Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Financial Oversight
- Develop and execute strategic initiatives that align with corporate goals and regional priorities and benefit the financial ecosystem.
- Oversee high-level financial operational processes across properties in the region, ensuring consistency, accuracy and compliance.
- Identify opportunities for changes in process and systems landscape to optimize financial operations, both at hotel and group level.
- Develop and enhance collaboration and communication amongst hotels, regional and global leadership.
2. Systems Implementation & Optimization
- Lead the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of financial systems, ensuring scalability and integration across properties.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, driving efficiency and reducing costs through system enhancements.
- Act as the central point of contact for troubleshooting and optimizing financial platforms.
3. Pre-Opening & Operational Support
- Support hotel pre-opening activities, including financial system set up, accounting process design, and training new associates.
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures, in addition develop implementation standards across the organization.
- Provide taskforce support to ensure successful transitions and operations for new and existing properties.
4. Training & Development
- Design and deliver comprehensive training programs for Directors of Finance Business Partners and finance associates, focusing on systems, compliance, and best practices.
- Create user-friendly training materials, including manuals and quick reference guides.
- Mentor and develop the Finance Associate, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
5. Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and deliver ad hoc financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for hotels, regional and global leadership.
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial statements, maintaining alignment with USALI guidelines and company policies.
- Manages financial KPIs, score card review, analysis and follow-up for properties.
- Assist Regional and global Finance Leadership in analyzing and understanding the drive in financial results and business outlook.
6. Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure all financial operations adhere to corporate policies, USALI standards, and local regulations.
- Conduct periodic audits and reviews of properties insurance certificates to identify and mitigate risks and ensure compliance with HMA minimum requirements.
- Collaborate with compliance teams to address regulatory changes and implement necessary adjustments.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Leadership
- Partner with corporate, regional, and property-level teams to align financial goals and drive operational success.
- Lead strategic projects, from concept to implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
- Act as a liaison between finance, IT, and operational teams to ensure seamless execution of initiatives.
Critical Skills & Qualification
Critical Skills
- Strategic Leadership – Develop and execute initiatives aligned with corporate goals; manage cross-functional teams effectively.
- Financial Systems Expertise – Deploy, optimize, and troubleshoot financial platforms (e.g., Sun Financials, Hyperion, Opera Cloud, Simphony, BirchStreet).
- Operational Excellence – Streamline processes, reduce costs, and implement scalable systems and SOPs.
- Pre-Opening Support – Lead financial system setup and process design for new properties.
- Training & Mentorship – Deliver training, create guides, and mentor associates to foster excellence.
- Compliance & Risk Management – Ensure adherence to USALI standards, corporate policies, and local regulations.
- Collaboration & Project Management – Lead cross-functional projects and liaise with regional and property-level teams.
Qualification
- Education – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
- Experience – 8+ years in financial or accounting operations, with hospitality industry experience preferred.
- Certifications – CPA or CMA is a plus.
- Technical Skills – Tech-savvy, expertise in financial systems, ERP platforms, and advanced Excel.
- Soft Skills – Strong communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.