Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Accor is seeking a Director of Finance & Business Support for Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, a key member of the property’s Executive Committee. This role involves driving financial performance, overseeing financial management, and providing strategic guidance to ensure operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and advise on revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and future performance. Recommend efficient use of resources and provide strategic financial guidance to support operational decision-making
- Lead the Accounting, Purchasing, Receiving, and IT departments, ensuring compliance with all standards and procedures. Oversee the preparation and timely submission of financial statements, forecasts, and budgets. Ensure the timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
- Provide financial leadership on capital expenditures, ensuring alignment with critical path timelines, budget projections, and ROI expectations. Conduct post-completion audits where applicable
- Hire, train, and guide Finance team members through performance management, coaching, and development. Support colleague engagement and lead the implementation of Colleague Engagement Survey action plans
- Actively contribute as a member of the Executive Committee. Participate in Department Head and Revenue Management meetings, and in the development of annual budgets, sales strategies, and business plans
- Ensure compliance with Accor policies, IFRS, and internal controls. Lead preparations for internal/external audits and implement agreed-upon recommendations. Maintain financial record retention policies and procedures
- Ensure all hotel permits, licenses, contracts, and insurance policies are up to date and compliant with local and federal laws. Liaise with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to protect the interests of Fairmont/Accor and ownership
- Manage cash flow to support hotel operations, including cash disbursement approvals, liquidity forecasting, and working capital monitoring
- Support department heads in interpreting financial data, maximizing profitability, and strengthening internal controls. Serve as a strategic partner to non-financial leaders on business planning
- Respond promptly to finance-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders. Oversee the effectiveness and integration of financial systems and applications in collaboration with IT where relevant
- Promote and uphold health and safety standards across Finance and operational areas
- Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager and Regional Director of Finance & Business Support
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience in hospitality or luxury service environments, with at least 5 years in a senior management role
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations, GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and capital planning
- Proven experience managing accounting systems, financial analysis tools, and ERP platforms
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
- CPA or equivalent accounting designation preferred
- Experience with Food & Beverage, Residences, and/or Capital Projects is an asset
Benefits
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
- Learning programs through our Academies
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
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