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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $195,000.00/yr

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Explore limitless possibilities, dreams and adventures on Hawai'i Island as you blaze a trail for a rewarding career in hospitality. Embrace our passion for Hawai'i's heritage, culture and traditions with amazing career opportunities that await you in paradise. Journey into a luxury oasis where the aloha spirit comes alive.

Fairmont Orchid is an award-winning luxury resort located on the majestic Kohala Coast of Hawai‘i Island. Immerse yourself in an authentic Hawaiian experience, surrounded by 32 oceanfront acres of lush tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls and a tranquil white sand beach and lagoon. Hawai‘i's warmth and serenity are reflected throughout the design of our family-friendly hotel accommodations with spacious guest rooms, suites and the exclusive Fairmont Gold concierge floor.

Resort amenities include our Spa Without Walls, a 10,000-square-foot oceanfront pool, cultural activities, onsite restaurants, access to world-class golf, a 24/7 fitness center and a 10-court tennis pavilion. Inspired by culture, well-being and genuine aloha, Fairmont Orchid welcomes you to experience authentic Hawai‘i.

What is in it for you:

*benefit available for fulltime or part time employees while being a part of the Fairmont Orchid ‘ohana

• Premium preferred provider medical/drug/vision benefits at competitive prices.
• We put you first & value you with employer paid coverage for group life and accidental insurance coverage (1x annual salary) + Coverage is available for your ‘ohana!*
• We believe that hospitality has the power to unlock a better tomorrow with our 401(k)/retirement saving plan & matching program.
• Don't just live in the moment – own your moment with 15 paid holiday/personal days per year + 10 days of paid vacation that begin accruing immediately*
• Incentive Bonuses are available to inspire creativity & dedication to deliver exceptional experiences.
• We go the extra mile by offering 50% discounts at hotel restaurants, 50% discount on retail items at our Fairmont Store & 30% discount of services offered in our Spa Without Walls.
• We are globetrotters taking advantage of our Travel Program with unlimited employee discounts at Accor properties + Friends & Family rates (5,000+ hotels worldwide)*
• Complimentary meals in our employee dining facility

Job Description

The Director of Finance & Business Support provides strategic leadership, functional guidance and valuable insights to Operations Leaders, Partners, Executive Committees and Department Heads for optimal business decisions for the Hotel; Interacts with ownership group, asset managers, hotel legal counsel, insurance companies, tax consultants, auditors, commercial and government banks to effectively control the assets of the business. The Director of Finance & Business Support will be a highly motivated team player with strong accounting, communication, business presentation and analytical skills as well as a strong finance leader.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Business Partnering and Performance Management:

• Creation and embracing the culture of business partnering by working with the General Manager, Executive Committee and Managers; jointly responsible for achieving optimal operating performance and returns for Accor and our owners without losing sight of all measured KPI's.
• Develop and manage key relationships with respective Hotel General Managers and their senior managers to provide financial support and understanding of short and long-term financial plans.
• Oversight of the development and implementation of “corrective action plans” on internal and or external audit and operational reports.
• Development of the business acumen of all levels of the Hotel Leadership teams to ensure they understand the impact of every component on the business as a whole and embrace the fiscal reporting processes and other information available in order to drive the performance of their areas of responsibility.
• Promote, drive and maximize the GOP Theoretical Flow Through concept for the Hotel.

Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis

• Responsible for the analysis and interpretation of financial data with-in the hotel and communicating this in a comprehensible form of meaningful variations in the operations. The analysis of the balance sheet accounts, on a selected basis and the review and analysis of the monthly internal benchmarking and operational performance analysis reports
• Lead in the development and implementation of benchmarking techniques that will enable the Hotel to enhance revenues while improving productivity and cost efficiencies
• Oversee and lead in preparing, in conjunction with the Hotel General Manager, the annual budget, capital budgets and the rolling forecasts.
• Report accurate and complete financial and management reports on a timely basis within the Hotel and the corporate office, in accordance with the company and ownership reporting requirements and policy
• Development, maintenance and adherence to a single chart of accounts, payroll and expense dictionary, and the function of accounts in order that the property financial and statistical data is accurately and consistently recorded and reported.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensuring all properties are reporting in compliance with the Uniform Chart of Accounts, Accor Policies & Procedures, ownership and bank documents and hotel management or other contractual agreements with respect to accounting matters.
• Monitor and manage the safekeeping of all hotel leases and contracts and any other legal records and documents,
• Work alongside the General Manager to conduct regular operations risk assessments.

Control and Policies & Procedures

• Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures required. A thorough knowledge of understanding and proper application of policies and procedures. Be the champion in the region to drive best practice and support hotels to achieve required policies and procedures.
• Development, documentation, and maintenance of control systems, within the Hotel, to ensure compliance.

People and Talent Management

• Work within the Talent Management System to ensure the departmental performance of hotel staff in the Hotel is productive to include:
• Operate efficiently and optimize staffing levels
• Plan for future staffing needs (Succession Planning).
• Plan and coordinate coverage for property vacancies
• Recruit in line with company guidelines

Qualifications

• Accounting Designation, Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Finance, or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience as a Director of Finance, preferably in multiple progressive, in size and complexity hotel to include all areas of finance and accounting; capital project management, financial reporting and analysis, merger and acquisition analysis, and / or related areas.
• Previous experience managing multiple hotels or business units an asset.
• Ability to assess and understand a variety of internal and external economic and financial issues which impact the business, to analyze data and forecast future business trends, and to develop effective financial plans based on businesses assessments in multiple locations.
• Experience in leading & developing people and multiple teams. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written to address all levels within the organization and ability to gain consensus and influence others.
• Experience with accounting system or similar financial software for the purpose of financial reporting, analysis and presentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of finance, budgeting and accounting processes and regulations with demonstrated knowledge of capital project management, standards and techniques, and GAAP regulations and procedures.
• Ability to make decisions based on analytical data gathered and directly influences business operating decisions made by senior management.
• Ability to significantly impact on the tracking and maintenance of budget and financial performance data for assigned division, on capital spend, and on the accurate and timely reporting of current financial and budget status to senior management.

Salary Range: $150K - $195K

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining U.S. work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Finance

• Industries

  Hospitality

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Medical insurance

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401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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