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Lanier Islands

Director of Finance

Lanier Islands, Buford, Georgia, United States, 30518


JOB SUMMARY

Lake Lanier Island Resort is looking for a key piece of the leadership team to come in as Director of Finance. Less than an hour north of Atlanta on the shores of Lake Lanier, Lanier Islands is a destination unlike any other resort in Georgia. From the moment you cross the iconic bridge, Lanier Islands’ 1,200 acres of breathtaking natural beauty beckons for your indulgence. Play golf, enjoy luxurious lakeside amenities, and during the Summer, lounge on white sandy beaches, and ride the water slides at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. For the Winter, play in the snow with Snow Tubing at License to Chill Snow Island or visit with Santa and the Elves at Legacy Lodge or stroll through millions of twinkling lights at Margaritaville's, Lakeside Lights Spectacular.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a leader in hospitality who is great with numbers, is highly analytical, has an engaging personality and is customer-focused to join our team as the Director of Finance. The successful candidate for this role is detail-oriented, open to learning and leading by example, and responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, as well as being there to support the team both personally and professionally.

The Director of Finance will lead and coordinate the Accounting Operations in the hotel to ensure accurate, timely and consistent reporting in accordance with policies and procedures, Federal, State and local laws and regulations. This person will maintain control over income, expenses and the assets and liabilities of the property. Position is responsible for the daily operation of Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Income Journal, General Cashiering, Taxes and internal controls.

Your role:

Prepare and coordinate monthly forecasts and outlooks, including, but not limited to, quarterly reforecasts for owner and any similar reports.

Prepare budget forms and lead the completion of the budget packages.

Review financial reports in accordance with reporting calendars and ensure that all reports are submitted on a timely basis.

Provide guidance and supervision to all Finance/Accounting employees.

Prepare all other financial reports and analyses.

Prepare all year-end reports, including tax reporting packages.

Maintain the books of accounts and prepare monthly reports.

Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external and internal auditors in the completion of their field work.

Oversee payroll and labor management for all departments.

Ensure all company standards and procedures are followed as they relate to cash handling.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 13 employees in the Accounting and Purchasing Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid Driver’s License and clean MVR for 3 years.

Must have hospitality experience.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

BA degree in Accounting or Finance and a Master of Business Administration.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Strong leadership ability, presentation skills and ability to translate financial terms into understandable terms for line managers.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified Public Accountant.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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