Company Description"Why work for Accor?We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS"Job DescriptionWhat you will be doing:Reporting to the Director of Finance & Business Support, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Oversee day to day operations of Finance DepartmentDevelop an engaged, enthusiastic and service driven team of finance professionsRecruit, develop and motivate to ensure the Finance Department is comprised of top talentAssist in the preparation of financial operating statements and reports in accordance with Corporate Policy/Procedure and SOX regulationsAssist departments in the interpretation, orientation, training and analysis of revenue, payroll and expense mattersMaintain system of accounts and controls, providing accurate data necessary for all required accounting reports and statementsActively involved in ensuring clean internal and external audit reportsPrepare and post journal entries, ensuring efficient completion of all month end functions for review with Director of Finance & Business SupportMonitor, supervise and prepare month-end balance sheet account reconciliation and analysisParticipate in the creation of the Annual Operating & Capital Budgets, Strategic Plan and Monthly Operating ForecastsCoordinate and ensure that all daily, semi-monthly and monthly management reports are issued on a timely and accurate basisAssist in the effective utilization and integration of hotel and financial technology systems, including software applications, current and futureParticipate in Senior Duty Manager schedule, rotating with other senior managers of the hotel throughout the yearActively contribute to hotel overall leadership and directionOther tasks as assignedQualificationsYour experience and skills include:Professional designation or acceptable university degree with an appropriate specialization in Finance or enrolled in a recognized accounting program with progression to 4th or 5th levelMinimum of 3 years hotel finance experience and previous finance experience at a management levelProven leadership and coaching skills with a track record of developing highly motivated and cross-trained group of progressive financial professionalsFamiliarity with hotel operating systems and software, including GFS/SUN, Hyperion, Microsoft Office, Genesis Cal Accounting, POS, Opera and Sales & CateringExcellent administrative, interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skillsAdditional InformationYour team and working environment:Opportunity to work with a diverse group, representative of over 20 countries worldwideExperienced group of individuals to train and hone innate skills and abilitiesVisa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is unable to assist with work authorization.Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.