As the second largest hotel management company,
Pillar Hotels and Resorts provides on-site management services for an expansive portfolio of well-respected brands. We are committed to providing superior quality and service for our guests. Based in Irving, Texas, Pillar Hotels and Resorts directly manages 216 hotels with nearly 21,000 rooms in 35 states representing 16 well respected flags. As one of the largest franchisees of Marriott, Hilton and IHG, we enjoy excellent relationships with our brand partners.
Pillar is an industry-recognized leader in hospitality management services. Our time-tested management techniques are supported by state-of-the-art technology and systems to continually improve efficiencies.
Pillar Hotels and Resorts has consistently delivered results for ownership by providing highly competent, professional management. We realize that people make the difference in the hospitality industry and are committed to staffing our hotels with outstanding service personnel. Whether traveling for business or leisure Pillar Hotels and Resorts has the perfect location and experienced staff to make your stay with us unforgettable.
Job Description
Scope:
The Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting the company's financial programs by providing guidance and interpretation to managers, supervisors and employees.
Primary Responsibilities:
Analyzing profitability for all managed hotels.
Benchmarking performance/cost comparisons between all hotels.
Creating and delivering presentations for internal Sr. Leadership and external owners.
Building and Analyzing reporting metrics in Cognos business intelligence tool.
Supports the forecasting and budgeting process for all managed hotels.
Creating and projecting performance through 5 year proformas on current and potential management contracts.
Involved in analyzing and critiquing of brand initiatives and costs.
Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Pillar Hotels & Resorts.
Note: Other duties as assigned by supervisor or corporate management.
Relationships:
Internal: Sr. Leadership, Accounting, IT, Employee Services, Capital and Hotel Operations
External: Field employees of all levels and external owners
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree with some emphasis in Finance/Accounting with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
Strong quantitative aptitude exemplified through grades in finance, accounting, math, and statistics.
Excellent analytical and computational skills with an advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Aptitude for data reporting tool methodology and fundamentals required.
Excellent organizational, project and time management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and fluently with a diverse group, including executives, managers and subject matter experts.
Ability to manage shifting, and sometimes competing, priorities and deadlines.
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all matters related to employee compensation.
Working Conditions:
Will be required to work in fast paced environment.
Physical/Cognitive Activities:
This description of physical and mental activities is not intended to describe essential job functions. Rather, its purpose is to give the job applicant a feel for the physical and mental activities of the job to the end that an applicant with a disability can determine whether he or she will be able to do this job either with or without accommodations.
This person must understand the practices, techniques and technologies required in the work they are performing or monitoring.
A significant portion of time may be spent sitting in an office environment; however there may be occasions of lifting carrying of up to 25 pounds of stored files that may be required.
Reading and writing abilities are utilized in order to document or record all tasks delegated and completed, and there will be extreme visual computer usage and typing involved.
Higher level reasoning abilities are always utilized.
Competency in mathematics is required.
Organizational Structure:
Reports to: Director of Strategic Finance
Job title also known as: Analyst
This job description is a general representation of the duties and responsibilities commonly found in administration for this type of position; it may be modified at an at any time based upon business necessity.
Job Requirements
Scope:
The Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting the company's financial programs by providing guidance and interpretation to managers, supervisors and employees.
Primary Responsibilities:
Analyzing profitability for all managed hotels.
Benchmarking performance/cost comparisons between all hotels.
Creating and delivering presentations for internal Sr. Leadership and external owners.
Building and Analyzing reporting metrics in Cognos business intelligence tool.
Supports the forecasting and budgeting process for all managed hotels.
Creating and projecting performance through 5 year proformas on current and potential management contracts.
Involved in analyzing and critiquing of brand initiatives and costs.
Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Pillar Hotels & Resorts.
Note: Other duties as assigned by supervisor or corporate management.
Relationships:
Internal: Sr. Leadership, Accounting, IT, Employee Services, Capital and Hotel Operations
External: Field employees of all levels and external owners
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree with some emphasis in Finance/Accounting with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
Strong quantitative aptitude exemplified through grades in finance, accounting, math, and statistics.
Excellent analytical and computational skills with an advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Aptitude for data reporting tool methodology and fundamentals required.
Excellent organizational, project and time management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and fluently with a diverse group, including executives, managers and subject matter experts.
Ability to manage shifting, and sometimes competing, priorities and deadlines.
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all matters related to employee compensation.
Working Conditions:
Will be required to work in fast paced environment.
Physical/Cognitive Activities:
This description of physical and mental activities is not intended to describe essential job functions. Rather, its purpose is to give the job applicant a feel for the physical and mental activities of the job to the end that an applicant with a disability can determine whether he or she will be able to do this job either with or without accommodations.
This person must understand the practices, techniques and technologies required in the work they are performing or monitoring.
A significant portion of time may be spent sitting in an office environment; however there may be occasions of lifting carrying of up to 25 pounds of stored files that may be required.
Reading and writing abilities are utilized in order to document or record all tasks delegated and completed, and there will be extreme visual computer usage and typing involved.
Higher level reasoning abilities are always utilized.
Competency in mathematics is required.
Organizational Structure:
Reports to: Director of Strategic Finance
Job title also known as: Analyst
This job description is a general representation of the duties and responsibilities commonly found in administration for this type of position; it may be modified at an at any time based upon business necessity.
