Accounting Manager

About the Property & Employer

The Blackstone, Autograph Collection is proudly owned and operated by Vinayaka Hospitality (VH). As the managing company, VH serves as the employer and is responsible for all employment-related decisions, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and workplace policies. Vinayaka Hospitality was founded in 2008 on a foundation of innovation, intelligence, and compassion. With a passion for hospitality and a practical, results-driven approach to hotel management, VH collaborates with leading global brands—including Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, and Wyndham—to successfully manage a growing portfolio of properties across diverse markets. We are proud to welcome The Blackstone Hotel to our portfolio as part of our continued expansion. Located on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, The Blackstone is one of the city’s most iconic historic hotels. Originally opened in 1910, it has long been recognized as a landmark in Chicago hospitality, known for hosting presidents, dignitaries, and distinguished guests from around the world. Today, it offers a unique blend of timeless character and modern sophistication.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays)
• Six paid company holidays and one floating holiday
• 401(k) with company match (up to 4%)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Employee discounts (hotel and travel discounts)

Job Summary

Aid in achieving and maintaining adequate internal controls over all areas of hotel operations. Ensure timely completion of all reports generated by accounting staff. Perform various financial report preparations and analyses, handle bank account administration, coordinate hotel cash handling, oversee inventory calculations, review accounts payable and receivable, and provide financial guidance to the hotel operational team.

Essential Functions

• Aid in monthly forecasting
• Prepare all other financial reports and analysis
• Perform other general and administrative functions as needed
• Prepare all month-end reports, including tax reporting packages
• Aid the corporate accounting team in completing and implementing all audit recommendations
• Handle the administration of all bank accounts, ensuring bank reconciliations are updated, and prepare treasury reports
• Cookordination all hotel cash handling operations and procedures
• Ensure cash and credit card deposits are processed and reconciled

Requirements

• A four-year college degree (accounting preferred) or equivalent education/experience
• One to two years of employment in hospitality management or hospitality accounting
• Knowledge of all functions performed by subordinate reporting directly or indirectly to the Hotel Director of Finance
• Advanced knowledge of accounting, finance, and hospitality professions
• Experience in management of people and complex problems
• Ability to make decisions guided by established policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively to provide information and services, supervisory skills
• Knowledge of office management, bank reconciliations, preparation of state and federal reports, training of accounting staff employees, conducting or participating in meetings, analysis of balance sheet accounts, preparation of journal entries, closing the books and preparing the balance sheet package, interviewing and evaluating applicants as well as current employees
• Excellent hearing, vision, and speech communication skills

Physical Demands

• Limited lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 15-20 lbs.
• Generally boxes, computer equipment
• Limited bending/kneeling required when arranging supplies or equipment
• Infrequent continuous standing, climbing, or driving required
• Work inside 95% of work period