The Beacon Grand is quintessential San Francisco, symbolizing progressive thinking while also celebrating its storied heritage. Launched during the Prohibition Era as the Sir Francis Drake, the fully-renovated hotel offers today’s travelers a new way to visit San Francisco. Its 418 rooms and thoughtful shared spaces bring modern design to life with restored architectural details. Guests are looked after by the hotel’s novel Social Hosts, who create a warm, convivial atmosphere as they facilitate stays that are personally-tailored, unique, and full of discovery. Inside, visitors and locals mix and mingle in communal living room and lively gathering spot, The Post Room and the iconic Starlite. With everything from walkable shops and restaurants to cable cars outside the front door, the central and connected Union Square location is the perfect home base for exploring San Francisco. Recognized on Travel + Leisure’s 2023 It List as one of “The 100 Best New Hotels in the World”.
We are actively searching for a Director of Finance
Job Summary:
The Director of Finance will plan and direct the activities of the finance department and work with the owners and the management team to ensure the financial success of the hotel.
- Manages the accounting team who are responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, and budget preparation.
- Recruits and hires accounting and financial staff and conducts performance evaluations.
- Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff.
- Assists the Managing Director in achieving established business goals for the hotel.
- Be the lead spokesperson for financials in ownership meetings and be able to talk in detail regarding any inquiry ownership may have.
- Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
- Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
- Oversees the production of monthly financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles and the company’s financial reporting standards.
- Responsible for monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Responsible for filing of ; sales, use, and occupancy tax returns;.
- Audit accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for periodic external audits.
- Provides financial analysis as requested by the Managing Director or Ownership team
- Presents recommendations to the Managing Director and department heads on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
- Continually looks for opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the department and hotel through the leveraging of technology.
- Coach department heads and managers regarding their financial responsibilities as well as financial management best practices in order to be successful in their roles.
- Ensure successful treasury cash management in compliance with the company’s policy.
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
- Continuously monitor economic, social, and governmental trends, policies and ordinances to ensure that ownership is kept fully apprised of any implications that may affect the performance of the hotel in meeting its financial objectives.
- Excellent management and leadership skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficient in accounting software.
- Birchstreet, Unifocus, UKG, Opera, InfoGenesis POS software experience a plus.
- Five years or more of related experience required.
- Two plus years Director of Finance level hotel experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred.
Pay Range
- $150,000- $170,000
Company Benefits:
- Generous Paid Time Off plan, up to Five Weeks per Year
- Part-time Employees are also eligible for PTO
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance after 30 days of Service
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Hotel Travel Programs
- Local Retailers Discount
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Hospital Indemnity
EOE: Northview Hotel Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws