Director of Finance

Southall is a premier destination bringing nature, produce and people together in a powerful and unique way. The Director of Finance is responsible for directing all aspects of accounting/administration for a development and operation of a small luxury rural farm resort in accordance to county regulations; responsible for planning, managing, and supporting the achievement of revenue and income objectives, market share, and customer service objectives;

establishes departmental policies and procedures; develops and monitors all departmental budgets to ensure their profitable operation. Management functions within General & Administrative include Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Purchasing, Receiving, Night Audit and Credit. This position will have considerable responsibility - leading all financial/accounting aspects of Southall as outlined herein. Successful delivery of all key aspects within the Director of Finance’s sphere will help ensure Southall’s Mission, future profitability, and sustainability.

• Strategically run Finance and Accounting to help move the Southall Mission forward
  -while protecting all Mission/Vision stakeholders
• Create Budgets and Forecasts - and manage those financial tools - in order to successfully realize and sustain this premier development
• Build financial reports monthly/quarterly/annually to drive higher profitability:
• Balance Sheet
• Cast Forecast/ Reconcile account balances
• Income Statements
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payables
• Payroll
• Tax Preparation needs
• Collaborate and plan for successful, efficient Audit reporting
• Management of Controller’s Checklists
• Establish and lead Inventory Control Systems
• Establish and assist leading Purchasing procedures / Turn ratios and days available for major asset categories and compare to standards (Big 4, retail, uniforms, guest supplies, etc.)
• Preparation of Tax requirements and knowledge of county, state taxes and laws with innkeepers, liquor and labor
• Oversee all pertinent leases, contracts, agreements, covenants, and restrictions and ensure Southall interests are protected
• Oversee Accounting software to integrate with Property Management Syste
• Maintain various financial databases and reports
• Evaluate productivity and departmental performance
• Lead performance reviews and performance management of AP/Payroll and AR/Credit, IT, and Purchasing team
• Other duties, as needed/assigned
• Work collectively towards common goals and values of Southall
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by Southall Leadership

• 3+ years of solid hotel/hospital experience in a business-related field
• Hotel/Hospitality Experience Highly preferred
• Opening experience is preferrable
• Excellent verbal and written communications, networking, and presentation skills (in English)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks and prioritize competing demands in order to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability with constructive, team-centric leadership skills
• Excellent team skills, including but not limited to; listening, coaching, guiding, flexible working, adaptability, collaboration, and facilitation
• Excellent communication skills, including but not limited to; listening, asking questions, building consensus, presenting, obtaining buy-in

• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance
• CPA Preferred

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance
• Generous paid time off accruals
• 9 paid holidays annually
• 401k and company match
• Education reimbursement
• Best-in-class Employee Assistance Program
• Free weekly outdoor activities and wellness classes
• 30% internal discounts
• Fresh and free daily meal
• Bountiful internal growth opportunities

Assembled intentionally with dynamic expertise, the Southall team is offered the unique opportunity to learn humbly with, and from, each other. We invest in a growth mindset and take it upon ourselves to strengthen our knowledge and grit daily. We honor the cycles of nature, get our hands dirty…