Director of Finance - Regent Santa Monica

Director of Finance - Regent Santa Monica Beach

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About Us

Regent Santa Monica Beach, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, offers 167 opulent guest rooms and suites. Each 720‑sq‑ft room features spa‑like bathrooms, soaking tubs, walk‑in rain showers, double vanities and Perricone MD products, along with thoughtful mementos that reflect Regent hallmarks.

Poised along a coveted coastline overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the resort celebrates the allure of unexpected harmony through contrasts, delivering inspired stays with a seamless blend of timeless elegance and modern luxury. Regent Santa Monica Beach is home to four dining destinations, a 10,000‑sq‑ft Guerlain Wellness spa, an outdoor pool, The Regent Boutique and a state‑of‑the‑art Fitness Center.

Job Summary

As the Director of Finance, you will provide financial leadership to the business. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the development and implementation of property‑wide strategies that will help us achieve our financial goals. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, working capital, and cash control. Develop and implement capital expenditure plans, owner relations, and owner reporting.

What a typical day looks like

• Promote Regent’s service philosophy and style through our people attributes.

• Maintain impeccable personal grooming standards to uphold the professional and property style of the resort.

• Collaborate and advise department heads on interpreting and analyzing financial data, recommending actions to maximize resort profitability.

• Direct and administer the resort’s financial operations including asset protection, financial reporting, systems management, budget and forecasting, team management, and meeting participation.

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and reporting for corporate and ownership.

• Conduct weekly labor review meetings and monthly financial statement reviews with the property leadership team and drive desired results.

• Coordinate with BSC to ensure all necessary information is compiled, reviewed, and approved.

• Monitor and maintain adequate internal control over revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities of the resort in accordance with current accounting policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

• Conduct findings from CSA and internal audit reviews and oversee the resolution of findings.

• Oversee and supervise property Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and General Accounting functions, ensuring synergy with BSC.

• Coach and develop colleagues; hire, assess, discipline, and document performance.

• Act as advisor to staff to help meet established schedules and/or resolve technical or operational problems.

• Orient property managers to the accounting function and coach to effectively manage their department’s financial performance.

• Other tasks/projects as assigned.

What we need from you

• 4‑8 years’ experience in hotel accounting or auditing with at least one year in an Assistant Controller or similar supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.

• Professional accounting or finance designation or certification preferred.

• In‑depth knowledge of GAAP and the Uniform Standard of Accounts for the Lodging Industry.

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.

• Experience with People Soft ERP, Opera, Micros, and Essbase is highly desired.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial concepts to non‑financial stakeholders.

• Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills that build trust and instill confidence in order to motivate and influence others.

• Ability to take the initiative to identify, prioritize…