operations associate

WPP Media

<div><div>About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships &ndash; all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open &ndash; we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.</div>
About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Utilizing exceptional talent, trusted data, and world-class partnerships&mdash;all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open&mdash;we help clients navigate change and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, we ensure clients see exactly how and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com. 


Role Summary

WPP Media is committed to cultivating future industry leaders through our award-winning Launch Pad Program (our associate cohort experience) and our comprehensive Internship Program.

The Manager, Emerging Talent Programs is a collaborative role responsible for the end-to-end strategy, execution, and management of both the summer internship and cohort-based associate hiring programs. This role drives the recruitment, operational, and programmatic strategies needed to attract, hire, and retain high-performing, diverse, and non-traditional early career talent. Managing a Recruitment Coordinator, the Manager serves as a key organizational liaison to ensure WPP Media remains a premier destination for emerging talent. 


Key Responsibilities
<div>
<ul><li>Strategic Leadership &amp; Team Management</li></ul>
</div><ul><li><ul><li>Campus &amp; Sourcing Strategy: Develop and execute a data-driven US campus recruiting and early talent strategy aligned with WPP Media's vision, culture, and inclusion and impact initiatives.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Team Leadership: Manage, coach, and develop a Recruitment Coordinator and junior team members on full-cycle recruiting and day-to-day operations.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Onboarding &amp; Training: Onboard and train new Emerging Talent recruiters on recruitment processes, ATS workflows, and ongoing professional development.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Financial Management: Co-manage the campus recruiting budget and evaluate the ROI of all sourcing and programming initiatives.</li>
</ul></li></ul><div><ul><li>Program Management &amp; Operations (Launch Pad &amp; Internships)</li></ul>
</div><ul><li><ul><li>End-to-End Execution: Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of the annual program calendar, including full-time Summer Internships, part-time internships (as offered), and Launch Pad associate cohorts.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Cohort Administration: Manage operational logistics for each cohort, including data reporting, meeting recaps, and partnership with TA and People Ops to meet offer letter, NHA, and provisioning deadlines.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Continuous Improvement: Partner with the Learning &amp; Effectiveness (L&amp;E) team to establish continuous program assessments. Lead post-program reviews and annual competitor analyses to optimize future cohorts.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Performance &amp; Transitions: Coordinate goal-setting, evaluations, and career conversations with Interns. Partner with hiring managers and Resource Management to transition high-performing interns into permanent roles or alumni networks.</li>
</ul></li></ul><div><ul><li>Sourcing, Recruitment &amp; Candidate Experience</li></ul>
</div><ul><li><ul><li>Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage a balanced, reduced requisition load, ensuring a high-touch, structured, and positive candidate experience.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Diversity Pipelines: Analyze and report on candidate demographics to ensure diverse, non-traditional talent pools are actively represented.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Employer Branding: Partner with MarComms to design and deliver compelling employer branding materials via Handshake, social media, and campus marketing campaigns.</li>
</ul></li></ul><div><ul><li>Programming, Event Planning &amp; Campus Relations</li></ul>
</div><ul><li><ul><li>University Partnerships: Build and maintain strategic relationships with target universities, career centers, student groups, and national diversity-focused organizations.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Event Execution: Plan and execute virtual and in-person campus events, including information sessions, career fairs, and workshops in collaboration with the Emerging Talent team.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Alumni Engagement: Design and implement structured engagement and alumni initiatives (e.g., mentorship, networking events) to foster long-term connections.</li>
</ul></li></ul><div><ul><li>Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Collaboration</li></ul>
</div><ul><li><ul><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Resource Management, L&amp;E, and People teams to align program outcomes with business talent needs.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Operational Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for Interns, hiring managers, people partners, and other business stakeholders to resolve program-related issues or feedback.</li>
</ul></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Data &amp; Analytics: Track, analyze, and present campus recruiting metrics, hiring trends, and key program KPIs to senior leadership.</li>
</ul>
</li></ul>Skills and Experience

Required:
<ul>
<li>Early Careers Expertise: Proven experience in early careers/campus recruiting, program management, cohort-based hiring, and event planning.</li>
</ul><ul><li>People Management: Demonstrated experience coaching and developing recruitment or operations staff.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Stakeholder Management: Ability to influence, guide, and build consensus with senior leaders and cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Operations &amp; Systems: Experience designing and managing high-volume/bulk recruitment operations and structured internship programs.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Data &amp; ROI Metrics: Ability to track, analyze, and leverage KPIs to measure program success and evaluate ROI.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with an open, collaborative, and professional communication style.</li>
</ul>
Preferred / Plus:
<ul>
<li>Experience managing Canadian or international early career/campus programs.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Proficiency with Greenhouse (ATS), Handshake, and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, TEAMS).</li>
</ul><ul><li>Experience or domain knowledge in the media, advertising, or creative agency industries.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Ability to travel locally or domestically as needed for recruitment events.</li></ul> 


Life at WPP Media &amp; Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, Lead Optimistically, and Champion Growth and Development. WPP Media offers an open, inclusive environment built on trust and respect, supported by active Employee Resource Groups and regular collaborative events.

We operate under a hybrid work model, with teams expected in the office four days a week. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance, group retirement plans, generous paid time off, and mental health resources. For more details, visit mybenefits.wpp.com.<div>

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Manager, Emerging Talent Programs

JPMorganChase

<div>JOB DESCRIPTION 
 
 
<div><div>At Chase, we are passionate about creating memorable experiences for our clients and employees, making them feel welcomed, valued, and understood. We build lasting relationships by doing the right thing, exceeding expectations, and embracing diversity and inclusion. As an Associate Banker, you will represent our brand and culture with the utmost hospitality, using the latest banking solutions and cutting-edge financial technology combined with friendly and attentive service. 
 
As an Associate Banker in a Chase Branch, you will significantly contribute to the branch's success by delivering exceptional client experiences. You will build trusted relationships with clients, sharing product knowledge and solutions and introducing them to our team of experts &ndash; helping clients achieve their financial goals. 
 
Job Responsibilities
</div><div><ul><li>Create a welcoming environment by delivering attentive and friendly service by greeting clients as they enter the branch, making them feel appreciated, managing lobby traffic, checking clients into the waiting queue, and scheduling/canceling client meetings.</li>
<li>Exceed client expectations while assisting with day-to-day transactions as well as opening new accounts, while complying with all policies, procedures, and regulatory and banking requirements.</li>
<li>Educate clients on how the usage of technology self-service options such as leveraging the Chase Mobile App, Chase.com, and ATMs can help them with their banking needs whenever, wherever, and however they want.</li>
<li>Build meaningful relationships with clients by actively listening, asking thoughtful questions, demonstrating empathy, and sharing product knowledge and solutions &ndash; introducing them to our team of experts to help achieve their financial goals.</li>
<li>Perform branch operations, which may include managing cash devices such as the cash vault, ATM, or others while adhering to all bank policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Provide support and coverage to multiple branch locations, local travel required.
</li></ul></div><div>Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
</div><div><ul><li>6 months Associate Banker experience required.</li>
<li>Ability to put clients first and exceed their expectations &ndash; delivering attentive and friendly service, creating a welcoming environment.
</li><li>Ability to build trusted relationships &ndash; demonstrating genuine care and concern during interactions with clients.</li>
<li>Ability to engage clients &ndash; communicating clearly and politely to understand and help, anticipating client needs.</li>
<li>Ability to quickly and effectively resolve client issues with attention to detail &ndash; providing consistent client experience.
</li><li>Ability to elevate the client experience &ndash; working collaboratively as a team to deliver seamless service with care and sincerity.</li>
<li>Ability to quickly and accurately learn products, services, and procedures.</li>
<li>High school diploma or GED equivalent.</li>
</ul></div><div>Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
</div><div><ul><li>1+ year of Associate Banker experience desired</li>
<li>Strong desire and ability to influence, educate, and connect customers to technology solutions.</li>
<li>Cash handling experience.</li>
</ul></div></div><div></div>ABOUT US 
 
 
Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans 
 
 
ABOUT THE TEAM 
 
 
<div>Our Consumer &amp; Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions &ndash; all while ranking first in customer satisfaction. 
</div><div></div> 
<div>We are here to help you manage your money with checking, savings and credit cards, combining the latest banking technology with comprehensive solutions to meet the financial needs of nearly half of U.S. households.</div></div>

Full Time - Associate Banker ( Floater ) Broadway & 144th - New York, NY

The Time New York

Summary
 At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.
 Front Office associates are responsible for the guest registration process and communication of hotel services and promotions. This highly visible role gives opportunity for casual conversation and has a direct impact on creating the guest experience. Other duties may include processing forms of payment and responding to guest inquires. You'll be the face of Hyatt as a Front Office Associate. If you have worked at other Hotels as a front desk clerk or you have an interest in hotel clerk jobs, we'd love to hear from you!
 
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Substitute Front Desk Agent

Selby Jennings

<div>
 
 
 Commercial Real Estate Debt Origination Associate
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 NYC or LA
 
 
 Experience:
 
 2-4 years
 
 
 Position Type:
 
 Full‑time
 
 
 We are working with a leading institutional investment platform to hire a
 
 Commercial Real Estate Debt Origination Associate
 
 to support the sourcing, underwriting, and execution of
 
 bridge and transitional real estate loans
 
 across major U.S. markets.
 
 
 This is a
 
 front‑office, credit‑focused role
 
 for candidates who want to deepen their experience on the
 
 principal side
 
 and gain direct exposure to
 
 loan origination and execution
 
 , working closely with senior originators and credit leadership.
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 The Associate will participate in the full lifecycle of real estate debt investments, including
 
 deal sourcing, underwriting, structuring, due diligence, and closing
 
 . The strategy focuses on
 
 floating‑rate, short‑ to medium‑term loans
 
 secured by
 
 value‑add or transitional commercial properties
 
 , where business plans may include lease‑up, repositioning, or recapitalization.
 
 
 Asset classes may include
 
 multifamily, industrial, office, student housing, hospitality, and select specialty assets
 
 .
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Support
 
 origination and execution
 
 of senior secured bridge and transitional loans
 </li>
 <li>
 Underwrite new investment opportunities, including:
 <ul>
 <li>
 Cash flow modeling and sensitivity analysis
 </li>
 <li>
 Evaluation of sponsor experience and capitalization
 </li>
 <li>
 Market, asset, and exit analysis
 </li>
 </ul>
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare investment committee materials, credit memos, and internal underwriting presentations
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in structuring loan terms, including leverage, pricing, reserves, covenants, and credit enhancements
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate third‑party diligence (appraisals, engineering, environmental, market studies)
 </li>
 <li>
 Work cross‑functionally with legal, asset management, and portfolio management teams through closing
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain relationships with borrowers, intermediaries, and counterparties as part of deal execution
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Required Background
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 2-4 years of experience
 
 in commercial real estate lending, credit investing, or real estate banking
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience underwriting or executing
 
 bridge loans, transitional loans, value‑add financings, or construction / bridge‑to‑perm loans
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Backgrounds may include:
 <ul>
 <li>
 Real estate debt funds or private credit platforms
 </li>
 <li>
 Bank CRE origination or real estate banking groups
 </li>
 <li>
 Real estate investment banking groups with significant
 
 debt execution exposure
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong working knowledge of:
 <ul>
 <li>
 Loan sizing, leverage, and security structures
 </li>
 <li>
 Credit metrics (DSCR, debt yield, LTV, exit analysis)
 </li>
 <li>
 Commercial real estate cash flow underwriting
 </li>
 </ul>
 </li>
 <li>
 Advanced Excel modeling skills; ARGUS experience preferred
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience across multiple commercial property types
 </li>
 <li>
 Prior exposure to investment committee or credit committee processes
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong written and verbal communication skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Interest in long‑term growth on the
 
 credit / lending side
 
 , rather than advisory
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Originations Associate (Real Estate)

<div>About Us
Rho is the modern banking platform built for startups. Open accounts in minutes, issue cards, manage expenses, pay bills, and close the books &ndash; all in one connected platform backed by real human support.
About the Role
At Rho, we seek to attract, develop and retain extraordinarily talented people. We believe that who we hire is central to what we can accomplish. As our Talent Associate, your job will be to uphold that exceptional standard and refine the infrastructure that enables us to hire great people.
You will build exceptional end-to-end searches, improve our Talent operating rhythm, and leverage AI as a force-multiplier. Our People function has already made significant inroads embedding AI into their workflows and we empower every member of the team to be a builder.
This role reports directly to Rho&rsquo;s VP of People &amp; Talent and is based out of either our Salt Lake City, New York, or San Francisco offices, 5 days a week.
What You&rsquo;ll Do
Build relationships with the best talent in the tech ecosystem and find creative ways to connect with people.
Focus on quality over quantity. We know that a lean team of A+ talent is infinitely better than a large team of B-players.
Strengthen our talent brand: Partner with marketing to run events, brainstorm
Develop rigorous hiring processes across the business and advise hiring teams on building better searches.
Treat recruiting like half art, half science: Find creative ways to position Rho before the strongest operators in the business; A/B test messaging; take a human-first approach.
Obsess over our metrics and beating them, all the time.
Go where you are needed. Everyone at Rho goes beyond their job description - whether it's hiring for a G&amp;A role or guiding someone to their interview room, this role is no exception.
What You Bring<ul><li>
1 - 4 years of sales, operations, or full-cycle recruiting experience</li><li>
A passion for experimentation and craft: you multiply your leverage with AI, try new tools, and refuse to stop until you get it right.</li><li>
Experience operating in high-accountability environments (startups, fintech, financial services, or similarly rigorous orgs).</li><li>
High ownership and accountability&mdash;you take responsibility for getting the job done.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of the talent market&mdash;where to find excellent builders, and how to speak their language.</li><li>
Operational excellence&mdash;you know how to run a disciplined search and coach hiring managers along the way.</li><li>
Clear, persuasive communication and storytelling skills.</li><li>
A bias toward action and sense of ownership.</li></ul>
Our people are our most valuable asset. Our target compensation range for this role is:
<ul><li>NYC or SF: $73,000 - $120,000</li><li>
Salt Lake City: $62,000 - $90,000</li></ul>
with variation based on relevant experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to base pay, Rho offers equity, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and paid time off.</div>

Talent Associate

American Express

<div>Membership Portfolio Services, within our US Consumer Services Business, is responsible for developing and scaling several growing businesses that are strategically important to American Express. We are developing unique and differentiated ways to strengthen the Membership Model by connecting Card Members with Merchants that create opportunities to help drive our growth over the mid-to-long term.
We are looking for a Sr Associate &ndash; Digital Product Management . This role sits within the Amex Offers Digital Media Product team in Membership Portfolio Services.
The Sr. Associate will be responsible for delivering new features and ongoing enhancements to DiMO, an internal platform used by Sales and Marketing Operations Colleagues to onboard Amex Offers. This includes translating business needs into product requirements, supporting delivery across Agile teams, and ensuring a strong feedback loop through execution of the team&rsquo;s quarterly CSAT program. This role will also play a key part in identifying and leveraging AI-enabled solutions to improve operational efficiency, streamline user workflows, and enhance the overall offer onboarding experience.
 
 
The successful candidate will have experience managing digital initiatives and will collaborate with a team of product owners, engineers, designers, and business partners to drive our key goals.
The Amex Offers Digital Media Product team provides the technical capabilities to enable sourcing, setup, targeting, fulfilment, and measurement of Amex Offers campaigns. Our platforms are part of the Digital Offers Ecosystem; a collection of teams and capabilities that are responsible for the end-to-end implementation of Amex Offers.</div>
 <div><ul><li>Minimum of 2 years of experience in digital product development
</li><li>Experience working in Agile teams, including backlog management and user story development
</li><li>Ability to translate business needs into clear, actionable product requirements
</li><li>Strong collaboration skills and ability to operate effectively in a matrixed organization
</li><li>Can-do attitude with a passion for digital products and technology
</li><li>Curious about the why and how
</li><li>Sense of urgency and enthusiasm in developing best-in-class products
</li><li>Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs
</li><li>Analytically savvy &ndash; leveraging both quantitative and qualitative insights to drive outcome-driven product decisions
</li><li>Curious about leveraging AI to drive greater output and efficiency
</li><li>Experience with MarTech platforms and/or Adobe tools is a plus
</li></ul>Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.</div>
 <div>At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you&rsquo;ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.</div>
 <div>We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
<ul><li>Competitive base salaries
</li><li>Bonus incentives
</li><li>6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
</li><li>Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
</li><li>Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
</li><li>20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
</li><li>Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
</li><li>Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
</li><li>Career development and training opportunities
</li></ul>For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .
<div>American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles&rsquo; Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions. 
</div><div></div> 
<div>We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually. 
</div><div></div> 
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Senior Associate - Digital Product Management

Highgate

<div>Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels:
<div>
Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate&rsquo;s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry&rsquo;s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.</div>
Location:
<div></div><div>
Highgate Corporate Office New York City, NY</div>
Overview:

The Director of Finance &ndash; Task Force is responsible for providing consistent leadership in the financial area of the hotel by supplying the accounting staff with guidance, leadership and training until a permanent Director of Finance is hired and trained. 
This position is remote and requires significant travel across Highgate&rsquo;s footprint. The Director of Finance - Task Force acts as a Hotel&rsquo;s Director of Finance and is the senior Accounting/Finance person for hotels which are experiencing a vacancy in the Director of Finance&rsquo;s position. The position is responsible for all aspects of fiscal management, financial controls, accounting, and financial reporting for the assigned property. The position is also responsible for training the new Directors of Finance. 
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Approach all encounters with guest and teammates in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.</li><li>
Always comply with Highgate Hotels&rsquo; standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
</li><li>Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in finding and implementing their solutions.
</li><li>Direct or prepare all financial reports in accordance with Highgate Hotels&rsquo; requirements, meeting various due dates and deadlines, i.e.:<ul><li>
Daily: Income Journal and daily routing packs</li><li>
Weekly: A/R &amp; A/P Aging, Revenue/Flash Reports, Payroll Reports, Revenue Updates</li><li>
Monthly: Financial Statements, Forecasts, Cash Flow, Variance Analysis</li></ul></li><li>
Annual: Budgets, 5-Year Plans, 5-Year Capital Plans</li><li>
Effectively manages and communicates cash flow related issues. This includes the accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements for the property: cash flow statements, management of receivables, payables, cash balances, control mechanisms and timely deposits of all funds.</li><li>
Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording in accordance with Highgate Hotels established guidelines.
</li><li>Prepare and present Proration Schedules during a hotel transition (if required).</li><li>
Communicate with owners, asset managers, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders as well as the Highgate Operations team regarding financial performance of their assets and performance of hotel finance staff. Actively address their concerns and build a long-term relationship of trust.</li><li>
Ensure hotels&rsquo; compliance on all regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, legal agreements, and the proper execution of all operational taxes. Assist management in enforcing compliance on all these items.</li><li>
Understand and maintain all capital expenses at the assigned hotel.</li><li>
Analyzes financial data and operations to assist and advises management in maintaining the hotels&rsquo; financial objectives.</li><li>
Prepares financial analysis as requested. This may include minor &ldquo;Returns on Investment&rdquo; and labor strategies.</li><li>
Complies with Standard Accounting policies and procedures and internal controls for finance and accounting operations.</li><li>
Timely reviews and approval of all balance sheet accounts, including monthly bank reconciliation and general ledger account reconciliations.</li><li>
Continually audits all internal financial controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, inventories, hotel assets, master keys, payroll, and employee records.</li><li>
Successful completion of all internal and external financial audits, including coordination of work with CPA firms and delivering information requested by auditors on a timely basis.</li><li>
Manage staff including hiring and supervision as well as continually focus on training and development programs for accounting associates to cultivate the &ldquo;brightest&rdquo; and &ldquo;best&rdquo; talent within the industry.</li><li>
Maintain compliance with Highgate Hotels&rsquo; standards and regulations to ensure safe and efficient operation of the hotel.</li><li>
Timely interacts with Executive Committee members to assure that property operations are always on track and under control.</li><li>
Monitor hotels&rsquo; compliance in meeting required report deadlines and due dates and react accordingly.</li><li>
Conduct and/or attend and contribute to periodic meetings to maintain favorable working relationship among team members and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency (Executive Committee, Sales &amp; Service, Credit, etc.).</li><li>
Monitor the accurate production of the hotel daily operating report.</li><li>
Executes other special projects and responsibilities as assigned</li></ul> 
<div></div>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor degree and a minimum of 4 years of related progressive experience; or a Associate degree and a minimum of 8 years of related progressive experience.</li><li>
Experience as Director of Finance at a hotel with a decentralized accounting structure is required.
</li><li>This position is remote and requires up to 90% travel.</li><li>
There will be days where working long hours are required.
</li><li>Experience in supervising employees required.</li><li>
Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.</li><li>
Must have experience in Oracle and IBM TM1 software.</li><li>
Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
</li><li>Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems, as necessary.
</li><li>Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the need.
</li><li>Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by teammates and guests.
</li><li>Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.</li></ul></div><div></div>

Task Force Director of Finance - Remote

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