Complex Director of Finance - Universal Stella Nova Resort & Universal Terra Luna Resort
Company: Loews Hotels, LLC
Location: Orlando
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
Complex Director of Finance - Universal Stella Nova Resort &
Universal Terra Luna Resort
At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make
a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to
life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal
Orlando Resort.Named one of Central Floridas Top Workplaces and one
of Americas Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to
our power of we culture.Are you looking for a place where you can
bring your authentic self to work every day andbe able to connect,
engage and delight?
- We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal
per shift and free theme park access.
- We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting,
challenging, fulfilling and fun.
- We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for
all team members to reach their potential.
- We invest in training and development opportunities for all
team members.
- We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in
the community.
- We care for you, just as we care for others.This position
provides continuous leadership and guidance in all matters relating
to the financial operation of the hotel by: providing accurate and
timely financial reports to assist management decision making
process, maintaining acceptable internal control procedures
designed to safeguard owners/investors assets, ensures compliance
with all Federal, State, Local regulations. Additional
responsibilities include; staffing, training, scheduling of
employees; planning organizing, directing and coordinating all
department activities to ensure efficient operation.Job Specific
- Manages/oversees the accounting department to ensure optimal
efficiency of financial operations and adherence to Loews
commitments to management contract
- Directs or prepare all financial reports, ledger reviews and
forecasts according to the established schedule, for distribution
of operational information necessary to assist management in
decision-making and budget preparation processes
- Oversees preparation of, interprets and analyzes monthly
financial statements and presents to management
- Monitors revenues/expenses and ensure accurate recording of
information to Loews established guidelines
- Compiles financial data related to operations, investigate and
critique variances from expectations to determine cause and
recommend appropriate management response to insure attainment of
hotels financial objectives
- Establishes and oversees /audit all internal financial controls
to include purchasing, cash handling, receipts, disbursements,
expendable/fixed asset inventories, payroll and employee records to
insure policies are enforced according to Loews standards
- Coordinates annual internal and external audit processes
- Ensures the proper utilization, maintenance and periodic
upgrading as required of all EDP systems and equipment
- Assists management in capital planning process by providing
appropriate ROI information
- Coordinates the development of the annual financial plan
- Assists division and department heads in the preparation of
their respective budgets
- Maintains files, pertaining to and ensuring compliance with,
insurance policies, all contracts and legal agreements
- Ensures proper, timely payment of fees for licenses, permits,
regulatory contracts and insurances, all taxes
- Serves as active member of Executive Committee and attends all
meetings of same
- Attends various departmental meetings in order to maintain
effective working relationships with operational departments and
staff
- Approves as needed all purchase orders, payroll submittals,
cash transfers to owners, manual checks, balance sheet and bank
reconciliation's, month end journal entries, bad debt write-offs,
all Loews inter-hotel and corporate billings
- Directs cash management activities to ensure the proper use and
timely availability of funds
- Provides guidance on technical issues affecting departments
reporting to the Credit Manager
- Conducts/oversees monthly audit of General Cashiers vault
- Interviews, selects, trains, appraises, coaches, counsels and
disciplines accounting personnel according to Loews standards
- Follows New Hire Training and on-going Star Service Competency
programs in accordance with hotel policy
- Evaluates individual employee performance, determines areas in
need of improvement or requirements for advancement, establishes
goals, objectives and training needs required to achieve same
- Participates in MOD program as required
- Evaluate changes in guest needs, the hotels guest mix and
industry competitive set, to recommend appropriate product/service
and operational changes necessary to ensure guest and employee
satisfaction, while maintaining market dominance and exceptional
fi
- Other duties as assignedGeneral
- Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
- Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems
and/or unusual matters of significance
- Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel
standards
- Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
- Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
- Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
- Recycles whenever possible
- Remains current with hotel information and changes
- Complies with hotel uniform and grooming
standardsQualifications
- Extensive knowledge of computer based front and back of house
Accounting Management Systems
- Prolific in Windows, Lotus/Excel and MS-Office software
operating systems and applications
- Ability to assemble, analyze, understand and present integrated
spread sheets and complex technical information to all levels of
management
- Organization/prioritization skills necessary to meet
deadlines
- Effective management, leadership, organizational and
communications skills
- Working knowledge of basic office equipment, i.e.; fax,
copiers, printers, calculators
- Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and
holidaysEducation:
- Bachelors or higher degree in Accounting/FinanceExperience:
- Four to six years progressive experience in managing
Hospitality Accounting operations
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