General Summary of Duties :

The Assistant Director of Finance will manage the day-to-day operation of the accounting office and assist the property’s Director of Finance in providing financial leadership to the business. Primary responsibilities include; financial analysis and financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control. Assists with capital expenditure plans (Return On Investment Analysis), owner relations and owner reporting.

Examples of Duties (includes but is not limited to the following) :

Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals

• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines
• Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately
• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work
• Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued
• Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data
• Maintains a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability and manage business risks
• Generates and reviews financial reports that are linked to the plan’s financial goals

Managing Projects and Policies

• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Ensures that the P&L is accurate (i.e., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts) and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals in a timely manner
• Reconciles balance sheet and ensures account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs
• Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes and ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Produces accurate and timely financial reports to support effective decision making
• Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs)
• Ensures tax rates used for sales/use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued
• Documents tax exempt transactions

Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes
• Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information
• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
• Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job
Provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities

Proving Financial Information and Guidance to Others

• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner
• Provides on going analytical support (e.g., monitoring the operating department’s actual and projected sales and profit and coaches management team to ensure financial goals are met and opportunities are identified and addressed)
• Orients property managers to the accounting function and coaches to effectively manage their departments financial performance
• Provides meaning or context to the financial results
• Advises the Director of Finance on existing and evolving operating/financial issues
• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources

Position Requirements :

• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
• Professional demeanor appropriate for a luxury environment
• A minimum of four years’ experience in Accounting management in a hospitality environment
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines

Education :

• 4-year Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major preferred