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Asset Manager
San Diego, CA
A luxury resort owner is looking for an asset manager to focus on reporting and communicating recommendations regarding revenue generation, cost savings opportunities and return on investments.
Responsibilites
Track, analyze and report on the performance of all revenue generating activities, providing recommendations and/or proposing new initiatives and development opportunities in support of the company’s goals.
Track, analyze and report on the efficiency of all spending, providing recommendations and/or proposing new initiatives and development opportunities in support of the company’s goals.
Evaluate acquisition opportunities, focusing on subject financial performance, competitor performance, opportunities for subject property improvement and location specific market data.
Create forward looking pro forma models incorporating risk analysis and sensitivity.
Produce a detailed monthly asset management report, covering all financial aspects of each property’s performance.
Propose and assist with the implementation of plans to improve results.
Improve and automate daily, weekly and monthly financial reports. Create meaningful KPI dashboards for senior executives.
Assess property labor productivity and labor management standards. Collaborate with operational managers to enhance results.
Analyze trends in Leisure and Group booking pace and related statistics. Verify that sales goals are right sized based on market demand.
Identify hotel trends with respect to competitors, staying current on market trends, promotions, rates, programming and overall benchmarking.
Evaluate property forecasts, occupancy and rate trends by utilizing internal data, STR information and other available reports.
Work with Accounting to improve monthly and annual forecast accuracy.
Develop a long-term capital plan for each property, focusing on the adequacy of capital reserves to cover annual capital needs and renovations.
Create return on investment analyses for capital improvements, renovations and ad hoc projects.
Evaluate cost of sales (both food & beverage), vendor pricing and outlet and banquet menu pricing.
General financial analysis supporting executives as needed.
Analyze corporate and property contracts, leveling and comparing bids.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field and at least five years of relevant experience required. MBA a plus.
Proficiency in both oral and written communication. Must be computer literate.
Prior hotel/resort experience required.
Detail oriented.
Organized and efficient.
Ability to work under pressure.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to learn quickly and understands complex financial analysis and modeling.
Strong verbal communications skills.
Courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
Good team player.
Able to work productively with little supervision.
Trustworthy and reliable.