About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
A rare gem on Florida’s Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida, Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, is an exclusive collection of 156 luxurious beachfront private residences and a 220-room hotel all within a 125-acre walkable coastal village in the heart of Old Naples. Honoring local heritage and artfully reimagined for modern-day elegance, the resort includes residents-only facilities and amenities, a luxury spa and state-of-the-art well-being/fitness center, exquisite and diverse fine dining outlets, outdoor pursuits to include pickleball, tennis, and an 18-hour golf course, bowling and movie theater experiences, and an exclusive private club. The first of its kind, the Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, is paradise found.
About the location:
A rare gem on Florida’s Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida, Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, is an exclusive collection of 156 luxurious beachfront private residences and a 220-room hotel all within a 125-acre walkable coastal village in the heart of Old Naples.
Honoring local heritage and artfully reimagined for modern-day elegance, the resort includes residents-only facilities and amenities, a luxury spa and state-of-the-art well-being/fitness center, exquisite and diverse fine dining outlets, outdoor pursuits to include pickleball, tennis, and an 18-hour golf course, bowling and movie theater experiences, and an exclusive private club.
The first of its kind, the Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, is paradise found.
About the role:
The Director of Finance forms part of the Hotel Leadership team who collectively make key strategic and operational decisions for the Hotel, Residences, and Club. The Director is responsible for safeguarding the hotel/residential assets and financial resources to ensure that all are utilized to maximize profitability. Key to the role is providing timely and accurate financial information and counsel to hotel senior management (and ownership) and ensuring that the hotel operates within all related local and corporate policies and procedures and under the terms of the management agreement and any other applicable agreements (e.g. loan agreements). The Director is also responsible for the development of Finance staff to aid the future growth of the company.
This hotel will have a residential component and this position will oversee all aspects of the residential accounting. Responsibilities for residences will include but are not limited to homeowners' operating budget, residential CRM reporting and process, commission collections, contract administration, sales reporting, and general accounting procedures.
What you will do:
-Be a part of the pre-opening team
-Responsible for safeguarding the hotel assets and financial resources to ensure that all are utilized to maximize hotel profitability.
-Actively network within the community to attract potential candidates for recruitment purposes and understand the competitive market.
-Assist General Manager in establishing policies, rules, internal controls and safeguards.
-Continuously deliver the highest level of product with respect to financial reporting and analysis, internal control compliance and business management. -Ensure this is done with both integrity and accuracy.
-Ensure that bank accounts are opened in consultation with owners with a bank of strong financial standing and if local rating services are available, they should be utilized for verification of financial strength.
-Ensure the preparation of a comprehensive monthly report of the entire financial results of the hotel in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
-Maintain files on all contracts, leases and agreements and ensure compliance with their requirements: ensure proper authorization has been obtained for all hotel specific contracts (including Engineering), leases and other agreements and competitive bids are on file where applicable and reviewed prior to execution of contract.
-As applicable, ensure compliance with all loan covenants and the balance of long-term debt is accurate and agrees to all supporting documentation and verified when payments are made.
-Maintain insurance policies and documentation.
-Fund capital reserves in a timely manner and as required by all governing documents.
-Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals.
-Achieve a successful score on all internal audits.
-Ensure the proper billing procedures are in place for the asset, and maintain a healthy accounts receivable aging.
-Closely monitor and effectively manage labor costs in compliance with applicable Employment Laws.
-Prepare forecasts and budgets as required by corporate office, management agreements, or Residential governing documents.
What you bring:
-Pre-opening experience, project, and stakeholder management
-Proactive influencer and future-focused leader who can drive the business and bring to life the vision of the hotel.
-College Degree in Accounting or related field.
-Prior experience in a mixed-use residential hotel is preferred.
-Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in related position with Four Seasons or other organization.
-Four years’ experience as a hotel/resort Director of Finance preferred.
-Must have a thorough knowledge of all jobs in the Accounting area.
-Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all responsibilities and tasks.
-Must have a high degree of professional integrity, and be able to work in a safe, prudent and organized manner.
-Must have a commitment to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures.
-Minimum of BSC or BA in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting/Finance preferred.
What we are offering you:
Four Seasons believes in offering the best to the best when it comes to employee benefits!
*Lucrative salary!
*Market-leading benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with employer matching all starting at 30 days!
*Time off plans starting on the day of hire!
*An opportunity to be a part of a cohesive team in an inclusive work environment!
*Complimentary and discounted hotel stays around the world!
*Wellbeing and mental health initiatives and focused company!
*Embracement and promotion of diversity in our workplace!
*Complimentary employee meals and beverages!
*Tuition reimbursement!
Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons-visit us:
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Visa Requirements
US work authorization is required unless the candidate is currently in a managerial position at a Four Seasons location. Current Four Seasons managers may qualify for L-1 visa sponsorship
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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What We Do
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts opened its first hotel in 1961, and since that time has been dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. Currently operating more than 120 hotels and resorts, and more than 50 residential properties in major city centers and resort destinations in 47 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards. To learn more about our career opportunities, visit fourseasons.com/careers. For more information and reservations, visit fourseasons.com. For the latest news, visit press.fourseasons.com and follow @FourSeasonsPR on Twitter.
