Director Finance

The Westin Portland Harborview features 289 guest rooms (the largest hotel in the state of Maine), spa, two restaurants, and boasts 15,000 square feet of meeting space. Our hotel is a historic landmark that was renovated and re-opened as a Marriott Westin in 2013. The Westin Portland Harborview is managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, the world's largest third-party hospitality management company. This opportunity is perfect for a well-seasoned hospitality professional looking to take on their next challenge! This position is bonus-eligible and will sit on the Executive Committee for the hotel. Cell phone and parking are paid for, and many additional perks come with working for Aimbridge and Marriott.Job Title:

Director of FinanceResponsibilities:Responsible for all activities related to budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss reporting, and account reconciliation for both operating and balance sheet accounts.Oversees all accounting activities related to income auditing, cashiering, accounts payable, accounts receivable, collection tax compliance, payroll, and month-end processing.Verifies the accuracy and timeliness of all finance functions: daily and month-end reporting, payroll processing, income audit, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash and credit card management.Completes comprehensive month-end close to include preparing journal entries and accruals, completing cost of sales entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, ensuring proper tax reporting, and analyzing profit performance.Creates the annual operating plan aligned with the company's strategic direction.Provides analytical tools and support to department heads during budget preparation.Leads the sales and operations team in creating accurate monthly forecasts.Implements business practices that support a sales-driven culture.Ensures monthly P&Ls reflect accurate revenues, expenses, and cost of sales calculations.Advises GM and executive team on financial and operational issues.Analyzes financial data and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement.Facilitates monthly P&L reviews to uncover challenges, opportunities, and trends.Manages capital expense budget and reconciles expenditures monthly.Oversees internal and city audit processes.Fosters strong professional relationships with the management group.Conducts ongoing coaching and annual reviews.Qualifications:4-year Bachelor Degree in Finance/Accounting and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a finance leadership position or a 5+ year history of progressive career growth in hotel finance.Experience with budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss reporting, and balancing ledgers.Strong analytical skills and ability to present technical subjects clearly.Proven leadership and coaching skills.Ability to work a varied schedule based on business needs.Company Overview:

Aimbridge Hospitality is the global leader in third-party hotel management, representing over 1,550 hotels in all 50 states and 22 countries. Our associates are passionate about serving guests and driving exceptional results.Benefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term Disability IncomeTerm Life and AD&D InsurancePaid Time OffEmployee Assistance Program401k Retirement PlanEEO Statement: Aimbridge Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

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