Director of Finance

United States·West Palm Beachexecutive

Finance & AccountingFinance Manager

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Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Sage Hospitality. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.

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Finance & AccountingFinance Manager

Responsibilities

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→Partner with hotel leaders across all departments on daily operations and special projects. Identify financial risks, present practical solutions, and guide decisions that support the hotel’s financial objectives.
→Develop and manage the annual operating budget, business plan, and financial goals. Drive budgeted revenue, cost, and profit performance through disciplined accounting practices and strong expense controls.
→Establish clear quarterly priorities and key objectives for department heads, including action plans and completion dates. Follow up on progress, ensure accountability, and take corrective action when objectives are not met.
→Prepare monthly forecasts for staffing, operating expenses, and business performance. Partner with department heads to align staffing plans, expenses, and operational decisions with forecasted revenue and costs.
→Review monthly financial statements to identify trends, correct concerns, manage spending, and plan for future business needs. Review and approve applicable “other expense” categories and regularly evaluate significant expenditures to ensure responsible use of hotel resources.
→Maintain a visible, approachable presence throughout the hotel. Promote associate morale, engagement, retention, and development in alignment with Sage Hospitality’s open-door culture. Attend department meetings when possible.
→Lead performance reviews and development planning for finance management team members. Address performance concerns promptly through coaching, improvement plans, and corrective action when appropriate.
→Ensure finance team members have the experience, knowledge, and capability to meet their responsibilities. Provide ongoing training, mentorship, and support to strengthen the department.
→Establish, review, and enforce cost-control practices and internal controls that safeguard hotel and owner assets and support compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.
→Partner with the Sales and Revenue teams to review sales activity, room night productivity, group rates, market mix, and key account opportunities. Support strategic account engagement by reviewing contracts, participating in sales discussions, and meeting with key clients as needed.

Requirements

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A four-year college degree (accounting preferred) or equivalent education/experience.

Experience required by position is five to ten years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Requires knowledge of all hotel accounting functions performed by the subordinate reporting directly or indirectly.
Requires advanced knowledge of the accounting, finance and hospitality professions.
Requires ability to analyze activities or information involving some original data manipulation or interpretation to arrive at logical conclusions.
Office Management, Bank Reconciliations, Preparation of State and Federal Reports, Training of Accounting staff employees, Conducting or participating in meetings, Analysis of Balance Sheet Accounts, Preparation of Journal entries, closing the books and preparing the Balance, Sheet Package.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying -limited lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying up to 15-20 lbs. Generally boxes, computer equipment.
Bending/kneeling -limited bending/kneeling required when arranging supplies or equipment.
Mobility -limited mobility between offices and departments. No continuous standing, climbing or driving.
Excellent hearing required to train and interact with management and associates.
Excellent vision required to read reports, computer, etc.

Work inside 95% of work period.