Sheraton St. Paul Woodbury Hotel Jobs (3)

Crescent Hotels and Resorts is the industry leader in hotel management and we proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages along with a career path for our associates which celebrates their success.

We are seeking an experienced leader to fill the position of Complex Director of Finance at the Sheraton Woodbury and the Hilton Garden Inn Oakdale.

Crescent was started with a deep belief in our people, encouraging them to apply their energy, passion, and unique abilities to make our hotels run remarkably.

Our guests benefit from what each associate does as a part of this shared vision. We live the belief that we are successful because of our associates and that every role is important.

As you grow, so does Crescent.

We value you and what you do. We manage properties of every size and major brand across North America.

Our goal is to hire the best people and prove that we are the only place you will ever want to work. Join us on that journey and explore the opportunities with us.

The Director of Finance is responsible for providing ethical and consistent leadership in the financial area of the hotel by supplying management with guidance, training, support and is also responsible for focusing on the profitability of the business, maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring acceptable levels of internal controls, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and safeguarding owners / investors assets.

What will you be doing?

• Evaluate the financial impact on business decisions.
• Ensure that all levels of management are promptly notified of any financial deviations from established policies and / or control weaknesses in the hotel.
• Effectively manage and communicate cash flow related issues, as required to management and ownership. This includes the accurate and timely preparation of cash-flow statements, management of receivables, cash balances, control mechanisms and timely deposits of all funds.
• Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording in accordance with Crescent Hotels and Resorts established guidelines.

Investigate and critique variances to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement strategies to management.

• Monitor the capital planning process by assisting management with calculation of return on capital improvements, gathering support and monitoring the bid process, and evaluating scope of work and specifications.
• Ensure hotels' compliance on all regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, legal agreements, and the proper execution of all operational taxes.

Provide assistance to management in enforcing compliance on all these items.

• Coordinate the completion of all forecasts and budgets as required, with the full and active participation of management team.
• Analyze financial data and operations in order to assist and advise management in maintaining the hotels' financial objectives.
• Ensure that all balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations are reconciled on a timely basis.
• Establish and continually audit all internal financial controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, credit extension, inventories, hotel assets, master keys, payroll, and employee records.
• Embrace a continuous growth environment by actively hiring professional staff and assisting in recruiting, reviewing, recommending and maintaining an inventory of qualified and promotable Associates that can potentially become Controllers, Assistant Controllers, Accounting Managers, and other managers for the organization.
• Continually focus on training and development programs for finance associates to cultivate the "brightest" and "best" talent within the industry.
• Hire, train, supervise and develop staff, including coaching, counseling and discipline.
• Maintain compliance with Crescent Hotels and Resorts standards and regulations to ensure safe and efficient operation of the hotel.
• Ensure proper utilization, maintenance and periodic upgrades of all IT systems and equipment.
• Direct and / or prepare all financial reports in accordance with CHR requirements meeting various due dates and deadlines.
• Review and submit a Daily Revenue Report.
• Ensure timely deposit of all cash and transmission of Credit Cards.
• Review Labor Report for overtime and any variance to Forecast.
• Review departmental Checkbooks and advise of any needed changes.
• Distribute and discuss weekly G / L report with department managers.
• Update GM on any unfavorable financial issues impacting the month.
• Ensure there is sufficient cash to meet all scheduled obligations.
• Reconcile Balance Sheet with proper back up.
• Ensure that all banks are counted.
• Count the main vault.
• Review "Key Financial Controls" Checklist to ensure adherence and compliance.
• Review actual numbers to forecast to find discrepancies in forecasting to improve accuracy in future months.
• Participate in the monthly Credit Meeting.
• Actively participate, complete and review the forecast with Department Heads prior to submission.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

What is required?

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Hotel Accounting in a similar position.
• College Degree in Accounting.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent leadership skills.

Greet and serve the guests according to standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

1. Take and serve guest orders promptly and according to service manual.

2. Do all necessary set-up sidework as assigned.

3. Answer any guest questions about the menu.

4. Operate the electronic cash register / P.O.S. system (where applicable).

5. Check food before serving it to guest to ascertain that appearance, temperature and portions are correct.

6. Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.

Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to pitch-in and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Customer Satisfaction :

Our customers are what we are about. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with Crescent staff.

It is essential that you remain professional at all times, and that you treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances.

Every Crescent associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.

Work Habits :

In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality and attendance.

You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and / or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something.

Safety & Security :

The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to Crescent Hotels & Resorts. Every Crescent associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.

NOTE :

This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties.

Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.

Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate’s supervisor.

Furthermore, this description is subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise;

each associate remains, at all times, an at will associate.

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Load and unload washing and drying machines
• Properly fold sheets, bedding, and towels
• Restock linens and towels to correct locations
• Understand proper washing and drying procedures

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.

Can communicate well. Must be willing to pitch-in and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk, push or pull heavy equipment, and stand for extended periods of time.

Lifting may include equipment or furniture weighing up to 100 lbs. Ability to comprehend and follow instructions from supervisor.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Customer Satisfaction :

Our customers are what we are about. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with Crescent staff.

It is essential that you remain professional at all times, and that you treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances.

Every Crescent associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.

Work Habits :

In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality and attendance.

You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and / or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something.

Safety & Security :

The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to Crescent. Every Crescent associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.