Description and Qualifications

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for the organization, preparation, and distribution of financial and operational reports, ongoing trend and variance analysis, and assisting with the annual budget for properties as assigned. Financial and operational reports include but are not limited to Guest Survey, Marketing, Activity, Retail, and Month-End reporting responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensure accurate and consistent distribution of assigned daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and operational reporting.
  • Guest Survey
  • Activity/Pace
  • Marketing/Guest Demographic Reporting
  • Retail/E-commerce Reporting
  • Company Financial Summaries
  • Company Forecasts
• Collaborate with operational teams and assist as needed during the month-end process to ensure accuracy in GL.
• Review and approval of COGS expenses in the month-end cycle; ensure adherence to company standards in inventory processes.
• Ongoing and frequent financial and operational analysis; reporting data and insight into trends to leadership as appropriate.
• Develop ad-hoc reporting on company initiatives as needed.
• Develop new static Financial, Sales, or KPI reports as needed.
• Assist in the annual budgeting process as needed.
• Support the Director of Finance with special projects and analysis as needed.

Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

To perform the essential functions of this position, regular and consistent attendance is required.

Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers and interact with our guests.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• B.S. in Accounting, Finance, or Related Field or 5 Years Experience in Accounting or Finance
• Systems:
  • Sage
  • BizInsight
  • Tableau
  • Sales Force
  • Opera Property Management System
  • Resort Suite
  • Optimum Control
  • Retail Management Software
  • Intermediate Excel Skills
  • Intermediate PowerPoint Skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be able to communicate with ALL Team Members in a professional and courteous manner. Excellent communication and writing skills and a professional appearance are required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Intermediate Math and Excel skills

REASONING ABILITY

• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions that will impact the financial well-being of the company.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• General Office
• Must be able to sit at a computer for long periods
• Must be able to be on your feet for extended periods when conducting inventories and other on-property tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• General Office
• Some Travel to NC may be required (1 or fewer trips a month)

HOURS:

• Monday – Friday – 8 am – 5 pm
• On occasion, some weekends and/or evenings as required by hotel occupancy or as needed to handle weekend emergencies.

About Blackberry

Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, Relais & Châteaux properties located in the Great Smoky Mountains, continue the traditions of unparalleled hospitality and luxury that have always been the hallmark of the Blackberry brand. Combining land conservation, modern-day luxuries, and captivating natural setting, the two resorts create vacation experiences unlike any other. Activities abound at Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain offering the opportunity for every guest to create an ideal experience to enjoy the properties and the region, whether they’re seeking the thrill of adventure, the relaxation of a spa immersion, or quality time around the table enjoying celebrated cuisine.

A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability. From ensuring our guests have a memorable stay to providing renowned cuisine, Blackberry provides career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career. Some of our benefits include travel perks and property benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off with additional paid holidays, health insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401k match with profit share and training and education.

Blackberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.