Aparium Hotel Group
Director of Finance
Aparium Hotel Group, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE POSITION PROFILE
Reports to General Manager; position is exempt
Who We AreAwarded Travel + Leisure’s Top 25 Hotel Brands Worldwide again in 2024. When launched in 2011, Aparium saw a clear need for a company that could bring c-suite service and accommodations to underserved yet distinct and important cities while maintaining and celebrating the unadulterated character of each. Driven by the belief that the poetics of their surroundings should fuel all hospitality experiences, Aparium was born with an intense focus on unearthing the amazing moments unique to every city. Since its founding, Aparium has grown into a new kind of hotel brand, one that ventures off the beaten path, both geographically and philosophically. It is a sophisticated hotel brand known for its singular ability to combine the business acumen of large hospitality companies with the charm of boutique hotels, bringing the disparate forces together in bustling, smaller markets.
Who You AreYour career experience is eclectic and dynamic. Having grown your career from diverse operating roles into leadership roles within upper-upscale or luxury hotel companies, you became bored. You decided to follow your curiosity to boutique hotel and lifestyle brands within private companies. Your early experiences may not only have been in Finance, but possibly in Rooms or Food + Beverage or Sales + Marketing or something else. You are candid, articulate, and savvy in your partnership with ownership groups and are adaptable in how you engage with a variety of stakeholders.
For you to feel comfortable within our portfolio, you will have familiarity with secondary markets and recognize that hospitality differs from city to city and even from neighborhood to neighborhood. You are comfortable with casual sophistication and realize the concept of luxury has evolved to be approachable and not cookie-cutter. You are adventurous in your backyard and are known to have your pulse on your city and are a ready participant within your community. You get excited about the newest restaurant opening, amenity packaging, a guest service story created by an employee’s intuition and not a standard, a new service concept, and get goosebumps when one of your direct reports gets promoted.
THE ROLEThe Director of Finance reports to the hotel General Manager and ensures the execution of the hotel's financial obligations. The person in this position must be tactical and strategic; if you only prefer to “see the forest” and not “plant the trees,” then this is not a role for you. All leaders of Aparium are required to get down and dirty to unearth existing needs and personally ensure what needs to be fixed is repaired. We are a young company in hyper-growth, so having the ability to be a soldier is as critical as being a general.
The Director of Finance provides strategic leadership, functional guidance, and valuable insights to operations leaders, partners, the Executive Committee and Department Heads for optimal business decisions for their hotel; interacts with the ownership group, asset managers, hotel legal counsel, insurance companies, tax consultants, auditors, commercial and government banks to control the assets of the business effectively. The role is an interdependent part of the property leadership team. The Director of Finance will be a highly motivated team player with a background in finance, accounting, and business operations and extensive experience in the hospitality industry.
What’s In It For YouFlexible paid time off and 401(k) with matchingGreatly reduced room rates for our sister hotelsMedical, Dental, Vision, and pet insurance at an affordable group rate available on day onePaid time off to volunteer for the causes you care about in your communityStrong sense of belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusionAwarded one of KC's Best Places to Work 2023
WHAT YOU WILL DOUphold and model the company’s principles of People, Place, and Character; and ensure direct reports are also modeling the way of our values that drive collaboration, intuition, and translocal hospitalityOversee and manage the financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysisDevelop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls that ensure compliance with corporate policies and industry regulationsProvide strategic financial guidance and support to property management team in order to maximize revenue and profitabilityAnalyze financial data and prepare reports to provide insight into business performance and trendsWork closely with the Regional Director of Finance to develop and execute financial strategies that support the company’s overall growth and profitability goalsManage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial service providersEnsure the accuracy and completeness of financial records and reports, and oversee the preparation of tax returns and other financial filingsParticipate in the monthly financial reviews and present required reportsManage and help oversee hotel's on-site accounting functions to ensure property fiscal management, timely, accurate reporting, and analysis for the hotelDevelop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including property owners, lenders, and investorsHire, train, and manage the onsite team of finance professionals to ensure that all financial operations are carried out effectively and efficiently
How You Will LeadEngage others in general conversation to build rapport quickly; leading and adapting communication and presentation tactics to engage your audience; displaying adaptable interpersonal skills for a wide range of audiences and stakeholdersApproach fact-finding and discovery missions in a collaborative effort; valuing input and experiences of others that creates additional insight to uncover deeper issues that may need to be addressed or removed as a barrier to implementationValue the importance of making decisions with integrity, maintaining confidentiality across internal workgroups, and knowing how to use discretion when appropriate; knows how to keep a secret by understanding the difference between transparency and confidentialityHighly analytical in thought and recommendations, although never acting like the smartest person in the room; and continually seeking out the facts; able to express a point of view without being driven by your egoDemonstrates business acumen and practices sound financial decisions by ensuring the actions and plans put into place support the achievement of sales goals and budgetsDemonstrates the ability to identify strategic needs yet can be a “soldier” to ensure a strategic plan is implemented
What You Will NeedBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Hospitality, or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferredMinimum of 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or business operations, with at least 5 years of experience in the hospitality industryStrong leadership and management skills, with a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teamsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insightsStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholdersKnowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations, including GAAP and SEC regulationsProficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting tools and softwareAbility to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to work in a dog-friendly work environment
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aparium Hospitality Services celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees to ensure they feel a sense of belonging. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they come from and take pride in who we serve. Aparium is an E-Verify employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Reports to General Manager; position is exempt
Who We AreAwarded Travel + Leisure’s Top 25 Hotel Brands Worldwide again in 2024. When launched in 2011, Aparium saw a clear need for a company that could bring c-suite service and accommodations to underserved yet distinct and important cities while maintaining and celebrating the unadulterated character of each. Driven by the belief that the poetics of their surroundings should fuel all hospitality experiences, Aparium was born with an intense focus on unearthing the amazing moments unique to every city. Since its founding, Aparium has grown into a new kind of hotel brand, one that ventures off the beaten path, both geographically and philosophically. It is a sophisticated hotel brand known for its singular ability to combine the business acumen of large hospitality companies with the charm of boutique hotels, bringing the disparate forces together in bustling, smaller markets.
Who You AreYour career experience is eclectic and dynamic. Having grown your career from diverse operating roles into leadership roles within upper-upscale or luxury hotel companies, you became bored. You decided to follow your curiosity to boutique hotel and lifestyle brands within private companies. Your early experiences may not only have been in Finance, but possibly in Rooms or Food + Beverage or Sales + Marketing or something else. You are candid, articulate, and savvy in your partnership with ownership groups and are adaptable in how you engage with a variety of stakeholders.
For you to feel comfortable within our portfolio, you will have familiarity with secondary markets and recognize that hospitality differs from city to city and even from neighborhood to neighborhood. You are comfortable with casual sophistication and realize the concept of luxury has evolved to be approachable and not cookie-cutter. You are adventurous in your backyard and are known to have your pulse on your city and are a ready participant within your community. You get excited about the newest restaurant opening, amenity packaging, a guest service story created by an employee’s intuition and not a standard, a new service concept, and get goosebumps when one of your direct reports gets promoted.
THE ROLEThe Director of Finance reports to the hotel General Manager and ensures the execution of the hotel's financial obligations. The person in this position must be tactical and strategic; if you only prefer to “see the forest” and not “plant the trees,” then this is not a role for you. All leaders of Aparium are required to get down and dirty to unearth existing needs and personally ensure what needs to be fixed is repaired. We are a young company in hyper-growth, so having the ability to be a soldier is as critical as being a general.
The Director of Finance provides strategic leadership, functional guidance, and valuable insights to operations leaders, partners, the Executive Committee and Department Heads for optimal business decisions for their hotel; interacts with the ownership group, asset managers, hotel legal counsel, insurance companies, tax consultants, auditors, commercial and government banks to control the assets of the business effectively. The role is an interdependent part of the property leadership team. The Director of Finance will be a highly motivated team player with a background in finance, accounting, and business operations and extensive experience in the hospitality industry.
What’s In It For YouFlexible paid time off and 401(k) with matchingGreatly reduced room rates for our sister hotelsMedical, Dental, Vision, and pet insurance at an affordable group rate available on day onePaid time off to volunteer for the causes you care about in your communityStrong sense of belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusionAwarded one of KC's Best Places to Work 2023
WHAT YOU WILL DOUphold and model the company’s principles of People, Place, and Character; and ensure direct reports are also modeling the way of our values that drive collaboration, intuition, and translocal hospitalityOversee and manage the financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysisDevelop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls that ensure compliance with corporate policies and industry regulationsProvide strategic financial guidance and support to property management team in order to maximize revenue and profitabilityAnalyze financial data and prepare reports to provide insight into business performance and trendsWork closely with the Regional Director of Finance to develop and execute financial strategies that support the company’s overall growth and profitability goalsManage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial service providersEnsure the accuracy and completeness of financial records and reports, and oversee the preparation of tax returns and other financial filingsParticipate in the monthly financial reviews and present required reportsManage and help oversee hotel's on-site accounting functions to ensure property fiscal management, timely, accurate reporting, and analysis for the hotelDevelop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including property owners, lenders, and investorsHire, train, and manage the onsite team of finance professionals to ensure that all financial operations are carried out effectively and efficiently
How You Will LeadEngage others in general conversation to build rapport quickly; leading and adapting communication and presentation tactics to engage your audience; displaying adaptable interpersonal skills for a wide range of audiences and stakeholdersApproach fact-finding and discovery missions in a collaborative effort; valuing input and experiences of others that creates additional insight to uncover deeper issues that may need to be addressed or removed as a barrier to implementationValue the importance of making decisions with integrity, maintaining confidentiality across internal workgroups, and knowing how to use discretion when appropriate; knows how to keep a secret by understanding the difference between transparency and confidentialityHighly analytical in thought and recommendations, although never acting like the smartest person in the room; and continually seeking out the facts; able to express a point of view without being driven by your egoDemonstrates business acumen and practices sound financial decisions by ensuring the actions and plans put into place support the achievement of sales goals and budgetsDemonstrates the ability to identify strategic needs yet can be a “soldier” to ensure a strategic plan is implemented
What You Will NeedBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Hospitality, or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferredMinimum of 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or business operations, with at least 5 years of experience in the hospitality industryStrong leadership and management skills, with a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teamsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insightsStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholdersKnowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations, including GAAP and SEC regulationsProficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting tools and softwareAbility to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to work in a dog-friendly work environment
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aparium Hospitality Services celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees to ensure they feel a sense of belonging. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they come from and take pride in who we serve. Aparium is an E-Verify employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr