IHG

Director of Finance

IHG$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Studies required; Master's or CPA preferred.
  • 2-3 years of Director level experience in hospitality finance preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills with a focus on detail and quality.
  • Excellent communication abilities essential for collaboration with management and teams.
  • Experience with PeopleSoft or similar accounting software preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and current technologies.
  • Strong financial modeling, project management, and critical thinking capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise all property accounting functions and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Prepare financial documents in line with company policies and accounting standards.
  • Analyze financial results to provide insights to General Managers and the Home Office.
  • Monthly balance sheet analysis and preparation of forecasts and cash flow statements.
  • File sales, use, and occupancy tax returns and meet external reporting requirements.
  • Ensure effective treasury cash management and compliance with management agreements.
  • Oversee data processing integrity and efficiency within financial reporting.
  • Review budgets and forecasts for reasonableness before submission to stakeholders.
  • Secure legal documentation and ensure all statutory reporting needs are met.
  • Coach department heads on financial management responsibilities and practices.

Benefits

  • Inclusive culture that celebrates diversity among staff and guests.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Supportive work environment promoting open communication and collaboration.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

Provide the support, financial knowledge, and expertise as a key business manager of the company to assist all levels of management in providing hospitality service of the highest quality to guests worldwide. Assist the General Managers (GMs) in achieving established business goals. Direct the accounting and control functions at the property, while ensuring timely reporting of operating results and maintain the integrity of the management information system.

Some of your responsibilities include:

  • Supervise all accounting functions for your property.
  • Prepare the financial documents within the time frames supplied in the closing schedule and according to the Company Policies and Procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and the Uniform System of Accounts.
  • Analyze and interpret financial results in order to assist and advise the GMs and Home Office team.
  • On a monthly basis, maintain balance sheet analysis with full supporting detail and prepare accurate forecasts and cash flow statements upon request.
  • Prepare timely and accurate sales, use, and occupancy tax returns as well as any other external reports or returns as deemed necessary.
  • Ensure successful treasury cash management, compliance with the management agreement and attendant legal documents.
  • Ensure integrity and efficiency of computerized data processing functions.
  • Ensure all financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and other information required by the company are accurately compiled and submitted within the specified time limits, identifying variances, and making recommendations for improvements as appropriate.
  • Review forecasts and budgets prepared by management teams to make sure owners, GMs, and Home Office are provided with guidelines of performance that are both reasonable and achievable.
  • Ensure all legal, treasury, and tax documentation is properly maintained and secured, and that all statutory and fiscal reporting requirements are satisfied, which includes any governmental requirements for permits and licenses.
  • Ensure adequate controls are installed and maintained for the protection of the property's assets against loss or misappropriation.
  • Coach department heads regarding their financial responsibilities and effective financial management techniques.
  • Continuously monitor economic, social, and governmental trends and policies to ensure that management is kept fully apprised of any implications that may affect the performance of the hotel or restaurant in meeting its financial objectives.

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Studies is required, Master's degree and/or CPA is a plus.
  • 2 to 3 years of Director level experience in hospitality finance is preferred.
  • Well organized, detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.
  • Experience with PeopleSoft or similar accounting package, Outlook soft/BPC is preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, current on technology expertise and know-how.
  • Excellent financial modeling, project management, and critical thinking skills with a strong work ethic.


Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here.

Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.

About IHG

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is a British multinational hospitality company that operates a portfolio of hotel brands, including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. The company was founded in 2003 as a result of the merger between British hotel company Six Continents and the hotel and restaurant business of the American conglomerate Bass. IHG is headquartered in Denham, England, and has operations in more than 100 countries. The company's brands cater to a range of travelers, from budget-conscious to luxury-seeking.
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