Resort Director of Finance

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Are you a dynamic and strategic financial leader with a passion for hospitality? Join our executive team at our premier luxury resort and spa, where your expertise will shape our financial success and guest experience. We are seeking a Director of Finance in Santa Rosa to oversee all financial activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and serve as a trusted advisor to hotel management and ownership.

Director of Finance Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the resort’s financial operations and safeguard assets following GAAP.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance to department heads to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Lead monthly financial reporting, including bank and credit card reconciliations, balance sheet approvals, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditure plans.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, licensing, and insurance requirements.
• Supervise and develop finance department staff, ensuring high levels of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and monitor all purchasing, sales, salaries, and expenses.
• Oversee internal controls, audits, and risk management protocols.

Director of Finance Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years in hospitality finance or accounting, with experience managing teams.
• Proficiency in GAAP, hotel accounting systems, and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry.
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with hotel systems (e.g., Micros, Opera, Symphony, ProfitSage, Inventa, Canary Digital Tipping) preferred.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong soft skills and the ability to explain financials to all department heads
• Ability to develop and train staff

Resort Director of Finance Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to 135K + bonus potential
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Opportunities for career development within a growing hospitality organization
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Additional perks include: Paid parental leave, PTO, Sick Pay, Paid Holidays, Hotel & Spa discounts

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 159642

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Erin Alcorn

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