Accounting Manager

Who this job will appeal to

We’re looking for energetic, genuine individuals who thrive on authentic interactions with all types of people. We care deeply about connecting the dots and creating memorable experiences for our guests.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the hotel’s accounting, financial reporting, and operational reporting systems and operations. As a senior leader, you will ensure the safety and control of hotel assets, working collaboratively with other hotel leaders to optimize operations, revenue, profitability, safety, and quality.

The ideal candidate for this position

Qualifications:

Experience & Education:

• Proven accounting experience, preferably in hospitality as an Accounting Manager or in a senior hospitality accounting role.
• Professional designation, education, degree, or diploma in accounting, finance, or business.
• Experience as a leader in a lifestyle hotel is preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Opera, Symphony, Microsoft Office, Sage 300 (formerly AccPac), and QuickBooks.
• Strong computer skills and experience with relevant accounting software.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other hotel leaders.

Leadership & Team Building:

• Demonstrable team-building experience and ability to lead by example.
• Experience in training and developing employees.

Adaptability & Problem-Solving:

• Comfort with continual change and dynamic hotel needs.
• A proactive problem solver with a results-oriented history of success.

What you will be doing

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Management:

• Perform all full-cycle accounting functions and financially related activities of the hotel, including reporting, payroll, credit, systems management, cash management, food and beverage cost control, receiving, purchasing, inventory, yield management, capital planning, and budgeting.
• Manage payroll processing, employee benefits administration, daily and periodic time data monitoring, labor costs, and payroll records, ensuring accurate tax payments and submissions.
• Work closely with senior leadership and ownership group with regards to external audit process, strategic planning and financial statement communication

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Provide meaningful and appropriate forecasting.
• Coordinate and prepare annual operating and capital budgets, strategic plans, annual audits, financial reports, and budget analysis.
• Produce, review, and present monthly financial results, interpreting and reacting proactively to trends.

Collaboration & Leadership:

• Work closely with senior leadership and ownership regarding external audits, strategic planning, and financial statement communication and execution.
• Collaborate with other hotel leaders to maximize revenue and profitability while ensuring cost control.
• Participate in revenue management strategies with hotel and Hyatt personnel.

Operational Oversight:

• Maintain account reconciliations, including banks, assets, liabilities, receivables, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Monitor and ensure timely inventory checks for operating equipment and other inventories.
• Work with hotel leadership team to maximize revenue and profitability, ensuring appropriate cost control.
• Participate in revenue management strategies and execution with hotel leadership and Hyatt personnel
• Manage cash receipts and daily audits.
• Handle accounts receivable, invoicing, and collections.
• Conduct compliance checks on departmental policies and procedures.

Employee Relations & Development:

• Maintain excellent employee relations.
• Act as a mentor and help develop the hotel’s leaders and future leaders.
• Ensure consistent compliance with service and brand standards.

IT & Systems Management:

• Oversee all IT systems and activities.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure insurance, licensing, reporting, and taxation are current and appropriate.
• Perform other duties as required.