Loews Hotels, LLC

Complex Director of Finance - Universal Stella Nova Resort & Universal Terra Luna Resort. At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day.. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort.. Named one of Central Floridas Top Workplaces and one of Americas Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our power of we culture.. We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community.

director of finance

Complex Director of Finance - Universal Stella Nova Resort & Universal Terra Luna Resort <br> <br> At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort.Named one of Central Floridas Top Workplaces and one of Americas Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our power of we culture.Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day andbe able to connect, engage and delight? <ul> <li> We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access. <li> We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun. <li> We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential. <li> We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members. <li> We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community. <li> We care for you, just as we care for others.This position provides continuous leadership and guidance in all matters relating to the financial operation of the hotel by: providing accurate and timely financial reports to assist management decision making process, maintaining acceptable internal control procedures designed to safeguard owners/investors assets, ensures compliance with all Federal, State, Local regulations. Additional responsibilities include; staffing, training, scheduling of employees; planning organizing, directing and coordinating all department activities to ensure efficient operation.Job Specific <ul> <li> Manages/oversees the accounting department to ensure optimal efficiency of financial operations and adherence to Loews commitments to management contract <li> Directs or prepare all financial reports, ledger reviews and forecasts according to the established schedule, for distribution of operational information necessary to assist management in decision-making and budget preparation processes <li> Oversees preparation of, interprets and analyzes monthly financial statements and presents to management <li> Monitors revenues/expenses and ensure accurate recording of information to Loews established guidelines <li> Compiles financial data related to operations, investigate and critique variances from expectations to determine cause and recommend appropriate management response to insure attainment of hotels financial objectives <li> Establishes and oversees /audit all internal financial controls to include purchasing, cash handling, receipts, disbursements, expendable/fixed asset inventories, payroll and employee records to insure policies are enforced according to Loews standards <li> Coordinates annual internal and external audit processes <li> Ensures the proper utilization, maintenance and periodic upgrading as required of all EDP systems and equipment <li> Assists management in capital planning process by providing appropriate ROI information <li> Coordinates the development of the annual financial plan <li> Assists division and department heads in the preparation of their respective budgets <li> Maintains files, pertaining to and ensuring compliance with, insurance policies, all contracts and legal agreements <li> Ensures proper, timely payment of fees for licenses, permits, regulatory contracts and insurances, all taxes <li> Serves as active member of Executive Committee and attends all meetings of same <li> Attends various departmental meetings in order to maintain effective working relationships with operational departments and staff <li> Approves as needed all purchase orders, payroll submittals, cash transfers to owners, manual checks, balance sheet and bank reconciliation's, month end journal entries, bad debt write-offs, all Loews inter-hotel and corporate billings <li> Directs cash management activities to ensure the proper use and timely availability of funds <li> Provides guidance on technical issues affecting departments reporting to the Credit Manager <li> Conducts/oversees monthly audit of General Cashiers vault <li> Interviews, selects, trains, appraises, coaches, counsels and disciplines accounting personnel according to Loews standards <li> Follows New Hire Training and on-going Star Service Competency programs in accordance with hotel policy <li> Evaluates individual employee performance, determines areas in need of improvement or requirements for advancement, establishes goals, objectives and training needs required to achieve same <li> Participates in MOD program as required <li> Evaluate changes in guest needs, the hotels guest mix and industry competitive set, to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes necessary to ensure guest and employee satisfaction, while maintaining market dominance and exceptional fi <li> Other duties as assignedGeneral <ul> <li> Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times <li> Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance <li> Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards <li> Complies with required safety regulations and procedures <li> Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions <li> Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules <li> Recycles whenever possible <li> Remains current with hotel information and changes <li> Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standardsQualifications <ul> <li> Extensive knowledge of computer based front and back of house Accounting Management Systems <li> Prolific in Windows, Lotus/Excel and MS-Office software operating systems and applications <li> Ability to assemble, analyze, understand and present integrated spread sheets and complex technical information to all levels of management <li> Organization/prioritization skills necessary to meet deadlines <li> Effective management, leadership, organizational and communications skills <li> Working knowledge of basic office equipment, i.e.; fax, copiers, printers, calculators <li> Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidaysEducation: <ul> <li> Bachelors or higher degree in Accounting/FinanceExperience: <ul> <li> Four to six years progressive experience in managing Hospitality Accounting operations

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