Assistant Director of Finance

Description

The Hotel Cleveland is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance. This role is responsible for compiling timely and accurate financial reporting, management reports and ensuring that proper internal controls are in place as directed by the Director of Finance. They are responsible for the supervision of the Accounting, Purchasing and IT departments in the absence of the Finance Director. This role must ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and must play a role for providing leadership in the development of the accounting staff including hiring, training.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do! We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you.
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members.

Here is what you will be doing each day:

Reporting to the Director of Finance, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee day to day operations of accounting department.
• Develop an engaged, enthusiastic and service driven team of accounting professionals.
• Recruit, develop and motivate the accounting group.
• Assist in the preparation of financial operating statements and reports in accordance with Corporate Policy and Procedures.
• Assist departments in the interpretation, orientation, training and analysis of revenue, payroll and expense matters.
• Represent the accounting office and the Controller in his/her absence.
• Maintain system of accounts and controls, providing accurate data necessary for all required accounting reports and statements.
• Actively involved in ensuring clean internal and external audit reports.
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring efficient completion of all month-end functions for review with Controller
• Monitor, supervise and prepare month-end balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis.
• Participate in the creation of the Annual Operating & Capital Budgets, Strategic Plan, and Monthly Operating Forecasts.
• Coordinate and ensure that all daily, semi-monthly and monthly management reports are issued on a timely and accurate basis.
• Assist in the effective utilization and integration of hotel and accounting technology systems, including software applications, current and future.
• Actively contribute to hotel overall leadership and direction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum of 3 years hotel accounting experience and previous accounting experience at a senior level.
• Professional designation or acceptable university degree with an appropriate specialization in Accounting or enrolled in a recognized accounting program with progression to 4th or 5th level.
• Proven leadership and coaching skills with a track record of developing a highly motivated and cross-trained group of progressive accounting professionals.
• Familiarity with preferred knowledge of hotel operating systems and software.
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)