Highgate
Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
The Vice President of Finance is responsible for ensuring quality leadership in the financial area by providing both Area Directors of Finance and property Directors of Finance, Controllers, and management with guidance and training, focusing on the profitability of the business and supporting the SVP Finance in company/regional initiatives.
Responsibilities
Must be able to prioritize regional, hotel, or departmental functions to meet all deadlines. Provide assistance and financial leadership to Directors of Financial Services and management of other locations as directed. Effectively supervise the implementation and preparation of cash flow statements and projections across the portfolio of hotels and monitor the cash positions of those hotels. Work with ownership groups on cash requirements, ROI initiatives, reporting requirements and other ownership needs and concerns. Monitor regional hotels’ revenues and expenses to ensure the accurate recording of information in accordance with Hotel’s guidelines. Monitor the capital planning process by assisting management with calculating return on capital improvements, gathering support and monitoring the bid process, and ensuring proper upkeep of the property. Ensure hotels’ compliance with all regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, legal agreements, and the proper execution of all operational taxes. Analyze financial data and operations to assist and advise management in maintaining the hotels’ financial objectives. Monitor compliance of internal financial controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, inventories, hotel assets, master keys, payroll, and employee records. Embrace a continuous growth environment by actively assisting in recruiting, reviewing, recommending, and maintaining an inventory of Directors of Finance, Assistant Directors of Finance, Accounting Managers, and other managers for the organization. Continually focus on training and development programs for accounting associates to cultivate the “brightest” and “best” talent within the industry. Hire, train, supervise and develop staff, including coaching, counseling, and discipline. Review, rate, and evaluate the Director of Finance performance in accordance with guidelines provided by Human Resources. Qualifications
A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in hotel Accounting or related field; or a 4-year college degree with an Accounting/Finance concentration and a minimum of 5 years of related progressive experience; or a 2-year college degree and a minimum of 8 years of related progressive experience. Experience in Hotel or Restaurant financial background is required for this role. Proven leadership abilities with experience leading teams and departments. Multi hotel experience is preferred for this role. Technical knowledge of key financial systems and software is required. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
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Must be able to prioritize regional, hotel, or departmental functions to meet all deadlines. Provide assistance and financial leadership to Directors of Financial Services and management of other locations as directed. Effectively supervise the implementation and preparation of cash flow statements and projections across the portfolio of hotels and monitor the cash positions of those hotels. Work with ownership groups on cash requirements, ROI initiatives, reporting requirements and other ownership needs and concerns. Monitor regional hotels’ revenues and expenses to ensure the accurate recording of information in accordance with Hotel’s guidelines. Monitor the capital planning process by assisting management with calculating return on capital improvements, gathering support and monitoring the bid process, and ensuring proper upkeep of the property. Ensure hotels’ compliance with all regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, legal agreements, and the proper execution of all operational taxes. Analyze financial data and operations to assist and advise management in maintaining the hotels’ financial objectives. Monitor compliance of internal financial controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, inventories, hotel assets, master keys, payroll, and employee records. Embrace a continuous growth environment by actively assisting in recruiting, reviewing, recommending, and maintaining an inventory of Directors of Finance, Assistant Directors of Finance, Accounting Managers, and other managers for the organization. Continually focus on training and development programs for accounting associates to cultivate the “brightest” and “best” talent within the industry. Hire, train, supervise and develop staff, including coaching, counseling, and discipline. Review, rate, and evaluate the Director of Finance performance in accordance with guidelines provided by Human Resources. Qualifications
A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in hotel Accounting or related field; or a 4-year college degree with an Accounting/Finance concentration and a minimum of 5 years of related progressive experience; or a 2-year college degree and a minimum of 8 years of related progressive experience. Experience in Hotel or Restaurant financial background is required for this role. Proven leadership abilities with experience leading teams and departments. Multi hotel experience is preferred for this role. Technical knowledge of key financial systems and software is required. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
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