Financial Analyst

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

The Elser Hotel & Residences is a 49-story luxury condominium hotel located in Downtown Miami.   The newly completed tower offers 646 fully furnished rooms/residences, over 19,000 square feet of curated amenities and 5,000 square feet of prime retail space.  Named after the iconic Elser Pier, which was built in the 1900s and became the premier place for locals and visitors to enjoy the magical shoreline of Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami, The Elser Hotel & Residences will continue this tradition. 

The Financial Analyst reports to the Director of Finance and is responsible for timely preparation, review and distribution of the monthly forecasts as well as the annual budget. This position will work very closely with the  revenue management team, operations team, and accounting teams to analyze trends and provide useful information on the portfolio’s financial performance so that real time decisions can be made more effectively. The Financial Analyst’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, timely, responsive and accurate completion of the following duties.

***This is an onsite position in Miami, FL***

• Timely conduct analysis of revenues and expenses (variable and fixed overhead). This analysis will include actuals against budget, forecast, and prior year.  
• Continually work with leaders to identify opportunities for cost reductions and savings as compared to budget and most recent forecast.
• Compile and analyze financial reports to search for discrepancies that require senior management’s attention. Ensure the discrepancies are discussed with real time improvements put in place, up to and including forecast updates into the monthly forecast
• Continually build useful analysis reports (via use of our system technology) to help the team more quickly analyze and gain efficiencies not present today.
• Ensure forecasting accuracy achieved
• Perform the coordination and point person for the annual budget process, which includes a heavy coordination effort with all departments on the portfolio.
• Proactively analyzes the weekly a/r reports to minimize financial risk to the company. Proactively communicates all A/R issues and developments to management.
• Exercises tact and good judgment in employee communications. Maintains professionalism in dealing with difficult situations.
• Assists with special projects, including audit support as needed.

• At least 4 years in financial forecasting and budgeting in a service based industry Hospitality or F&B industry strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• Experience within Oracle platform (specifically PBCS module within Oracle)
• Must have working knowledge of general accounting principles.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision
• Outstanding critical thinking and analytical skills
• Strong desire to find value added info in the details
• Exception analytical skills and excel skills
• Must display a positive and proactive attitude; and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships, often with key senior leadership 
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Ability to work overtime as necessary to complete assigned duties