accruals. Responsible for the preparation of annual budget and monthly forecasts. Prepares reports generated by the department, including monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports. Reviews revenue reports produced by all departments. Utilizes corporate approved computer programs to analyze forecasts, cost and revenue reports. Makes decisions and acts based on that information to maximize profitability. May perform or oversee internal audit functions such as review of daily refunds and Daily Revenue Reports. Directs the development and implementation of internal controls to ensure the security of property assets and the accurate recording of assets, liabilities, income, expenses, and other transactions. Audits internal financial controls to ensure compliance with SOP's to include purchasing, cash handling, receipts, disbursements, payroll and team member records related to waivers, expense reimbursement, bonuses, incentives, etc. Maintains and improves financial and accounting policies and procedures; modifies organizational structure to improve operations and services delivery. Ensures monthly and quarterly tax payments and reports are prepared accurately and reported in a timely manner. Ensures all property licenses and permits are renewed on a timely basis. Monitors all purchases and expenses of the property. Assists department heads with the interpretation of financial data and recommends courses of action to maximize profitability. Provides timely and accurate responses to requests for information from internal and external offices Resolves billing-related customer complaints and anticipates potential problems by reviewing and monitoring complaints, operational issues, business flow and team member performance to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and quality.

YOU:

To be successful in this position, we're looking for an amazing people connector, who thrives on creating experiences and problem solving. This role as the Director of Finance requires skills such as patience, empathy, and a desire to provide excellent service for our guests.

The OFFER:

In return, we offer competitive pay, health insurance benefits, Team Member and Family & Friends hotel and restaurant discounts within the Noble House Hotel & Resorts family, Matching 401k (After 1 year), On-Demand Pay (Earned wage access before payday!) PTO, Complementary Parking, and Meals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA preferred.

Eight or more years of related and progressively responsible experience with two years supervisory/management experience in a similar setting.

Strong knowledge of IT and Purchasing desired. Possess strong of knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Ability to oversee all aspects of the accounting area including AR, AP, Credit & Collection, Payroll and General Ledger.

Requires ability to lead others in the department by mentoring and providing training that results in staff that meets/exceeds guest expectations and provides a high level of guest satisfaction.

Ability and experience in successfully leading and coordinating staff in a high volume, time sensitive environment.

Must have excellent customer service/communication skills to work with guests of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds for the purpose of resolving problems/complaints and providing a high level of guest satisfaction. Contacts and work materials sometimes contain confidential/sensitive information so requires ability to use discretion.

Requires ability to use computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.

Requires ability to oversee ERP system including working with internal and external software support as necessary.

Requires advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and ability to learn and use telephone and computer systems used at the property.

Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time.

Ability to work on AM, PM, weekend, and holiday shifts as required by operational needs.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience within a hotel/resort environment

At Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity Inclusion, and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions - and we would love for you to share yours with the team!

If you enjoy being a part of a team providing an excellent experience for our guests and meeting new people, we invite you to apply!

Salary Description

$130,000.00 to $150,000.00 Annually

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