Assistant Director of Finance

Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Finance the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Office. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control.

The Role

MANAGE PROJECTS AND POLICIES

• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.
• 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.
• Ensures tax rates used for sales/use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued.
• Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs).
• Ensures account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs.
• Reviews audit issues and makes corrections as necessary.
• Ensures property permits, licenses and if applicable vendor contracts are current.
• Explore government grants and follow through approved grants and ensure all grants approved are fully claimed and refunded.

PROVING FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE TO OTHERS

• Informs and/or updates senior management, and colleagues on relevant financial information in a timely manner.
• Attends critique meetings to review information with senior management.
• Advises the Director of Finance on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.
• Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.
• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.

MAINTAIN 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.
• Supports a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability and manage business risks.anage Team

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others advocates sound financial/business decision making demonstrates honesty/integrity leads by example.
• Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes.
• Ensures that regular on-going communication occurs with colleagues to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, and recognize performance.
• Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of colleagues.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with colleagues.
• Provides excellent leadership (e.g., differentiates top performers, fosters teamwork and encourages work/life balance).
• Ensures colleagues establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships within their team.
• Participates in the colleagues performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and support the Review Process.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Utilizes an open door policy.
• Solicits colleagues feedback.

Talent Profile

• Minimum Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• At least 5 years similar/relevant experience in the hotel industry
• Prior experience in managing a team
• Familiar with SUN Accounting System, Q&A, PMS, POS, CheckSCM and operating systems commonly used in the hotel industry