Director of Finance - Hilton Des Moines Downtown
A Director of Finance with Hilton Des Moines is responsible for overseeing, directing and administering all financial operations of the hotel in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.
We’re part of the Des Moines Skywalk system, which links us directly to the Iowa Events Center. Our hotel is within a mile of the Historic East Village and Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater. We offer a free shuttle service to the airport, which is six miles away. Enjoy our indoor pool and al fresco eating area complete with a fireplace.
What will I be doing?
As the Director of Finance, you would be responsible for overseeing, directing and administering all financial operations of the hotel in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Direct and administer all financial operations of the hotel to include, but not limited to, asset protection, financial reporting, systems management, hotel-wide budget and forecasting, department management, and meeting participation and facilitation
- Ensure compliance with all Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Serve as financial advisor to hotel management and ownership
- Monitor and approve all sales, purchases, salaries and expenses of the hotel
- Assist and counsel department heads in the interpretation and analysis of financial data, recommending courses of action to maximize hotel profitability
- Prepare annual plan, projections and budgets
- Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
- Recruit, interview and train team members
SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.
- Ensure hotel is in compliance with Corporate Policies (SPI’s) and governmental rules and regulations.
- Report irregularities and non-compliant situations to General Manager and VP-US Hotel Operational Finance as required by corporate guidelines.
- Assume leadership role in the education of supervisory staff in financial management.
- Ensure that the best interest of the hotel, HHC and owners are protected. Seek legal advice, if deemed necessary, from the legal department of HHC.
- Ensure compliance with financial record retention policies.
- Administer the competitive bidding process.
- Cooperate with Internal/External audits. Implement agreed upon recommendation.
- Ensure timely customer satisfaction (external and internal) on accounting related inquiries and requests.
- Oversee responsibilities of computer networking operations and computer applications within the hotel.
- Attend other departmental meetings to keep appraised of other operations and to provide outside input to enhance the department’s operation.
- Perform other duties that may be assigned by the General Manager or Corporate Finance.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
EDUCATION
High School graduate or equivalent required
4year college degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
At least 3 years' experience in Finance field preferred
At least 2 years' experience in direct supervision and management preferred
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES
Ability to obtain any government required licenses or certificates
What are we looking for?
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
- Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
- Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
- Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
- Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
- Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
- Quality
- Productivity
- Dependability
- Customer Focus
- Adaptability
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #2 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
- Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
- Mental Health Resources
- Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Go Hilton travel discount program
- Supportive parental leave
- Matching 401(k)
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
- Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)
- Career growth and development
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Recognition and rewards programs
*Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.
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