Summary
**The Director of Finance is responsible for the financial functions in the hotel and works closely with the General Manager, Ownership, and Corporate office to ensure accurate reports are submitted on time, including general ledger reconciliation, monthly and quarterly sales tax filings, timely monthly financials, balance sheet analysis, year-end closings, and budgets. The Director of Finance will create and instill policy, procedure, and internal financial controls and compliance. The Director of Finance leads the Finance Department while working with their property management team to identify and capitalize on opportunities to maximize revenues, reduce expenses, and achieve (if not exceed) business goals consistent with the standards and expectations of the Company and Owners. They will ensure internal controls are compliant with all local and international financial regulations, and safeguard company assets and investments.**
**Qualifications**:
- Experience working as a Controller in Mexico, with knowledge of operating an internationally branded hotel as it relates to hotel operations; finances; legal compliance; applicability of GDPR to guest and personnel matters.
- Previous Opening Hotel Experience preferred in a senior Finance manager role.
- Minimum of 10 years progressive combined experience in hotel or hospitality organization, with minimum of 3 years in leadership role (Controller, Director of Finance, or applicable role).
- Must be experienced in Food & Beverage Finance; previous Finance leadership experience in hotels with multiple Food & Beverage outlets required.
- Proficiency in IFRS, GAAP, USALI accounting standards.
- Experience in managing hotel pre-opening budgets and renovation budgets.
- Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing accounting procedures.
- Must speak English and Spanish; additional languages proficiency a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- Experience working in the Valle de Guadalupe region or familiarity with the region is a plus.
- Prior "Lifestyle" hotel experience preferred.
- Business acumen and forward-thinking approach to analyzing business levels, proposing cost-cutting initiatives and scheduling efficiencies, short
- and long-term goal planning, budgeting, forecasting, profit/loss analysis, capital projects.
- Efficient time management skills and ability to prioritize workload.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with: Ownership; Corporate; hotel's management, employees, clients, and vendors; and the community.
- Ability to communicate effectively and calmly handle challenges in the workplace, proposing corrective solutions when identifying challenges.
- Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and confidently present financials and other presentations in both oral and written form.
- Ability to work flexible schedules and be present as required by business demand levels.
- Proficient in computer systems including Microsoft Suite and commonly used hospitality systems including: hotel accounting software, payroll systems, purchasing/inventory platforms, PMS, POS.
- Legal authorization to work in Mexico.
- Knowledgeable with all Mexico applicable regulations and legislation regarding employment legislation and financial reporting.