Job title: Vice President of Finance – Boutique Hotel | 200k – 295k Southeast USA
Company:
Job description: Job Description:
The Vice President of Finance directs and manages the financial strategy and operations for the organization, specifically within the hotel industry. Candidates must have a background in hotel finance, as only those with relevant hotel experience will be considered for this opportunity.
The VP of Finance serves as a financial thought leader within the company, ensuring alignment of financial management with the organization’s overarching mission and hotel industry standards, and driving continuous improvement in financial processes and controls.
Required Skills And Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
- CPA required.
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience specifically within the hotel industry.
- Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and internal controls, with a focus on applications within the hotel field.
Applicants without a hotel background in finance will not be considered
for this role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a comprehensive
understanding of the unique financial dynamics and requirements of the
hotel industry, leveraging this expertise to contribute meaningfully to
the organization’s success.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading a dynamic accounting team in their daily operations and professional growth within both hotel and corporate accounting spheres.
- Collaborating with executive management to set financial targets aligned with the organization’s strategic goals, reflecting a deep understanding of the hotel industry.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with financial institutions to secure optimal banking services and financing arrangements specific to the needs of the hotel sector.
- Implementing proactive cash management strategies within the hotel context to optimize liquidity and support organizational needs.
- Crafting, executing, and revising detailed annual budgets in collaboration with hotel department heads, reflecting the organization’s short-term objectives and long-term vision within the industry.
Requirements:
Required Skills And Experience • Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required. • CPA required. • 10+ years of progressive finance experience. • Experience in the hospitality field is preferred but not required. • M3 accounting experience preferred but not required. • Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and internal controls is required. • Strong knowledge of GAAP, modified cash basis, and cash basis accounting. • Ability to evaluate, analyze, and prioritize data in various forms and formats. • Self-Starter with the ability to work independently and as a team. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment where priorities are consistently changing. • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products to include, but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook. • High level of flexibility regarding hours worked during month-end and busy periods as required by the business.
Benefits:
- Compensation: Base $200k – $225k + 30% bonus potential
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
Expected salary:
Location: Chicago, IL
Job date: Sat, 21 Oct 2023 22:14:23 GMT
