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POSITION FOCUS
Establishes, coordinates and administers all financial systems, internal controls and the hotel's capital plan. Prepares and reviews budgets, forecasts, operating results, financial reports and tax returns in compliance with government regulations, company, franchise and ownership requirements.

The Director of Finance is the financial manager of the hotel. The position is responsible for short and long term planning and the daily operations of the Controller's department. Develops and recommends the department's budget and objectives and manages within those approved plans. May participates in total hotel management as a member of the hotel's Executive Committee and is responsible for providing the timely dissemination of reports to management to assist in achieving bottom line results.

Consults with the Corporate Leader of Finance any accounting transactions or control procedures which are not specifically addressed in company Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual or which requires interpretation.

SERVICE CULTURE FOCUS
To support Sage’s Vision of being recognized by our customers as the best in our business through ensuring a culture that “makes the ordinary extraordinary!” You should champion this culture in every touch point of our business from our associates, guests, owners and communities. The service and courtesy you extend and promote on a daily basis will ensure a healthy and productive culture of serving others with excellence.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Executive Committee
If applicable, participate in the Executive Committee utilizing a participative style: be readily available and effectively communicate with each member, coordinate the operation of each individual's department and special projects, and assist in identifying problems and solutions. Guide the committee in dealing with the hotel's problems and opportunities in order to best serve the financial interests of the property.
Operating Budget
Development of annual operating budget which will serve as an operating plan and define required levels of achievement. Assure achievement of annual budget in revenues, costs and profits through accounting diligence and expenditure controls and proficient accounting practices.
Departmental Objectives
Set written priorities and key objectives for each department head quarterly including action plan and completion date. Follow up to assure successful implementation and follow-through and take corrective action in the event of failure to meet assigned objectives.
Forecasting
Monthly forecasting of operating staff and cost expenditures. Business planning in line with forecasted sales and costs including guidance to department heads.
P & L Statement Critique
Monthly review of financial statement in order to correct problems, assure spending is in line and to plan for future business. Review and approve all expenses in "other expense" categories in all departments. Regularly review all major expenses to assure that monies are wisely expended.
Staff Relations
Develop a high level of esprit de corps and loyalty to the hotel and to the company in order to reduce turnover and increase employee morale. Communicate, counsel and assist in staff development. Be visible and available to all hourly personnel in accordance with the Company's open door policy. Attend monthly department employee meetings whenever possible.
Staff Evaluation
Conduct performance appraisal and personal development plans for management staff. Identify substandard performance of individual managers and outline improvement action, including taking corrective or disciplinary measures.
Staff Hiring
Assure level of experience, knowledge and ability to meet job requirements of all hotel management. Cost Controls Review controls and assure adherence at all times in order to protect the hotel's property/assets.
Wage and Salary Administration
Review all wage and salary increases assuring compliance with wage scales and compensation philosophies as outlined in the Company's management manuals. Future Business Quarterly review of future bookings of room nights and banquet sales, early identification of weak periods, implementing yield management practices.
Pricing
Quarterly review of pricing including review of cost increases and competitive pricing in room rates, restaurant, lounge and banquet areas. Assure recommendation and implementation of price increases on a timely basis.
Inspection
Regular personal inspection of guest rooms, public areas, back of house, banquet function set-ups. Assure that written lists are developed of corrective actions required for implementation by housekeeping, maintenance and operating departments. Guest Service Through leadership and example, establish a friendly, courteous, service-oriented approach to guests that is exhibited by all hotel employees. Establish and implement guest service standards for all departments, periodically review, identify problems and corrective actions.
Property Maintenance
Assure that an on-going program is followed in regular repair and upkeep of the facility, landscape and equipment by developing and implementing a preventive maintenance program.
Marketing Plan
Development of annual sales and marketing plan. Monitor implementation of marketing plan action steps.
Sales Management
Regular review of sales solicitation activities, room nights productivity and group room rates sold by the sales department. Regularly review individual productivity taking corrective action and guiding as needed. Evaluate market
mix and take action in order to best position the hotel for increased business. Involvement in sales solicitation of key accounts by reviewing contracts, meeting with sales department, visit key account contacts in person and by phone.
Food and Beverage Promotion
Monitor the success of F&B promotion programs. Take corrective actions as required. Monitor sales levels in order to
take steps to reverse negative sales trends.
Credit
Maintain credit policies at Front Office, Sales and Catering. Attend credit meetings and assist in developing action
plans, supervise collections of major accounts, review of aging reports and approval of write-offs.
Front Office Management
Regular review of Front Office results in order to maximize room revenue. Identify problem areas and initiate solutions. Community Relations
Represent the hotel within the local community, positioning the hotel as a good corporate citizen that is involved and
supportive of community affairs.
Policies and Procedures
Assure

Competencies

Strategic Skills
Skilled in all facets of general business or area of specialty. Highly capable with current practices and looks ahead at opportunities to utilize new products, consumer trends, changes in the marketplace, and technology edge. Natural instincts and insight for finding the best solution to unclear issues and problems. Reflects on vast experience to determine numerous future possibilities. Can see how the details fit into the big picture. Highly capable and resourceful problem solver. Manages the creative process within an organization to develop unique solutions. Leverages creative solutions in an organization resulting in competitive advantages. Makes great decisions.

Operating Skills
Effectively divides, assigns, and delegates work. Communicates directions and purpose of work resulting in associate ownership, pride, and quality. Is able to assess how associates can improve performance. Able to motivate and develop associates to their potential.

Courage
Readily leads when challenges arise, formulates and communicates clear work plans, Gives regular feedback on progress towards goals and makes changes accordingly.

Energy and Drive
Competitive, consistently driven to accomplish and exceed goals, able to create sense of urgency.

Personal and Interpersonal Skills
Welcoming and warm personality, demonstrates care for customers and associates, sets the tone for others in stressful situations by responding in a cool, calm, and collected way, creates confidence and trust with others, is viewed by others as honest and direct, comfortable in conversing with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and at all organizational levels, able to create an environment where associates thrive and actively seek approval of the manager, trusts associates, elevates associate confidence by encouraging decision making, is a self-improver who develops a variety of approaches and communication techniques tailored to each situation, builds high performing teams, compels teams to embrace a shared vision for success.

Knowledge/Skills
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.
Must also be knowledgeable in the following areas: 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,

Abilities
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.

Education/Formal Training
A four year college degree (accounting preferred) or equivalent education/experience.

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

Material/Equipment Used
Computers, 10 key calculator, phones (95% of work period).

Environment
Work inside 95% of work period.