Director of Finance

Company: Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Location: Fountain Hills
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description
Are you ready to grow your dream career while making others' vacation dreams come true? Marriott Vacations Worldwide is a world premier organization for Vacation Ownership with resorts at destinations around the globe. Join our team and help deliver unforgettable experiences that make vacation dreams come true.
Position Summary:We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance to join the team opening the Adero Resort, an Autograph Collection property in Scottsdale Arizona opening later this year. - The resort features 177 guest rooms, a full service restaurant, a membership club, banquet/event facilities and Spa. - We are looking for a dynamic addition to the team that will help provide financial guidance and leadership to the property. -
Specific Expectations:

• Supervise all accounting functions for the Hotel, Restaurant, and Spa.
• Prepare the financial statements working with Accenture, the outsourced service provider to in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Uniform System of Accounts and other documents as needed for the owner reporting package.
• Prepare accurate forecasts on a monthly basis and monthly cash flow statements to ensure that owners, the General Manager are provided clear information about the achievability and reasonableness of the forecasts and budgets.
• Analyze and interpret financial results in order to assist and advise the Resort General Manager in an effort to drive strategic business decisions, including the analysis of payroll costs.
• In coordination with Accenture maintain balance sheet analysis on a monthly basis with full supporting detail.
• Ensure compliance with management and franchise agreement and other legal documents and corresponding financial impact.
• Prepare timely and accurate sales, use and occupancy tax returns.
• Mentors and works collaboratively with department heads regarding their departmental financial statements, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure treasury management controls are in place and monitored to secure company assets.
• Ensure that 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.
• Prepare annual budget in connection with the property management teams.
• 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.
  Specific Candidate Profile:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Studies from an accredited university or business college is preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years of practical accounting experience in the hospitality industry at a full service hotel.
  • Well organized, detail-oriented with excellent follow-up.
  • Able to communicate thru writing or verbal communication effectively and professional with all stakeholders, including guests, owners, fellow managers, employees and vendors and to diplomatically handle difficult situations as they arise.
  • Ability to work under time pressures.
  • Must possess excellent communication skills both internally and externally.
  • Experience with PeopleSoft or similar accounting package is preferred.
  • Excel proficiency required.
  • Comfortable with multiple systems and interfaces. Working knowledge of property management systems and Point of Sale outlet systems. Experience with Opera, MICROS, SPASoft, Jonas a plus
    Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture

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