Director of Finance

Description The luxurious Hotel Cleveland Marriott is seeking an experienced leader to fill the position of Director of Finance. Crescent Hotels and Resorts is the industry leader in hotel management and we proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages along with a career path for our associates which celebrates their success. Crescent was started with a deep belief in our people, encouraging them to apply their energy, passion, and unique abilities to make our hotels run remarkably. Our guests benefit from what each associate does as a part of this shared vision. We live the belief that we are successful because of our associates and that every role is important. As you grow, so does Crescent. We value you and what you do. We manage properties of every size and major brand across North America. Our goal is to hire the best people and prove that we are the only place you will ever want to work. Join us on that journey and explore the opportunities with us. We are committed to providing you with: Highly competitive wages An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members 401K matching program for eligible associates Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members The Director of Finance is responsible for providing ethical and consistent leadership in the financial area of the hotel by supplying management with guidance, training, support and is also responsible for focusing on the profitability of the business, maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring acceptable levels of internal controls, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and safeguarding owners/investors assets. What will you be doing? Evaluate the financial impact on business decisions. Ensure that all levels of management are promptly notified of any financial deviations from established policies and/or control weaknesses in the hotel. Effectively manage and communicate cash flow related issues, as required to management and ownership. This includes the accurate and timely preparation of cash-flow statements, management of receivables, cash balances, control mechanisms and timely deposits of all funds. Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording in accordance with Crescent Hotels and Resorts established guidelines. Investigate and critique variances to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement strategies to management. Monitor the capital planning process by assisting management with calculation of return on capital improvements, gathering support and monitoring the bid process, and evaluating scope of work and specifications. Ensure hotels' compliance on all regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, legal agreements, and the proper execution of all operational taxes. Provide assistance to management in enforcing compliance on all these items. Coordinate the completion of all forecasts and budgets as required, with the full and active participation of management team. Analyze financial data and operations in order to assist and advise management in maintaining the hotels' financial objectives. Ensure that all balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations are reconciled on a timely basis. Establish and continually audit all internal financial controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, credit extension, inventories, hotel assets, master keys, payroll, and employee records. Embrace a continuous growth environment by actively hiring professional staff and assisting in recruiting, reviewing, recommending and maintaining an inventory of qualified and promotable Associates that can potentially become Controllers, Assistant Controllers, Accounting Managers, and other managers for the org