Description

Market and Property Analysis:

• • Conduct in-depth market research to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and risks in the hospitality sector.
  • Analyze regional and national markets for investment opportunities based on supply/demand dynamics, competitive set performance, and economic indicators.
  • Perform detailed financial assessments of potential hotel acquisitions, including revenue projections, operating costs, capital expenditures, and profitability forecasts.
  • Evaluate the operational performance of target properties, including occupancy rates, ADR (Average Daily Rate), RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room), and other KPIs.

Financial Modeling and Due Diligence:

• • Build and maintain financial models (Excel, ARGUS, or other tools) to assess the viability of acquisition opportunities and predict potential returns.
  • Conduct sensitivity analysis and scenario modeling to understand potential risks and returns under different market conditions.
  • Assist in the due diligence process for new acquisitions, including reviewing financial statements, contracts, legal documentation, and property inspections.
  • Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure accurate and comprehensive evaluations of potential investments.

Strategy and Recommendations:

• • Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management based on a thorough analysis of acquisition targets and market conditions.
  • Present management opportunities, including pro-forma financial projections, risk assessments, and strategic fit analysis, to the Acquisition Committee.
  • Recommend optimal financing structures (debt/equity ratios, loan terms) for potential acquisitions.

Integration and Post-Acquisition Performance Monitoring:

• • Work closely with the operations and revenue management teams to develop integration plans for newly acquired hotels.
  • Monitor the performance of newly acquired properties post-acquisition to ensure alignment with projected financial targets and KPIs.
  • Assist in identifying operational efficiencies, cost savings, and revenue optimization opportunities in the newly acquired properties.

Competitive Benchmarking and Industry Research:

• • Track industry trends and competitor activities to identify growth areas and potential acquisition targets.
  • Evaluate the competitive landscape for target properties, including analyzing direct competitors’ performance, pricing strategies, and market positioning.
  • Maintain knowledge of hotel valuations, cap rates, and deal structures in the industry to inform investment decisions.

Reporting and Presentations:

• • Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior leadership, summarizing analysis, findings, and recommendations regarding acquisitions.

• • Create presentation decks for meetings with investors, stakeholders, or potential partners.
  • Ability to provide statistical analysis on data sets.

Accounting Functions:

• • Prepare and examine financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and company policies.
  • Reconcile accounts, verify transactions, and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
  • Maintain and track hotel-related financial documents, including invoices, receipts, and payment records.

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Coordination:

• • Collaborate with various internal departments, including operations, sales and marketing, and revenue management, to ensure that acquired hotels align with company strategies.
  • Liaise with external partners, including real estate brokers, investment bankers, legal teams, and consultants, to facilitate the acquisition process.
  • Assist in the preparation of investment memorandums and presentations for potential partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Finance, Business Administration, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field. An MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.

• 2-4 years of experience in hotel investment analysis, hospitality finance, acquisitions, or related fields within the real estate or hospitality industry.
• Strong background in financial modeling, market research, and competitive analysis.
• Experience working with hotel management companies, real estate investment firms, or private equity firms focused on hospitality investments is preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling (Excel, ARGUS, or similar tools), valuation techniques (DCF, cap rates), and investment analysis.
• System Knowledge – Excel, Profit Sword, SharePoint, and Great Plains.
• Strong understanding of hospitality performance metrics, such as ADR, RevPAR, occupancy, and operating profit margins.
• Ability to analyze and interpret large volumes of data and present actionable insights.
• Strong communication, presentation skills, and data visualization, with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of hotel operations and the impact of operational decisions on financial performance.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Experience in hotel acquisitions or portfolio management.
• Familiarity with hotel property management systems (PMS), revenue management systems (RMS), and financial management software.
• Exposure to hotel renovation or repositioning projects is a plus.
• Ability to travel – Due Diligence, as needed.