Accor- North & Central America Looking for Director of Finance and Business Support at Seattle, WA Full Time

Located in the heart of Seattle’s downtown, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a historic landmark in the city. Be a part of history, providing service to our guests in an iconic and luxurious setting. We look forward to welcoming you to the historic Fairmont Olympic Hotel located in the heart of Seattle.

Job Description

An exceptional opportunity presents itself at the Fairmont Olympic for a Director of Finance & Business Support.

Purpose

You will play a key role on the Executive team in delivering the business plan, maximizing revenue, leveraging business opportunities, and optimizing operating costs.

You will also provide strategic direction and leadership to your teams (ie. Finance, Procurement &IT) and be a trusted business partner to the Senior Leadership team across the hotel in order to maximize financial performance.

What Is In It For You

• $165,000 – $175,000 DOE + Incentive Bonus eligible.
• Employee travel program offering discounted rates in Fairmont’s and Accor worldwide.
• Parking/Commuting Discounts.
• Paid meal breaks with complimentary meals served in our Staff Dining room.
• Learning programs through our Academies.
• Medical, dental, vison insurance available for all full-time colleagues and their families. Additional supplemental insurance available. Free base employee only medical insurance.
• 401K Retirement plans with a 4% match for all colleagues.
• Executive Committee team perquisites.
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Fun, elegant atmosphere with amazing colleagues!

Primary Responsibilities

• Review financial performance of hotel department/area, analysis of variances, forecasts and budgets of the hotel. Challenge existing strategies and/or recommend alternate strategies to continually improve effectiveness of the business or financial management.
• Complies and reinforces all statutory and legal requirements for GDPR. Develop and manage key relationships with respective Hotel Directors of Finance & Business Support, Hotel General Managers and their senior managers to provide financial support and understanding of short and long-term financial plans.
• Adheres to the crisis management and business continuity plans for the department.
• Ensures that all Finance policies and Operating Procedures are updated as needed and are enforced on a daily basis.
• Continuously seeks out areas for improvement to drive operational effectiveness, and increase quality within Finance and Procurement.
• Works collaboratively with Leadership team ensuring good, timely communication of the financial information. Maintains excellent relationships with all the hotel stakeholders (Owners, Accor Europe Luxury Division, Banks etc.)
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual reports
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Ensure accurate and efficient monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• Continuously manage and support budget and forecast activities and assist Departmental Leaders as required Oversee the financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Senior Leadership experience in accepted accounting practices and principles required
• High level of experience with technology and hotel IT programs
• University/College degree in a related discipline required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.