CFO Finance & Accounting

Director of Finance

This Director of Finance will function as the Macon Marriott City Center, a premier full-service hotel's financial business leader. The Director of Finance will embrace and uphold Mainsail Lodging & Development's Core Values. This position champions, develops, and implements products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of our guests, company, brand and investors. It safeguards owners' assets by creating and maintaining sound internal financial controls. The Director of Finance is responsible for producing timely and accurate financial reports and business analytics to assist the team in improving revenue, reducing expenses and maximizing profits. As a member of the property executive committee, the Director of Finance will lead, influence and encourage others, advocate sound financial/business decision making, demonstrate honesty and integrity, and will lead by example. With multi-property oversight responsibilities, the Director of Finance will be supported by staff assigned to each property, shared resources between properties and shared corporate support resources.

About the Hotel: The Macon Marriott City Center is a premier full-service hotel connected to the Macon Centreplex and convention facilities in the heart of Macon, Georgia. Featuring 220 guest rooms, extensive meeting and event space, full-service food and beverage offerings, and a strong mix of corporate, association, government, university, sports, and social business, the hotel serves as a key hospitality asset for the region. We are seeking a unique individual - a forward thinker leader that is open to change, big or small, and believes that everyone can contribute to the future of the brand, while maintaining financial consistency and ensuring all decisions positively impact guests, associates, ownership, and the long-term success of the property. We want to work with someone at the top of their game, who brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration and genuine hospitality to their life and work. We are seeking an individual who will partner with Mainsail leadership team to position the property as the preferred hotel and event destination in Central Georgia. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of a landmark property while leading a highly visible operation that serves both visitors and the Macon community. Supports Macon Marriott City Center and Hotel Forty Five in the achievement of financial goals by direct oversight of all financial practices.

Works closely with Mainsail Lodging & Development corporate accounting team to ensure timely reporting and consistency.

Ensures balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with Mainsail standard operating procedures.

Analyzes available information (financial data, customer data, market trends, etc...) and utilizes the information to achieve financial goals and a competitive edge.

Ensures a strong accounting and operating control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and maximize profitability by conducting periodic audits and assessments of areas of risk.

Monitors daily operations to ensure all applicable taxes are current, collected, accrued and processed.

Develops property team members' business acumen regarding revenue growth, labor productivity, expense reduction, inventory control and overall understanding of the income statement and cash flow.

Actively participates in the training and ongoing continuing education of direct reports.

Seeks knowledge of and compliance with applicable Franchise and Management Agreements.

Ensures compliance with all applicable local laws and procedures.

4-year bachelor's degree in finance and accounting or related major is highly preferred

• 7 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting in hospitality industry
• Experience in a senior financial management position
• Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.