Assistant Director of Finance

Responsibilities

• Aid the Director of Finance in the timely preparation of monthly financial statements for the property.
• Prepare, monitor, and accurately record hotel revenues daily by preparing the Income Journal.
• Identify all variances to budget and last year.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Ensure acceptable levels on internal control.
• Safeguard owners/investors assets.
• Under guidance of Director of Finance, monitor hotel operations, cash flow, and operating forecasts for the property.
• Ensure timely interaction with Department Heads to assure property operations are on track and under control at all times.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations for the property.
• Supervise accounting department staff.
• Effectively manage and communicate related issues related to management of receivables, payables, daily cash balances, and timely deposits of all funds.
• Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording in accordance with Highgate Hotel’s established guidelines.
• Investigate and critique variances to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement methodologies to management.
• Analyze financial data and operations in order to assist Director of Finance and advise Department Heads in maintaining the hotels’ financial objectives.
• With supervision of Director of Finance, hire, train, supervise, and develop staff, including coaching, counseling, and discipline.
• Prepare any special reports, statements, etc., as requested.
• Perform other special projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Accounting.
• Strong PC skills including Excel, Word, and financial accounting systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Desirable: Hospitality-related financial management and accounting experience.