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JOB SUMMARY
The Multi Property Director of Finance (MP DOF) serves as the strategic financial business leader, responsible for driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and compliance. This role partners closely with the General Manager and Executive Committee to provide financial insight, ensure strong internal controls, and support data-driven decision-making. The position leads the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, while also overseeing accounting operations, risk management, and audit readiness. With a strong focus on business acumen, financial discipline, and stakeholder alignment, this role plays a critical part in shaping the hotel's financial strategy, optimising profitability, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across all departments. The position works collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders-including property associates, above-property teams, ownership groups, and Marriott senior leadership-to ensure alignment on financial goals, reporting standards, and strategic priorities. Given the dual-property scope, the role requires agility and strong organisational skills to effectively prioritise and balance the distinct operational needs of two hotels, while reporting into two General Managers.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 2 years experience in the Finance and Accounting or related professional area.
OR
Master's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major
Chain hotel experience essential
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Engaging in Strategic Planning and Decision Making
Identifies and implements strategies to enhance profitability by evaluating cost-benefit scenarios and exploring new business opportunities.
Analyses information, forecasts sales against expenses and creates annual budget plans.
Compiles, analyses, and monitors actual sales and expenditures against projected figures to track performance and identify variances
Analyses variances between actual wages and forecasted wages to support more accurate and efficient budget planning.
Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement business plans.
Provides analytical support during budget and P&L reviews to identify cost-saving and productivity opportunities for property leadership.
Implements a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks and compliance with Marriott standards.
Ensures a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability.
Analyses financial data and market trends.
Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan, which is aligned with the company's and brand's strategic direction.
Produces detailed & accurate forecasts that enable operations to react proactively to changes in the business.
Prepares regular and ad hoc financial reports and analyses as requested by various stakeholders, including property leadership, ownership, and corporate teams.
Leads and actively contributes to meetings and discussions with key stakeholders, offering financial insights, updates, and strategic guidance to support informed decision-making
Leading Finance & Accounting Teams
Utilises interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
Communicates the strategic goals, the focus and the owner priorities to property teams in a clear and precise manner.
Uses strong financial leadership and communication skills to influence the Executive Team, shape property-level strategies, and effectively lead and develop the Finance team
Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes.
Provides strong leadership by clearly defining accountability and empowering team members and department managers with the appropriate authority to deliver results.
Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Anticipating and Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders
Attends meetings and communicates with Owners, Area Teams and Marriott Sr. Leadership teams, understanding the priorities and strategic focus.
Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.).
Advises the GM and Executive Committee on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.
Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviours.
Demonstrates an understanding of cash flow and owner priorities.
Manages communication with owners in an effective manner.
Manages property working capital and cash flow in accordance with Marriott SOPs and owner requirements.
Facilitates various critique meetings to review information with the leadership team and property managers.
Developing and Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals
Ensures Profits and Losses are documented accurately.
Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
Submits reports in a timely manner, adhering to deadlines.
Establishes and supports the achievement of performance, budget, and team goals by setting clear expectations and fostering a results-driven environment
Drives profitability by partnering with operating departments to identify cost efficiencies, optimise resource allocation, and support revenue-enhancing initiatives
Reviews audit issues and develops action plans to ensure accuracy and compliance with operating standards and accounting guidelines.
Managing Projects and Policies
Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
Reconciles balance sheet to ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs.
Ensures that the P&L is accurate (e.g., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts).
Ensures compliance with management contract and reporting requirements.
Ensures compliance with Marriott, standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs).
Ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities
Ensures team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.
Ensures property, Finance and Accounting policies are administered fairly and consistently.
Ensures new hires participate in the department's orientation program.
Ensures new hires receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.
Creates appropriate development plans which develop team members based on their individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations and abilities.
Identifies the developmental needs of others and provides coaching, mentoring, or otherwise, helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance expectations & standards and monitoring performance.
Establishes challenging, realistic and obtainable goals to guide operation and performance.
Provides regular feedback and realistic development plans that ensure associates and managers are provided the best opportunity to be guided in their own career & personal development.
Solicits employee feedback, utilises an "open door" policy, and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably at all times.
Ensures that any failure of their teams to adhere to the operational, financial, or security protocol of the hotel is reported to Human Resources promptly.
Manages employee progressive discipline procedures for all staff within their remit in coordination with Human Resources team.
Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers and associates.
Holds ultimate responsibility for the performance appraisal process of all associates with the departments that report to the direct report managers.
Interviews and hires managers and hourly employee team members with the appropriate skills and in a timely manner to meet the business needs of the operation, ensuring all Marriott recruitment regulations are followed.
Ensure all HR systems, such as Kronos, Euhreka, are updated in real-time and all payroll processes are delivered in time for the cut-off period, including but not limited to scheduling, absences, incentives, any allowance etc.
Other
Complies with Marriott International Hotels Limited Regional Office policies and procedures.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by management.
Working hours as required to do your job, but normally not less than 40 hours per week.
Available to work on bank holidays and weekend shifts for month-end purposes. Time off can be taken during weekdays on such occasions.
Be knowledgeable of all applicable SOP's/ LSOP's and ensure control points are implemented and are effective as outlined in Audit Requirements.
Responsible for the safekeeping of all keys.
Participate in the Manager on Duty program and Lobby Host rota as applicable at each property.
Participate in onsite and offsite trainings, seminars and/or conferences as directed by management.
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
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