Regional Director of Finance, Resort Operations, Asia Pacific

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Regional Director of Finance (RDOF) Resort Operations (RO) is a pro-active and trusted business leader who provides financial expertise and leads the delivery of financial analysis and reports that enable business partners to make timely and informed business decisions, optimize business value, and manage financial risk. The RDOF is responsible for leading the Finance and Accounting (F&A) Resort Operation in support of and in alignment with the Operations team within Asia Pacific (AP) region.

The F&A Resort Operation team consists of F&A professionals based on-site at various resort locations within AP. The total number of Resorts, Plans and Clubs in the RDOF's portfolio may vary over time as the company expands its footprint.

Fulfills core financial analysis roles, i.e., Planning and Analysis, Business Partner Relations, Talent Management, and is accountable for accounting functions. In the fulfillment of these roles, the RDOF delivers financial and performance analysis that facilitates effective strategic and tactical decisions that drive profitability and business performance. Additionally, the delivery of site based financial and business performance analysis, reporting cash flow modeling and analysis of on-site ancillary business operations (when applicable).

Oversee site adherence to and the continuous improvement of accounting and financial analysis processes, practices, and procedures by ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies. RDOF is responsible for financial compliance and adherence to management agreements with property owners' associations / Plans / Clubs.

The RDOF must have a pulse on the business, anticipating an ever-changing environment, while meeting company financial objectives and ensuring compliance with accounting controls within their portfolio of Resorts, Plans and Clubs. Providing clear direction through effective communication, setting realistic expectations, developing solutions, and following up on status and course correction, when necessary, are all key responsibilities of the RDOF. Other core work activities include, but not limited to, business partnering with various stakeholders to positively impact decision outcomes, ensuring the integrity of the financial reporting, and driving improvements to transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness of the reporting.

**WORKING RELATIONSHIPS**

**Primary Business Partners**:

- SVP Managing Director - APEME
- VP Market Operation and Resort Operation regional and site leaders
- Chief Financial Executive - APEME

***Interfaces With**:

- APEME Executive (ITEX) leaders
- Resort Operation team including General Manager for each resort
- AP Regional Operation team
- Corporate F&A Teams both in Asia Pacific and in the US including tax and treasury
- Corporate and Regional Resort Operation team
- Onsite and Regional MI teams
- Property owners’ association and Club Advisory Committees
- Asset Management
- Legal
- Inventory & Revenue Management (IRM)
- Development
- Onsite and Regional HR Leaders
- Internal and External Auditors
- 3rd party vendors/contributors (Body Corporate Manager)

**JOB SPECIFIC TASKS**

**Overall responsibilities**:

- Lead the F&A professionals based on-site at various resort locations within AP and work with dedicated service providers from Marriott International in ensuring the business’s profitability and stability by providing strategic financial guidance to business partners supported by good analytics.
- Formulate and drive the financial strategy for the AP Resort Operation team and oversee the financial planning process, including forecast, budget and long-range plans.
- Support AP Resort Operation team in all strategic priority projects (HLIs).
- Support all business case memos, including CGC memos, and ensure timely delivery to meet any project timelines.
- Establish reporting tools and metrics to consistently measure and evaluate performance in the AP F&A Resort Operation arena.
- Lead AP F&A Resort Operation team in ensuring continuous improvement of the department’s financial practices and procedures.
- Provide support and training to enable exemplary performance in a cross-functional environment.
- Streamline and drive process improvements, including technology adoption and automation projects.
- Maintains strong internal control, including financial controls, and manages risk with Business leaders.
- Leads and provides strategic direction, coaching and guidance to Site DOFs and F&A Resort Operation associates.
- Develop high-performing teams, create succession plans, and transform finance structures in line with long-range plans (LRP).

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**Strategic Planning & Business Partnerships**:

- Utilize effective relationship building skills with a broad range of business partners to gain trust, positively impact decision outcomes, and mitigate risk to the organization. Stakeholders as listed above.
- Make quality business decisions that thoughtfully weigh the facts and und