Lake Lanier Islands Resort Looking for Hotel Director of Finance at Atlanta, GA Full Time

Benchmark Hospitality has recently taken over management of the beautiful Lake Lanier Island Resort. We are 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.

We are looking for a leader who is great with numbers, is highly analytical, an engaging personality and customer focused to join our team as the Director of Finance. The successful candidate for this role is detail oriented, is open to learning and leading by example, 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 it relates to cash handling.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in a business curriculum to include Intermediate accounting and Financial fundamentals
• Someone with 4-5 years of accounting experience preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Someone with previous experience as an Assistant Director of Finance in a hotel preferred.
• Someone with a flexible schedule as some weekends may be required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Four-year college degree in a business curriculum to include Intermediate accounting and Financial fundamentals?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Hotel Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location