Finance Opportunities

Revenue Specialist (full time) – Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Our client, a well established international hospitality brand in Montreal requires a Revenue Specialist.

The Revenue Specialist is responsible for maximizing revenues for both the property & key hotel partners in the assigned region. The primary focus of this role is to aid internal management teams and key supply partners in identifying, implementing and executing strategic initiatives which improve key business metrics and ensure the company’s offerings are appropriately positioned to be competitive and maximize opportunities for distribution and marketing of product offerings within the assigned region.

Required Experience:

French and English language is a strong asset.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred; major in Tourism or Hospitality a plus, or 3 to 5 years relevant industry experience.
Hotel revenue management / reservation or account management role in another OLTA - strongly preferred.
Experience in consultative sales environment preferred.

Salary: 45K to 55K depending on experience.

Director of Finance –  Vancouver, B.C. Canada

Our client, a major 4 star hotel in Vancouver requires the services of an outstanding Director of Revenue. The successful candidate will work with all hotel management departments in determining strategic goals and tactical efforts.

He/She will be responsible for ensuring that inventory allocation and pricing parameters that are positioned to support the overall revenue goals. Conduct weekly revenue management meetings and as chair give synopsis of past strategies versus results and leads the discussion on current/future issues. Develop analytical tools to determine effectiveness of selling, pricing and distribution strategies. Develop, monitor and maintain all short term forecasts as outlined by corporate management standards.

Requirements:

Solid and proven experience in revenue management
Strategic thinking combined with the proven ability to move strategy to action
Strong analytical skills and can think outside of the box
Proven experience in analysis and problem solving required
In conjunction with sales team, determine rate philosophy and structure, drive business based on yield management but yet flexible during need period
Analyze trends to be able to set daily, short - long term goals for occupancy and average rates
Identify packaging opportunities in periods of high and low demand
Production of status report, highlighting the high and low seasons, weekly, monthly or yearly forecast and adjusting rates accordingly

Remuneration: Competitive salary based on experience plus bonus and benefits.

Revenue Special (13 month contract) – Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Our client, a well established international hospitality brand in Montreal requires a Revenue Specialist (13-month contract).

The Revenue Specialist is responsible for maximizing revenues for both the property & key hotel partners in the assigned region. The primary focus of this role is to aid internal management teams and key supply partners in identifying, implementing and executing strategic initiatives which improve key business metrics and ensure the company’s offerings are appropriately positioned to be competitive and maximize opportunities for distribution and marketing of product offerings within the assigned region.

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred; major in Tourism or Hospitality a plus, or 3 to 5 years relevant industry experience.
Hotel revenue management / reservation or account management role in another OLTA - strongly preferred.
Experience in consultative sales environment preferred.

Salary: 45K to 55K depending on experience.

Revenue Manager – Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Our client is a global leader in 5-star business, all-inclusive and luxury resort hotels with a need for a Revenue Manager for their Flagship USA Hotel.

This individual must have a strong understanding of Revenue and Yield Management, including sales and reservations.  In addition, you will have good interpersonal and communication skills in order to train and develop your team and to support & explain strategies.

Requirements:
·        Candidate has to be based in U.S.A (no overseas candidates)
·        Experience in the Atlanta or close by Market very important
·        Revenue Management Experience – Minimum 2+ years experience in a similar position
·        Fluent in English- Spanish is a plus
·        Experience in City hotels
·        University Education (Business Administration, Tourism, Economics…).
·        Analytical thinking, initiative, organization/ planning are required competencies
·        Excellent written and verbal communications skills and able to support strategies
·        Experience with forecasting, pricing and benchmarking
·        Appreciate: Experience in Opera, Knowledge of SAP, channel managers (eg: EZ Yield), Hotelligence, FuturePace, SearchView, RateView or          Market Vision, and STR

Salary range is USA $45k to $55k plus company benefits.

Chief Financial Officer –  Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Our client, who operates a hotel, restaurants and other business ventures, are seeking an Chief Financial Officer who will be responsible for all short and long-range financial matters. The establishment of company-wide financial and administrative objectives, policies, programs, and practices that insure the company of a continuously sound financial structure.

* Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives and monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans
* Manage all accounting functions as well as human resources, investor relations, legal, and taxation for the organization
* Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team and .maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team
* Develop financial and tax strategies and the performance measures that support the company's strategic direction
* To perform this job successfully ideally you have over five years in the hospitality industry or any other service driven organizations in Toronto. Ideally you should possess a Master's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance and must have a designation of CPA or CGA. :
* Eight to ten years of experience in financial management with increasing responsibilities for multi-faceted direction and planning
* Knowledge of database and accounting computer application systems to supply the most accurate financial information
* Superb verbal and written communication skills at all levels of the organization
* Excellent analytical and organizational skills
* Directs all functions pertaining to financial accounting, gaming accounting, strategies planning & analysis.
* Directs the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, reports to shareholders, tax returns, and reports for government and other regulatory agencies
* Reviews reports to analyze projections of sales and profit against actual figures, budgeted expenses against final totals, and suggests methods of improving the planning process as appropriate
* Develops policies and strategies for all areas of financial operations
* Responsible for budget requirements and preparation and control of properties, hotel,  food & beverage and retail accounting records and reports
* Oversees and directs budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, real estate, and insurance activities for the organization
* Provides and directs procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and services needed for entire property
* Directs activities as custodian of funds, securities, and assets of the organization
* Appraises the organization's financial position and issues periodic financial and operating reports
* Directs and analyzes studies of general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact on the organization's policies and operations
* Leads, manages and trains finance team as required or needed for overall success and results within the department
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a requirement of this position.

This position offers an outstanding starting salary of $140,000 with an exceptional bonus and company benefit package. This senior position offers tremendous growth potential and progressive career advancement with this expanding trend setting hospitality organization.

***Only Canadian Residents will be considered for this opportunity***

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