Accounting Manager

Reports to the Director of Finance; position is exempt.

Pay

$70,000 - $74,000 annual salary plus a performance-based incentive plan.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D
• Discounted pet insurance available through ASPCA
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off to volunteer for community causes
• Strong diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Greatly discounted room rates for Aparium properties for you and your out-of-town guests

About the role

We are in search of a diverse leader for the role of Assistant Director of Finance. This position is responsible for promoting and adhering to GAAP compliance and alignment with the AHLA Uniform System of Accounts. It is crucial this role positions themselves as the go-to person in the hotel for support, coaching, and education on company accounting processes, procedures, and practices. The Assistant Director of Finance collaborates closely with other managers and the Aparium Finance team in achieving financially sound and strategic business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hotel’s accounting and finance procedures, practices, and policies, ensuring all accounting responsibilities and deadlines are completed accurately and on time
• Oversee month-end processing, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections, and financial reconciliations
• Reconcile vendor statements, process weekly payables, and complete daily invoice posting
• Supervise billing and collection efforts, evaluate creditworthiness for guest and client billing, and provide timely resolution to guest account inquiries
• Resolve credit card disputes and chargebacks in a timely manner
• Count daily deposits, coordinate bank service pickups, and maintain appropriate cash on hand while enforcing cash-handling policies and procedures
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, conduct regular payroll audits, and maintain established payroll policies and procedures
• Collaborate with People + Culture on payroll, benefits, and associate matters, and serve as the hotel’s liaison with the payroll vendor to resolve issues and concerns
• Serve as a financial resource for hotel leaders and assist other departments with accounting and finance questions
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and motivating associates while creating an environment that develops future talent
• Reinforce the company’s Art + Science ideologies by modeling translocal hospitality, intuitive service, and collaboration
• Help create a strong sense of belonging by upholding the company’s Respectful Workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusion values
• Model an open-door leadership approach, positive work ethic, sound business practices, and active employee engagement
• Apply your accounting and finance leadership experience to understand and support the responsibilities of the team, with hotel accounting experience and knowledge of the AHLA Uniform System of Accounts preferred
• Work a flexible schedule when month-end responsibilities or other business needs require additional attention
• Work comfortably in a dog-friendly environment

Leadership Expectations

• Operate in a highly analytical fashion in thought and recommendations; continually seeking out the facts without acting like the smartest person in the room
• Demonstrate confidence to express a point of view tempered with humility to ensure it's not driven by ego
• Engage others in general conversation to build rapport quickly and adapt communication tactics to engage a wide range of audiences
• Approach fact-finding and discovery missions collaboratively, valuing input and experiences of others to uncover deeper issues
• Demonstrate a passion to drive results within yourself and others, influencing others to execute on strategy
• Be comfortable identifying strategic needs while also ensuring implementation of strategic plans
• Value integrity in decision-making, maintain confidentiality, and use discretion appropriately

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of progressive accounting and finance management experience preferred
• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality is preferred though not required if you have years of proven experience
• Background in hotel accounting and knowledge of the AHLA Uniform System of Accounts is a plus
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule as month-end responsibilities may require additional attention
• Ability to work in a dog-friendly work environment

About You

You enjoy solving puzzles, travel, meeting new people, and helping solve their challenges. You are detail-oriented and understand the art and science of finance. You value teamwork, are proactive in supporting colleagues, and maintain a positive, problem-solving mindset. Challenges are opportunities, and you are always striving to learn more.

About Us

Hotels done differently. We believe in the power of People, Place, and Character; ensuring our hotels are places where individuals are valued and celebrated as a tribute to the neighborhoods and communities we serve. The Hewing Hotel occupies the historic Jackson Building, a former farm implement showroom and warehouse built in 1897. Today, it crafts unforgettable, high-quality experiences for travelers and locals, offering an authentic local experience that is truly one of a kind.