Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting

Job Number 26119948 | Finance & Accounting | 1 Arrivals Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19153 | Full‑Time | Management | Pay $79,000 – $100,000 annually | Bonus eligible

About the role

Assists in the development and implementation of property‑wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand’s target customer and property employees. Provides the financial expertise to enable successful implementation of the brand service strategy and initiatives while maximizing return on investment. Supports the creation and execution of a business plan aligned with the property and brand’s strategy, focusing on financial and accounting activities and delivering desirable financial results.

Core responsibilities

• Assist in planning and decision‑making, including profit improvement, cost‑benefit analysis, and exploring new business opportunities.
• Analyze information, forecast sales versus expenses, and create annual budget plans.
• Compile, analyze, and monitor actual sales against projections; analyze wage variances for more efficient budgeting.
• Identify underlying principles of data by breaking information into separate parts.
• Create the annual operating budget for the property and provide analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost‑saving and productivity opportunities.
• Implement appropriate controls to manage business risks and ensure a strong accounting and operational control environment.
• Analyze financial data and market trends; develop and implement a comprehensive annual business plan aligned with company and brand strategy.
• Provide ongoing analytical support by monitoring operating department’s actual and projected sales and producing accurate forecasts.
• Lead the Finance & Accounting team by communicating strategic goals, overseeing audit processes, assigning clear accountability, and conducting annual performance appraisals.
• Attend meetings with owners, understand priorities, and communicate financial concepts clearly to drive desired behaviors.
• Manage property working capital and cash flow in accordance with brand SOPs and owner requirements.
• Facilitate critique meetings with the management team to review information.
• Ensure accurate documentation of profits and losses, monitor applicable taxes, and submit timely reports.
• Develop and support achievement of performance, budget, and team goals; improve profit growth in operating departments.
• Review audit issues for accuracy and generate accurate, timely reports and presentations.
• Reconcile balance sheets, ensure P&L accuracy, and maintain compliance with management contracts, reporting requirements, and SOPs.
• Oversee human‑resource activities: cross‑train team members, administer policies fairly, conduct new‑hire orientation and training, create development plans, conduct performance reviews, and participate in hiring as appropriate.

Requirements

• 4‑year bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting or a related major + 1 year relevant experience, or a master’s degree in Finance and Accounting or related major with no work experience required.

Pay

Salary range: $79,000 – $100,000 per year. Bonus eligible.

Schedule

Full‑time position. On‑site at the Philadelphia location (not remote).