Director of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Located on 12,000 acres in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, The Lodge at Primland, Auberge Collection is a majestic year-round mountain retreat with myriad outdoor adventure experiences. Guests can revel in the refined authenticity and natural beauty of the property, while enjoying luxury accommodations including cottages with sweeping vistas, Tree House suites, and a variety of rooms and suites located in the main Lodge. Resort amenities include the championship-caliber Highland Course, a full-service wellbeing retreat with an indoor pool and hot tub, state-of-the-art fitness center, theater, game room, a fully equipped observatory and an on-site astronomy team, an exceptional culinary program with five distinct farm-to-table experiences, and thrill-seeking outdoor adventure programming ranging from horseback riding to fly-fishing and beyond. 

For more information, please visit auberge.com/primland  

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You will be responsible for driving strong financial performance at the hotel while enhancing owner relationships. We look to the person in this position to deliver superior financial performance, ensure operational efficiencies, implement effective financial controls, and put in place practical, non-bureaucratic policies and procedures. 

• Lead the financial input into the formulation and implementation of the Hotel Strategic Plan and Budget, and any other key strategic planning exercises.
• Maximize cash flow performance of the hotel.
• Establish adequate controls for all revenues and expenses and protection of assets.
• Deal honestly and fairly with clients, customers, suppliers, and financial partners.  Our reputation and long-term success depend on establishing mutually beneficial relationships.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial information and provide analysis interpretations and projections.
• Take responsibility for the professional development of all Hotel team members.  This includes identifying training needs and supporting the funding of necessary training.
• Maintain an awareness of and adherence to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
  Ensure safe and proper storage and access for all contracts, leases and other financial records.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Prior experience as a hotel property finance leader 
• Excellent understanding of the Uniform System of Accounts 
• Total proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software 
• Deep experience with hotel financial reporting systems, policies and procedures, and management agreements 
• Experience with operating and financial agreements; demonstrated success in evaluating risks and developing proactive strategies and plans to mitigate business issues 
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills; ability to take large volumes of complex information and present in a clear and concise manner to senior management and owners 
• Experience in HOA/Residential finance and governance is preferred

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

For more information: auberge.com

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Primland Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Primland Ltd provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Primland Ltd complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.