Area Director of Finance

3 Hotels - Full Service (2) Upper Midscale (1)

Are you an experienced, dedicated, and talented Area Director of Finance with integrity and passion to help others with incredible leadership abilities?

If so, Apply Today for our Area Director of Finance opportunity in Indianapolis, Indiana! We are looking for an organized, results-oriented Area Director of Finance to join our portfolio of hotels.

We are an energetic, devoted team in need of a process-oriented individual with an eye for detail to support our ever-growing hotel operations.

Do not miss this fantastic career opportunity as the Area Director of Finance in Indianapolis, Indiana!

Title of Position : Area Director of Finance

Job Description : Our ideal Area Director of Finance is responsible for all activities related to budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss reporting, and account reconciliation for operating and balance sheet accounts for up to three (3) hotels.

Leads the sales and operations teams in creating accurate monthly forecasts that allow the team to react to changes in business levels.

The Area Director of Finance ensures monthly P&L’s reflect accurate revenues, expenses, and cost of sales calculations. Advises the General Manager and Executive Team on existing and upcoming financial and operational issues.

Provides continuous direction to and education of the operational team in all areas related to finance, financial reports, internal controls, labor management, payroll, month end reconciliation, P&L performance, etc.

Qualifications

• The Area Director of Finance should possess a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a finance leadership position or 3-5 years of progressive career growth in hotel Finance (or in a similar industry)
• The Area Director of Finance must have experience in budgeting, forecasting, P&L reporting, and balance sheet reconciliation.
• The Area Director of Finance requires the aptitude to use logic to define a problem, collect information, establish facts, and formulate conclusions and solutions.
• The Area Director of Finance must possess strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to conduct effective group meetings and presentations.
• The Area Director of Finance must have strong financial and operational leadership skills to guide the executive team, influence property focus areas and to lead their own department.
• The Area Director of Finance must lead by example by demonstrating honesty and integrity in all business and personnel decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation : Salary range based on experience $100k to $125k plus Bonus 20% to 25% of salary .
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k
• Personal Time Off
• Hotel Discounts
• And Many More!

Apply Now Area Director of Finance located in Indianapolis, Indiana!

If you would like to be considered for this position, email your resume to Rob Wallace.

To support the timely implementation, adjustment and monitoring of budgets for the Indianapolis Campus and provide management and leadership over the payroll process and grant programs Update position control and ensure accurate time certification for grants and contracts.

Maintain proper control and oversight of campus purchasing card program. Provide recommendations for enhancing the customer service and making processes more effective and efficient in all areas of responsibility.

Customer Service Overriding Expectation :

• Demonstrate a strong customer service and / or student advocacy through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving and desire to identify and support student success.
• Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued and supported.
• Go beyond the easiest or surface answer for a student, or an internal or external customer, and get to the root cause of the problem, question or issue to solve it as quickly and professionally as possible.
• Responsibilities :
• Budget :
• Assist the Executive Director of Finance with the implementation of annual budgets.
• Support campus staff with budgetary questions and concerns and recommend adjustments where necessary.
• Submit adjustments to EDF for review.
• Review budgets for proper accounting of revenue and expenditures and follow up on discrepancies.
• Periodically assist EDF with other duties assigned by the Chancellor.
• Payroll :
• Oversees the payroll function and ensures proper disbursement of earnings to all exempt and non-exempt employees in accordance with College policies and IRS and state regulations.
• Assists and works directly with employees of all levels in the College in matters related to payroll. Ensure quality customer service to the campus employees.
• Reviews processes and procedures within the Payroll department to ensure not only effective and efficient operations, but to ensure proper internal controls are in place to prevent any misuse or inappropriate disbursement of College funds.
• Reviews and approves handwritten check requests as necessary. Implements controls necessary to reduce hand-write requests to a minimum.
• Responsible for the preparation of payroll related journal entries for routine corrections and year-end processing.
• Ensure adequate back-up coverage for payroll processing. Purchasing Card
• Oversee the assignment of cards to employees.
• Ensuring that expenditures are valid transactions of the campus, allocated to the proper accounts and supported by proper documentation
• Grant Accounting :
• Assists and works directly with employees of all levels in the College in matters related to grants.
• Supervises and provide direction to Grant accountant.
• Fixed Assets :
• Review and verify alladditions and deletions from fixed asst inventory list. Supervises
• Directly supervises Payroll Supervisor and Grant Accountant.
• In conjunction with EDF, responsible for maintaining proper internal controls and ensuring compliance with College policies and procedures in all areas of responsibility.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list.

Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Baccalaureate Degree in business, economics or finance required.

• Team player and demonstrate leadership capabilities.
• Broad experience in college business administration.
• Detailed, with extremely high accuracy rate.
• Communicate effectively with peers and upper management.
• Capable of quick response to management and staff questions.
• Extensive knowledge of automated payroll and financial systems.
• Knowledge of general accounting functions and internal control practices.
• Very capable in Microsoft Office software, especially Excel, and Internet applications.
• Three-year supervisory experience required.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

STARTING SALARY RANGE : $65,000 - $75,000 annually

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status.

As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions.

Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic IT Director with expertise in the Finance area to lead and oversee the IT operations and systems within our organization.

As the IT Director, Finance, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing the IT infrastructure and applications that support finance operations, including SAP and other financial systems.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, IT, and other business units, to align IT strategies with overall business objectives.

Responsibilities :

• Strategic Leadership : Provide strategic direction and guidance to the IT team and business partners, focusing on the Finance area, to drive IT excellence and support overall business objectives.
• Finance Applications Management : Oversee and manage the IT landscape that supports finance operations, including ERP and supporting applications ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability.
• Financial Systems Optimization : Collaborate with the finance team to optimize financialsystems, including SAP and other related applications, to ensure efficient and effective financial processes and reporting.
• IT Governance and Compliance : Establish and maintain IT governance frameworks and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and company policies within the finance area.
• Vendor Management : Manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers, ensuring effective delivery of IT services and support within the finance domain.
• IT Project Management : Lead and oversee IT projects within the finance area, including system upgrades, implementations, and integrations, ensuring successful delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Billing and Invoicing : Ensure the smooth operationof billing and invoicing processes within SAP S / 4, including invoice creation, revenue recognition, taxation, and document management.
• Credit and Collections : Collaborate with finance and credit management teams to implement credit management strategies, automate credit decision processes, and optimize collections activities within SAP S / 4.
• Data Security and Privacy : Implement and maintain robust data security and privacy measures within finance systems, including access controls, encryption, backup, and disaster recovery plans and SOX compliance.
• Stakeholder Management : Collaborate with key stakeholders, including finance executives, business leaders, and other IT teams, to understand their requirements, address their concerns, and build strong relationships to enable successful IT implementations and ongoing support in the finance area.
• Testing and Quality Assurance : Develop and execute comprehensive testing and quality assurance plans to ensure the reliability and accuracy of SAP S / 4 implementation for finance, including system performance, data integrity, and end-to-end process testing.
• Change Management : Help develop and implement change management strategies to facilitate the smooth transition from legacy ERP systems to SAP S / 4, including training programs, communication plans, and user adoption initiatives.
• Team Development : Lead, mentor, and develop the IT team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, while ensuring a high level of performance and collaboration.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field. A master's degree or MBA is highly preferred.
• Extensive experience (8+ years) in IT management roles, with a strong focus on technology solutions for the Finance area and leading SAP S / 4 implementations from legacy ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of finance processes, financial systems, and financial reporting requirements.
• Expertise in managing and optimizing SAP FICO and other financial systems, including experience with SAP S / 4, Record-to-Report (R2R), Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR), Billing and Revenue Innovation Management (BRIM) and Central Finance (CFin) modules.
• Proven track record of successfully leading SAP S / 4 implementations, including project planning, data migration, system configuration, and user training.
• Knowledge of IT cloud-based solutions and emerging technologies relevant to finance.
• Familiarity with IT governance frameworks and compliance standards, such as ITIL, COBIT, and relevant regulations (e.g., data privacy laws).
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to effectively plan, execute, and control IT initiatives within budget and timeline.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve high-performance goals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Professional certifications such as ITIL, PMP, or relevant SAP certifications are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and delivering results within deadlines.

If you are a highly motivated IT professional with extensive experience in managing technology solutions for the Finance area, have experience managing a team and working in conjunction with systems integrators and vendors,and have a track record of delivering high-quality solutions in a complex, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at the Director level.

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These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.

Responsible for management of corporate finance supervisors and / or associates with diverse experience levels who are expected to develop, interpret and implement financial concepts for financial planning, forecasting, modeling, and internal controls.

Translate objectives into short-term assignments, processes, and measures within the Corporate Accounting and Finance functions.

Communicate to subordinate supervisors or associates work objectives, goals, and projects to be accomplished. Manage the integration and coordination of daily activities that will contribute to the overall achievement of goals and objectives that roll up to the corporate objectives.

Develop short-term department and individual associate goals, periodically reviewing progress and adjusting to meet requirements.

Function as a subject matter expert in a specific Accounting and Finance discipline yet be able to incorporate, understand, and blend the disciplines of other functional areas when making decisions and recommendations.

Assist the Corporate level management in the development of departmental operating budget and have staffing responsibilities as directed by the senior management.

Responsibilities

Planning : Clarify the business plan by formulating specific department goals that are in alignment with corporate accounting and finance goals.

May work with BU accounting and finance results to ensure that the BU plan integrates with the corporate plan. Establish goals and priorities for staff that are consistent with departmental objectives.

Ensure deliverables are on target with goals and adapt to changes based on shifting organizational goals or direction. Determine team formations and associated assignments to accomplish work objectives.

Review accomplishments and direct progress toward goals. May assist senior management in developing long-term goals.

Mentoring : Identify position requirements and match to (current or new) associate profiles (skills and experience). Define the specific achievement levels needed for department success;

set baseline expectations, monitor results, and encourage the group to achieve high-level performance. Assign work to associates with the necessary skills required to perform group functions and complete work objectives.

Establish, with staff, accountabilities that are consistent with the department's goals. Appraise associate performance against accountabilities and assesses development opportunities.

Establish an environment where staff learns to be self-sufficient, competent, and challenged. Coach and monitor staff in continuous performance, improvement, and development.

Make salary recommendations.

Process Improvement : Align accounting and finance processes with the department and Corporate goals. Review data that measures performance and make a determination for the steps required for improvement and to implement new processes.

Benchmark best practices and define work processes for group tasks. Identify better ways for the group to perform work and seeks improvement ideas from staff.

Project and Staff Support : Assist team with the analysis of complex accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

Review financial and accounting documents, forms, and / or tax returns are complete, are accurate, and fulfill the company compliance obligations.

As needed, prepare reports for one or more of the following : operating budgets, expense reports, cash flow reports, capital budgets, tax forms / filings, and / or audit reports.

Communication : Explain the interface between business objectives and departmental goals to Staff. Develop a process for the production of management reports, statistics, performance measures, etc.

Implement the process and tracks results. Provide continual, constructive feedback on performance results against departmental goals.

Create enthusiasm for teamwork within departments, assignments, and projects.

Financial Expense : Plan the annual department budget and operates within the approved budget. Assess resource needs (material, tools, etc.

and allocates them in accordance with the budget. Review expenses and prepares approval requests. Ensure projects are delivered within agreed-upon costs, etc.

Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Required Skills

• The qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to apply knowledge of one or more of the following in completing daily assignments : GAAP, FAS, Tax regulations (domestic and / or international), Sarbanes-Oxley.

Required Experience

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or an equivalent number of years experience in a related capacity in accounting / finance.
• MBA or graduate level work is desirable.
• Requires 9-10 years of functional work experience in a corporate Accounting / Finance capacity engaged activities related to one or more of the following : general accounting, cost accounting, tax, financial analysis, or financial audits.
• Must have at least 2-3 years supervisory experience managing a team of accounting or finance associates.
• Certification or working towards certification for CPA, CIA, or equivalent is encouraged.

The national pay range for this role is $80300 to $131000 / year. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location of the hired employee.

The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to : education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location.

In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program.

RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer / partner discounts.

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• The qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to apply knowledge of one or more of the following in completing daily assignments : GAAP, FAS, Tax regulations (domestic and / or international), Sarbanes-Oxley.

Help clients through the variety and ease of our financing process· Main point of contact with homeowner throughout the process· Ensure that all projects are financed, executed on-time, within scope and within budget· Educating homeowners and providing alternative solutions to enhance the value of each home· Manage changes / change orders to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques· Prioritize, report, and escalate issues to management as needed· Successfully manage the relationship with the client· Select appropriate construction methods and strategies· Interpret and explain contracts and technical information to clients· Respond to work delays and other problems including emergencies· Ensure compliance with legal requirements, building and safety codes, and other regulations· Finance managers work full time.

Needs to meet deadlines and respond to delays and emergencies.· Perform the quality assurance functions under the direction of the management and will conduct inspections of all new roof, gutter, and siding installations.

• Ensure the roof application conforms to the permit / warranty / project specifications· Convey any additional items that need to be completed to finalize the job· Take pre / post pictures, as well as supplemental pictures· Perform small repairs / services as needed· Deliver / Coordinate additional materials as needed· Coordinate / collect assigned checks· Additional duties as assigned Requirements : · Higher than average work ethic· Strong drive and resilience· High activity levels· Accountability for performance· Be able to work independently while taking direction from management· Excellent verbal and written communication skills· Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Proven working experience in project management· Solid technical background with understanding and / or hands-on experience· Professionalism, diplomacy, and tact to portray company in a positive manner· Excellent written and verbal communication skills· Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills· Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Physical Requirements : · Work requires sitting, standing, and / or walking for period of five hours or more· Physically able to climb, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time· Able to climb ladders and traverse roof elevations with no fear of heights· Must be able to lift / carry 50 pounds at a time Minimum Requirements : · 1 year previous experience in financing purchases· Bachelor's degree in business (required)· Master's degree or MBA (preferred)· 2 years previous experience in Customer Service· High proficiency in Microsoft Word / Excel· Passing Background check· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds· Valid Driver’s License· Willingness to travel Benefits : · Health Benefits Anthem : Blue Cross / Blue Shield· 401k· Vacation time / Paid Time off· Perks : ü Professional developmentü Gym Membershipü Company Vehicle useü Smartphone, Laptop Computer, Tablet WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITYThe work environment and physical activity described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mainly on company locations.

Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations and may involve walking on uneven ground of a potential customer construction site.

Most of the work is conducted in the office. Salary : $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 Supplemental Pay Types : Performance-based Bonus ($5,000 - $30,000 additional)