Finance Operations Manager (Pre-Opening)

Overview

Short Description

Responsibilities

• Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:
• Support financial strategy execution: Assist in directing financial operations to ensure alignment with the hotel’s strategic goals, optimizing profitability and efficiency
• Provide financial insights: Assist in reviewing financial performance, reconciling accounts, and preparing recommendations for hotel leadership and ownership
• Manage financial operations: Oversee Accounts Receivable, Credit, and Night Audit functions, ensuring adherence to internal controls and financial policies
• Oversee financial reporting: Lead the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy in cash receipt coding and supporting internal audits for transparency and compliance
• Monitor and approve financial transactions: Review and authorize ledger reconciliations, tax filings, and payroll, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise, coach, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognize achievements to build, retain, and engage a high-performing team

Key Responsibilities For Hotel Pre-Opening Leaders

• Project Management: Oversee timelines, budgets, and resources; manage construction, procurement, and vendor coordination; ensure compliance with deadlines and regulations.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute pre-opening plans; set priorities, anticipate challenges, and establish operational workflows.
• Operational Readiness: Ensure all departments (front office, housekeeping, F&B, engineering) are prepared; coordinate training and brand standards implementation.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, onboard, and train staff; foster collaboration and maintain team focus under pressure.
• Financial Management: Manage pre-opening budgets; monitor forecasts; negotiate vendor contracts and control costs.
• Brand Standards: Ensure consistency in design, service, and operations aligned with brand guidelines.
• Problem-Solving: Address unexpected issues quickly; manage risks and maintain safety compliance.
• Attention to Detail: Oversee final construction, design, and furnishing; ensure operational processes meet quality standards.
• Communication: Maintain transparent updates with owners, investors, and stakeholders; represent the project in pre-opening events.
• Adaptability: Adjust plans as needed; stay resilient under fast-paced, high-pressure conditions.
• Customer Focus: Ensure guest experience remains the top priority from day one.
• What is it like working for Hilton, the Best Workplace according to Forbes and GPTW ?
• Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels.
• For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodation, service, amenities and value.
• Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.
• Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.
• And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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