Purpose for the Position:

To safeguard and grow the value of the resort and AOAO asset by serving as a business partner, consulting on ways to maximize financial results and directing the accounting department.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development and implementation of business strategies for the hotel/resort which are aligned with Azul Hospitality Groups overall mission, vision, values, and strategies
• Develops and implements accounting and finance strategies that support achievement of the hotel and AOAOs goals
• Monitors status regularly and adjusts strategies as appropriate
• Assists in the development of the annual budget in conjunction with the Executive Team
• Consults with management on strategies to optimize financial results
• Provides management with reports and information that can be used as a basis for improved decision making
• Responsible for communication between resort management and owner services manager and/or owners.

• Develops and implements financial strategies and accounting practices and performs a variety of control functions
• Maximizes cash flow by proactively managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Works with DOF in the resolution of accounting issues at the hotel/AOAO and in the preparation of hotel/AOAO financial statements and reports
• Ensures that accounting practices adhere to legal requirements and standards including:
  • Preparing and filing of tax and license information returns
  • Providing internal and external auditors with the information they need and implementing their recommendations
• Aligns practices with internal and external audit recommendations
• Develops controls which are complementary to the delivery of 100% Guest Satisfaction
• Articulates policies and audits compliance of cash handling and credit positions and credit
• Reviews and maintains accurate files on all contractual obligations

• Develops and implements strategies and practices which support employee engagement
• Provides employees with the orientation and training needed to understand expectations and perform job responsibilities
• Communicates performance expectations and provides employees with on-going feedback
• Provides employees with coaching and counseling as needed to achieve performance objectives and reach their fullest potential
• Manage and create applicable financial reports using Microsoft excel.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary languages(s) used in the workplace.
• Proficiency in Microsoft word and Excel
• Customer service and loyalty goals (100% guest satisfaction)
• Timeliness & accuracy of financial reporting
• Achievement of employee satisfaction

Success Factors:

Focus On the Customer Seek to understand the guest, internal and external customer and meet and exceed the needs of both the customer and company.

Communicate Effectively... Clarify and provide information so that coworkers, customers, and suppliers understand and can take appropriate action.

Think Strategically Anticipate and take action to deal with problems and opportunities

Foster Teamwork Work well in a team environment and motivate teams to sustain exceptional levels of performance.

Develop Self and Others Continually work to develop own capabilities and the capabilities of others.

Think Critically Take a well-ordered, logical approach to: identifying hotel, market or inter-departmental issues; analyzing problems; organizing work; and planning action.

Build Strong Relationships Foster trust and cooperation among AOAO board members, coworkers, customers, and suppliers; develop and sustain personal contact in order to provide mutual benefit.

Drive for Results Work to achieve high levels of personal and organizational performance in order to meet or exceed objectives.

Influence Decisions and Actions Persuade and enroll engage others in making plans, reaching decisions, and taking action.

Apply Professional, Product, or Technical Expertise Demonstrate the ability to apply technical, professional, or product expertise to everyday hotel situations.

Key Skills and Requirements:

Decision Making Improve the speed and direction of decisions by clarifying and setting goals, sharing perspectives on reality, identifying options, and creating consensus on a way forward (action steps).

Revenue Forecasts Prepare revenue forecasts for department based on business booked to date, current and historical booking pace and impact of special promotions.

P&L Management Understand how P&L is prepared and the line items impacted by department and how to impact results.

Financial Analysis Use analysis technology, methods, processes, and examine financial data to evaluate financial position and clearly communicate expectations and actions to maximize the organizations financial performance.

Performance Management, Supervisory Demonstrate ability to relate to, communicate with, and motivate employees to sustain high performance and quality levels.

Coaching Develop and guide others in professional growth and performance enhancement through assuring clarity of goals, employing reflective listening skills, and facilitating the generation of options and action planning.

Physical Demands:

• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by resort environmental systems.
• Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 8 hours per day. Walking and standing are occasionally required. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
• Ability to work primarily with fingers to pick, pinch, type and carry out substantial movements (motions) of the wrists and hands as well.
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, fax machines, photocopiers, carts and other office equipment as needed.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education

High school or equivalent education required. Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Accounting or related area preferred.

Experience:

Four to six years related experience, including at least four years of supervisory experience.

Licenses or Certificates

Not applicable

GROOMING

All Staff Members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Azul Hospitality standards. Refer to the property specific required grooming and uniform standards policy.

Attendance

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Azul Hawaii Resorts Koloa, LLC, from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Staff with irregular attendance / tardiness will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Upon employment, all staff is required to fully comply with Azul Hawaii Resorts Koloa, LLC rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotels facilities. Staff members who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, staff members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a staff member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.