Director Of Finance

About Us

The story of The Laura Hotel is inextricably linked to the steamboat of the same name which inspired the property's rebirth.

Just as The Laura once forged intrepidly ahead, navigating waters once thought impassable, our hotel will help to take Downtown Houston into a brave new future filled with culinary excellence, inspiring creativity, and opportunities for both business and pleasure too numerous to count.

We are building our team with passionate, hospitality focused individuals who are looking to create a memorable experience for our guests.

When you join the family, you also get the benefit of the HEI Loves culture.

HEI Loves is dedicated to celebrating our associates by offering the most competitive compensation, benefits, and PTO programs.

Our associates are also eligible to take advantage of everything from free lunch, discounted parking to travel benefits, and much more.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information.

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Overview

Supervises and directs the financial activities of the hotel, safeguards the assets, and prepares all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and HEI Hotels and Resorts Standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Executive Committee Responsibilities


* Ability to perform special financial analysis as needed and /or requested by General Manager and Corporate Office.


* Practical solutions from a cost vs.

benefits viewpoint.

Provide accurate policy interpretations.


* Actively participate in Executive Committee and staff meetings.


* Assist other managers in analyzing statements, distributions, and other financial data.


* Support and comply with property standards and Corporate SOP's.

Financial and Accounting Practices, Procedures, and Policies


* Skill in correcting deficiencies identified on Internal Audit report.


* Effective use of the Controller's Checklist.


* Maintain effective cash control system with audits and reports for each period.


* Review security over assets and auditing inventories.


* Understanding of all pertinent leases, contracts, agreements, covenants, and restrictions.


* Knowledge of City, County, State sales tax laws and laws dealing with innkeepers, liquor, and labor.

Budget Preparation


* Schedule and coordinate the preparation and presentation of the annual operating budget.


* Coordinate all aspects of the capital expenditures budget according to SOP.

Capital Expenditure Control


* Control the Capital Expenditure program and complete ROI Analysis.
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