Associate Director of Finance

About the role

The Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort is part of a complex of four Marriott Properties in the Lake Buena Vista area. Located centrally between Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, the Sheraton is a key part of HEI's operations. HEI recognizes its success is due to its people and invests in their compensation, benefits, and development.

Responsibilities

• Perform all accounting functions in the event of assistance.
• Schedule, monitor, and evaluate controllable departmental expenditures to stay within budget constraints.
• Establish and monitor scheduling of all accounting associates, ensuring consistency with business volume and staff needs.
• Plan effectively to meet both guest and staff demands.
• Aid in producing financial statements within designated timelines for hotel management and corporate requirements.
• Verify compliance with Finance SOP manual and participate in and critique asset inventories.
• Maintain records storage area in compliance with record retention requirements.
• Prepare and manage sales tax returns and other applicable tax liabilities.
• Manage Accounts Receivable functions, including collection calls and ensuring timely cash deposits.
• Assist in Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts each period, reviewing problem accounts with the Director of Finance and adjusting entries to the general ledger.
• Identify, screen, and attract management candidates from outside the company.
• Train associates in job responsibilities and comply with attendance rules.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• One year of experience in Hotel or Hospitality related Finance and Accounting.
• Knowledge of Hotel Financial Statements and reconciliation of A and L accounts.
• An analytical approach to problems with high regard for detail and accuracy.
• Sound administrative and managerial skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills.
• Effective training, coaching, and counseling abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, adaptable to different audiences.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts offers a comprehensive benefit program designed to support your physical, mental, and financial wellness. This includes competitive medical and dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Vision insurance through EyeMed, vacation, sick, and holiday programs, pet insurance through the ASPCA, and various insurance options like Supplemental, Spousal, and Child Life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability plans, and a 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds. Additionally, you can enjoy discounts through the 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs. HEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.