We are now accepting applications for the following position:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Leads the finance department.
- Analyzes information, forecasts sales against expenses and creates annual budget
plans.
- Compiles information, analyzes, and monitors actual sales against projected sales.
- Analyzes differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for more
efficient budget planning.
- Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute, and implement new business
plans.
- Creates the annual operating budget for the property.
- Provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity
opportunities for property managers.
- Implements a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks.
- Ensures a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets,
improve operations and profitability.
- Analyzes financial data and market trends.
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage
others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/
integrity; leads by example.
- Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes.
- Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to standard
operating procedures.
- Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests,
etc.)
- Advises the GM and executive committee on existing and evolving operating/financial
issues.
- Ensures Proms and Losses are documented accurately.
- Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
- Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
- Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations,
etc.
- Reconciles balance sheet to ensure account balances are supported by appropriate
documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Ensures that the P&L is accurate (e.g., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs
are recorded in the proper accounts).
- Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 10 years' experience in a financial management role within the hospitality
industry, hands-on financial and management accounting experience, financial
analysis expertise, process analysis and risk management. Plus, management level
experience owning, analyzing, designing, and re- engineering accounting, finance
and other business processes.
- BNBS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent.
- CPA, CA, CIMA or equivalent designation from a recognized institution is required.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well in environment with time constraints.
- Ability to troubleshoot effectively.
- Detail-oriented with good organizational skills, performing work accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule and have the ability to work outside of normal
business hours i.e. evenings, weekends and public holidays, as needed.
Salary: USD$95,000 - USD$120,000 Per Annum
Benefits: In accordance with Cayman Islands law
Location: Grand Cayman
Employment Type: Full-Time
