Director of Finance in Québec

Discover Hotel PUR, Quebec, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, where bold design, local spirit and modern hospitality come together in the heart of Quebec City’s vibrant Saint-Roch district. With striking city views, distinctive spaces, locally inspired dining, a heated indoor pool and a neighborhood filled with art, culture, boutiques and celebrated restaurants, Hotel PUR offers guests an experience that is anything but ordinary. For hospitality professionals, it’s an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, design-forward property where the energy of Quebec City is woven into every guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the “Chief Business Officer” to the general manager and EC Team, responsible for evaluating 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, including 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 & 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 EC Team and department managers.
• 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.
• 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 & 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 Crescent Hotels & Resorts requirements meeting various due dates and deadlines.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in finding and implementing their solutions.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Crescent Hotels & Resorts standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the professional attire and nametag when working.
• Comply at all times with Crescent Hotels & Resorts standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

A minimum of 8 years of related progressive experience in hotel Accounting or related field; or a 4-year college degree with an Accounting/Finance concentration and a minimum of 4 years of related progressive experience; or a 2-year college degree and a minimum of 6 years of related progressive experience.