Director of Finance

CLOUDLAND LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN A CURIO COLLECTION HOTEL

Living above the clouds on top of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, Cloudland is the Southeast’s newest and most spectacular resort hotel!! If you happen to love golf or have golf resort experience, let’s make a connection soon!

A Curio Collection by Hilton hotel, Cloudland is perched at over 2,000 feet above sea level and conveniently located just outside of Chattanooga and within a two-hour drive from several major metropolitan areas. Inspired by nature, the resort expresses elements of the four seasons in an intimate and relaxing way. Cloudland offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, multiple dining experiences, full-service spa, cliff-edge infinity pool and 245 stunning guest rooms & suites, many with spectacular mountain vistas. Let’s not forget the golf! Situated in heart of McLemore, guests can enjoy two exceptional 18-hole courses and a popular six-hole short course, all three designed by Rees Jones and Bill Bergin.

If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love for natural beauty and the resort life, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let’s talk!  Click here to learn more about what makes Cloudland at McLemore Resort a one-of-a-kind in experience in the Southeast!

THE ROLE

• Supports General Manager in the achievement of financial goals by direct oversight
•   Supervises/prepares accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
•  Works closely with Valor Hospitality corporate accounting team to ensure timely reporting and consistency
•  Ensures balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with Valor standard operating procedures
•  Must be willing to “roll up the sleeves” to ensure the work gets done  
• Analyzes available information (financial data, customer data, market trends, etc...) and utilizes the information to achieve financial goals and a competitive edge
•  Leads the creation of accurate forecasts, annual budgets and business plans
• Administer banking arrangements and lead the preparation of the annual budgets. Prepare monthly financial statements, financial packages, and other informational reports/analysis
• Establish and reinforce a system of effective accounting and operational controls. Manage all accounting operations including A/R, A/P, GL
•  Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting periodic internal audits; Ensures effective management of cash flow  
• Ensure adequate controls are installed and maintained for the protection of the organization’s financial assets against loss or misappropriation
•  Coordinate and prepare for external audits
•  Ensures a strong accounting and operating control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and maximize profitability by conducting periodic audits and assessments of areas of risk
• Participates in sales and revenue strategy meetings to drive top line revenue
• Monitors daily operations to ensure all applicable taxes are current, collected, accrued and processed
• Develops property team members’ business acumen regarding revenue growth, labor productivity, expense reduction, inventory control and overall understanding of the income statement and cash flow
•  Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence and encourage others
• Understands and meet the needs of key stakeholders (owners, company, guests, investors, team members)
• Attends meetings and communicates with owners, demonstrating an understanding of global priorities and a strategic focus
•  Actively participates in the training and ongoing continuing education of direct reports  
• Seeks knowledge of and compliance with applicable Franchise and Management Agreements  
• Reviews and monitors contracts with property vendors. Participates in negotiation of contracts when possible  
• Ensures compliance with all applicable local laws and procedures  
• Completes additional duties as necessary and assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to perform critical analysis and manage wide-range of information.
• Strong management skills, technical accounting expertise, exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the finance and hospitality professions. Possesses experiential knowledge required for management of people and complex problems.
• Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities or information and indicate logical conclusions and recommendations and make decisions based on established policies and procedures. Excellent oral, written, listening and presentation skills sufficient to produce

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BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary

• Daily Pay!

• Team Member Hotel Discount Program

• Uniforms Provided for most positions

• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options

• Paid PTO

• 401k with employer match

• Food and Beverage Discounts

• Tuition Reimbursement

Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.