Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company as indicated by the use of 'Our client' and the confidentiality of the company name.
Job overview
The Director of Finance role involves leading financial operations for a multi-venue hospitality project in Los Angeles, focusing on financial strategy, accounting oversight, and team leadership to ensure profitability and compliance.
Responsibilities and impact
The role requires overseeing budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, managing outsourced accounting, developing financial controls, mentoring the finance team, leading financial reporting, liaising with third-party finance providers, mitigating financial risks, and coordinating with external auditors and tax advisors.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have 8+ years in finance and accounting with experience in multi-venue hospitality finance, strong leadership skills, expertise in food and beverage finance and controls, analytical skills, and preferably experience with financial software like MarginEdge. Must be based in Los Angeles and able to work onsite.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Los Angeles and requires daily onsite work.
Application process
Applicants are instructed to submit their resume and encouraged to collect references via WorkGrades and update their LinkedIn profiles for better consideration.
Unique job features
The job is unique due to its focus on managing financial operations across multiple diverse hospitality venues under one umbrella, involving both internal leadership and outsourced finance oversight.
Company overview
Confidential - Job Hiring is a distinguished beauty care company focused on providing natural and sustainable products. Operating in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, the company is actively seeking to expand its team, as evidenced by recent job postings for positions like Senior Accountant and Brand Marketing Manager. This indicates a commitment to growth and a focus on enhancing their brand presence in the competitive beauty industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your extensive experience managing financial operations for multi-venue, high-revenue hospitality businesses, highlighting leadership in budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management across diverse venues.
Showcase your expertise in financial controls, accounting operations, and compliance, particularly your ability to oversee outsourced finance teams and implement robust financial systems for inventory, purchasing, and labor management.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Confidential - Job Hiring corporate site and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of being noticed for the Director of Finance role.
Connect with finance and accounting professionals within the hospitality division at Confidential - Job Hiring on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting recent company initiatives or asking about their experiences managing multi-venue financial strategies.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'financial strategy,' 'P&L management,' 'outsourced accounting,' 'financial controls,' 'hospitality finance,' and specific software names like 'MarginEdge' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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