Task Force Finance Director

Millennium Hotels and Resorts is a Hong Leong subsidiary of Singapore-listed global real estate company City Developments Limited (CDL). Headquartered in Singapore, Millennium Hotels and Resorts is Singapore’s largest homegrown operator of international hotel brands spanning 4 continents and 80 strategic destinations. With a portfolio that includes timeless masterpieces to lifestyle properties, Millennium Hotels and Resorts comprises of the brands : The Biltmore, Grand Millennium, Millennium, M Social, Studio M, M Hotel, Copthorne and Kingsgate. The group also has a specially curated selection of uniquely inimitable properties under Leng’s Collection, which has been put together by our chairman, Mr. Kwek Leng Beng.

With 13 locations in the US, we are committed to crafting inspired workplaces that deliver the ultimate guest experiences and maximize investor returns. Millennium Hotels and Resorts pursues perfection and improves the process daily, ensuring they never accept the status quo, and hold each other accountable. The team is comprised of compassionate leaders who seek to understand, be part of the solution, express gratitude, and humility, and celebrate success with all they do.

Task Force - Hotel Director of Finance / Controller

This is a 100% Task Force travel position

This role is perfect for energized individuals who enjoy assisting and offering support during gaps in specialized management positions at the property. Assignments include, but are not limited to current hotels and any new hotel openings, management transitions / openings, and property re-positioning. Taskforce consultant will be on site for the duration of the assignment and will be afforded a trip home every two to three weeks.

Summary of Job Responsibilities :

Create a positive, energetic and respectful work environment within the overall Finance department

Leads through example, professionalism, personal values, and vision

Provide temporary management support to prevent department disruptions

Eager to help, “pitch-in”, and to be seen as a team player among the staff.

Maintain effective system and control procedures as set forth in the policies and procedures manuals. Supervises and coordinates external audit processes.

Management of all accounting functions, which may include purchasing, and night audit staff.

Provide effective leadership to ensure complete accountability for financial and overall Accounting Department performance.

Ensures compliance regarding all financial practices and regulations.

Produce monthly financial statements, monthly forecasts, cash flow statements and other mandated hotel / corporate reports in a consistently timely manner.

Manage the annual budgeting process and produce final submissions along with necessary supporting documentation and justifications.

Partner with leadership team to achieve hotel goals of flawless care of the customer, delivering on the MHR brand promise and ensuring financial responsibility.

Ensure all revenue is properly accounted for. Produce daily revenue report. Interact with night audit team as needed.

Requirements

Knowledge in a variety of hotel accounting and payroll systems and PMS software.

Ability to travel +% of time as needed.

A minimum of 5 years of RECENT successful hotel experience

Possess a maturity and professional disposition to operate in our clients’ dynamic environments

Creative and innovative problem solver

Strong management skills and a proactive approach to supporting hotel needs

Ability to adapt quickly and perform under high expectations.

Ability to communicate effectively and work under pressure

Ability to meet deadlines and embrace ongoing change

Requires excellent organization, time management, interpersonal skills.

Must be an ambitious self-starter with a desire to learn

Knowledge of a hotel structure and how all departments interact

Eligibility to work in the US

Benefits

Contract Terms : 4-6 Months

Compensation : Gross 3K / week, plus room and board

Flight to / from home : every two weeks