What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Finance position at The Global Ambassador Hotel?
Why The Global Ambassador
Hospitality refined for a global mindset.
The Global Ambassador is an internationally inspired hotel from hospitality innovator Sam Fox and the newest addition to Author & Edit, his growing collection of hospitality experiences. Created through a global lens yet deeply connected to its surroundings at the intersection of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, the 141-room hotel brings together inspired design, world-class dining and elevated wellness in one impeccably curated destination.
Recognized with a MICHELIN Key in both 2024 and 2025 and named among Esquire’s Best New Hotels in the World and Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List, The Global Ambassador offers six original dining experiences, an exclusive members club and a bespoke fitness and wellness center, including a luxurious spa. Join us in the journey of creating moments worth remembering and sharing.
What You’ll Do
- Competitive rates
- Benefits available when you work 25 hours per week-including medical, dental, vision and more
- Retirement savings program (with company match)
- Paid time off
- Be a part of a luxury property recognized for its exceptional service and unique guest experiences.
- Work with a dedicated team committed to redefining hospitality in Phoenix.
- Opportunities for career growth within an expanding, forward-thinking hospitality brand.
Hospitality refined for a global mindset.
The Global Ambassador is an internationally inspired hotel from hospitality innovator Sam Fox and the newest addition to Author & Edit, his growing collection of hospitality experiences. Created through a global lens yet deeply connected to its surroundings at the intersection of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, the 141-room hotel brings together inspired design, world-class dining and elevated wellness in one impeccably curated destination.
Recognized with a MICHELIN Key in both 2024 and 2025 and named among Esquire’s Best New Hotels in the World and Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List, The Global Ambassador offers six original dining experiences, an exclusive members club and a bespoke fitness and wellness center, including a luxurious spa. Join us in the journey of creating moments worth remembering and sharing.
What You’ll Do
- Recruit, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline finance employees in ensuring that established cultural and core standards are met; daily activities and planning for department operation.
- To assist the Director of Finance in the administration of all financial aspects of the hotel's operation.
- Meet with the Director of Finance on a regular basis to communicate all accounting activities and results of the accounting office meeting or any other related issues.
- Prepare financial statements, accruals and journal entries, maintain reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in established corporate formats, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Ensure that monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts are prepared and all bank reconciliations are countersigned by Director of Finance on a monthly and on a quarterly basis; Director of Finance approves all reconciliations paying special attention to reconciling items.
- Monitor and control expenses of the hotel paying special attention to the daily reporting and addressing issues that not only have material effects but also affect the guest experience.
- Ensure all invoices are properly allocated to their respective budgets.
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance and assist in other areas of the accounting office as needed.
- 3-5 years of experience in a related position within a similar organization.
- Working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and job knowledge of all positions in Accounting, Purchasing and Food and Beverage control.
- College degree preferably specializing in accounting and/or hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience is required.
- Excellent understanding of Month-End Process including, but not limited to, preparation of financial statements, accruals and journal entries, maintain reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- A dynamic leader, with proven leadership skills, who can manage the day-to-day operation of the Finance department.
- Highest level of integrity and transparency
- Must have strategic, analytical, and solid business acumen. Attention to detail and accuracy is critical.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports, effective presentations and to facilitate meetings
- Highly responsive and collaborative, a team player who approaches work without ego
- Experience in Opera, Micros, Simphony, Oracle NetSuite, Yellow Dog, Paylocity, Book 4 Time, and Peoplevine Systems knowledge is preferred
- Have experience working with and creating Excel spreadsheets and other Microsoft Office products