Regional Director of Finance

Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter’s 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel’s 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building’s legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan – a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.

The Regional Director of Finance is expected to:

• Lead the financial strategy and function, driving the profitability of the region, acting as an inspirational leader and business partner to the Regional General Manager East Coast U.S. and the region’s executive team to optimize performance.

• Be responsible and accountable for all aspects of operational finance, ensuring that the hotels are well managed and performing to (or above) owner expectations.

• Embed a robust control environment, and challenge operating and commercial procedures and decisions, ensuring best practice is achieved across the balanced scorecard (People, Product and Profit).

• Take responsibility for the coaching and development of financial acumen within all including finance and non-finance team members, driving the financial and commercial literacy of the wider management team.

• Lead the monthly close and forecasting process for the region, supporting the Regional General Manager East Coast U.S’ review of the monthly financial performance and outlook, ensuring that both historical and forecast revenues and costs are accurately presented and analyzed such that all controllable costs are managed appropriately to the level of business with necessary corrective actions taken.

Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Minimum 5+ years’ relevant experience as a Director of Finance / Senior Finance Leadership position ideally in hotel/hospitality (or adjacent) industry.

• Extensive knowledge within financial control, commercial strategy and a financial / management accounting.

• Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal, listening, writing)

• Strong training delivery experience is essential.

• Strong organization and analytical skills in problem-solving.

• Ability to acquire, maintain and influence relationships e.g., stakeholders, customers, vendors, investors.

• Knowledge of the markets specific luxury / lifestyle hotel sector.

• Effective conflict and change management skills.

Benefits

At Riggs Washington DC we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)

• 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel

• Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates

• Lore Group Friend and Family Rates

• 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery

• 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars

• 10 Days Vacation - Plus every year an extra day

• Company Paid Life Insurance 1.5X annual salary

• Employee Assistance Program

• Referral Incentive

• 401K with 5% Match

• Training and Development Programs

• Additional perks via United Healthcare

• Complimentary Employee Meals

• Employee Recognition programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.

Location: Washington, DC