The Director of Central Accounting is responsible for the accounting processes of the managed properties, including general ledger accounting and financial statement analysis and preparation. The position is responsible for ensuring proper functioning of the department through direct oversight and development, implementation and monitoring of appropriate policies and procedures. A strong need for excellence, continuous improvement, and leadership skills are essential for this key role in the success of the central accounting team.

This role is for you if you are persistent, change positive, and have the drive to see things through. You love developing others and creating a culture where everyone wants to succeed. This role requires someone who is flexible and enjoys a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities, change direction quickly, and prioritizes customer satisfaction.
? You take on tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
? You enjoy sharing your expertise in accounting to help others succeed
? You possess the knowledge and focus required to support innovation and company growth
? You enjoy solving problems and exhibit critical thinking skills and provide creative solutions
? You are a leader who thrives in growing and developing the team. Building Talent is anexpectation as a leader and as someone who helps identify internal talent
? In the hospitality business, we realize the importance of forming and maintaining strongrelationships. You collaborate and work well across the organization and focus on the success ofyour hotel associates
? You work effectively in a matrixed environment by relying on your ability to communicate,collaborate, and influence others
? You demonstrate leadership presence and maintain composure and objectivity under pressure

Key Priorities

Accounting Excellence

? Support the implementation of financial systems process changes and enhancements; ensure all changes are effectively implemented
? Ensure that business activities within area of responsibility comply with relevant external regulatory and/or voluntary codes and with internal policies and procedures to minimize business risk and to protect the reputation of the organization
? Partner with cross functional leadership across a matrixed organization to develop short- and long-term strategies and facilitate initiatives
? Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex, ambiguous situations

Builds Effective Teams
? Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
? Enables cross-functional teamwork; builds team spirit across the organization. Models teamwork; partners well with a wide range of leaders
? Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans
? Motivates people to produce highest-quality outcomes and pursue continuous improvement
? Helps team hold each other accountable for goals, adherence to policies and procedures. Tracks team metrics and milestones, redirecting effort, as necessary, for continued progress
? Demonstrates a strong commitment to development by regularly practicing and applying new
knowledge and skills

Owner Relations
? Cultivate strong relationships with assigned owners through ongoing communication, socialization, and rapport building
? Identify the needs/opportunities/concerns of assigned owners and respond by leading and coordinating the development of plans to ensure owner satisfaction
? Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
? Demonstrates dependability and builds an organization with a reputation for living up to its commitments
? Solicits customer feedback and data; conveys a clear understanding of the level of service the team is providing; takes quick and urgent action when standards are not met by team; aligns business process with customer needs

How will we measure success?

? Ensuring financial statements are producing timely and accurately
? Growing talent
? Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals

Work experience:

? A bachelors degree in accounting or finance required
? Minimum of 7 years experience in the hospitality, real estate, or multi-unit industry required. 5 years of management experience required, also in the related industry
? Certified Public Accountant preferred, with a strong understanding of GAAP
? Requires extensive knowledge of all areas of hotel or multi-unit operational finance
? Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Suite products (Excel), knowledge of JDEdwards and BlackLine
? Effective communication and presentation skills
? Ability to present to and interface with management team as well as third party stakeholders (owners, auditors, lenders, etc.)
? Must be able to manage and effectively execute on multiple projects, simultaneously
? Strong critical thinking/analytical ability

Aimbridge Hospitality is a leading, global hospitality company with a growing hotel portfolio representing more than 1,500 properties in 50 states and 23 countries. As a top hospitality employer, we are a great place to unlock your future, providing unparalleled opportunities for you to reach places in your career you might have never imagined were possible - more opportunities to help create memorable experiences, ways to succeed, and great people to inspire you. Aimbridge Hospitality is based in Plano, TX, with additional corporate offices in Atlanta, Calgary, Fargo, Puerto Rico, San Clemente, and Washington D.C. Aimbridge EMEA has offices in Birmingham and Glasgow, UK, and Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Aimbridge LatAm has offices in Monterrey, Mexico.

Who we are:

Aimbridge is the global leader in third-party hotel management. We are passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations. And with more than 1,500 hotels in over 20 countries, weve mastered the art of connection. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to
our people first approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other for our customers and our team members.

If you have the passion and drive, Aimbridge will help you reach places in your career you might have never imagined were possible. With Aimbridge, youre working with the best of the best!

If youre ready to grow, learn and connect with a team of dynamic colleagues with a passion for excellence, come on in, the door is open.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay ! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan