Director of Finance Business Partner

The position is responsible for the overall management of the Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, and MIS (Management Information System) functions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, safeguarding all assets, strategic planning and budgeting, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and procedures.

Responsibilities

Fully understand and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures, and standards; Ensure that high standards are consistently maintained on a daily basis; Prepare financial information, including forecasts, financial statements, variance analyses, and payroll/productivity reports; Develop and maintain the annual business budget; Lead and motivate accounting staff, including performance evaluations, recommendations for promotion, hiring and termination, and the development and implementation of internal training programs; Manage and oversee departmental payroll and expenditures; Manage and update the hotel’s credit policy; Manage and reduce accounts receivable; Plan and lead monthly credit meetings; Collaborate with all executive management members to contribute to achieving hotel objectives; Manage, monitor, and forecast cash flow; Ensure compliance with all legal and financial obligations required by government authorities; Develop and maintain the department’s mission statement; Maintain original copies of all hotel business licenses and permits and ensure timely renewals; Establish and maintain lost-and-found standards in coordination with the Security Department; Manage monthly hotel operating inventories; Maintain and manage the Property Management System (PMS); Interact with guests, employees, and members of the local community in a courteous and professional manner; Resolve guest and employee complaints and issues promptly and professionally; Address diverse and complex issues using logical thinking while providing leadership to the department; Build effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, colleagues, and guests to resolve issues collaboratively; Understand and carry out instructions presented in written, verbal, diagrammatic, and scheduled formats; Efficiently and calmly switch between tasks of varying nature; Perform other duties as required

Requirements

Management experience in a hotel accounting/finance department with thorough knowledge of hotel financial operations; Business-level communication skills in both Japanese and English; Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform duties accurately and efficiently; Excellent prioritization, planning, and follow-up skills; Ability to solve problems calmly with sound judgment; Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision; High level of confidentiality; In-depth knowledge of accounting, hotel operations, purchasing, and MIS functions; Strong understanding of budgeting and accounting standards; Ability to stay up to date with accounting, taxation, and hotel industry knowledge; Ability to train, evaluate, and coach staff; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to analyze and process financial data; Strong interpersonal skills, including negotiation and persuasion; Numerical proficiency (percentages, currency, unit conversions, etc.); Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure or in emergency situations; Ability to move within work areas, stand for extended periods, and perform upward and downward movements as required; Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with guests and colleagues

Nice to have

At least five (5) years of experience in a similar position preferred.

Benefits

Bonus; Salary increase