Senior Accounting Manager

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Business Support and supporting the Assistant Director of Finance, you will lead the Accounting/Finance department in a luxury 4-diamond hotel. This role is ideal for a numbers-driven leader who thrives in an environment involving systems, people, and financials, and enjoys building relationships across departments in an award-winning hotel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly hotel reporting.
• Directly manage the Income Audit position and processes.
• Assist the Director of Finance & Assistant Director of Finance with audit compliance, improvements, and knowledge of all Standard Operating Procedures to guide department heads and managers.
• Manage forecasting and budgeting activities; assist and train department leaders.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and credit card receipts tracking.
• Assist with the month-end close process, including journal entry preparation and analyzing financial information.
• Participate in periodic inventory procedures.
• Provide position coverage for Payroll, A/P, General Cashier, and Income Audit.
• Track contracts and ensure compliance and timely renewal.
• Manage labor productivity reports and weekly productivity meetings.
• Ensure financial records and transactions are maintained in compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Analyze business operations, including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and internal processes; recommend new processes or solutions to business and financial problems.
• Actively participate in departmental colleague engagement efforts.
• Follow all safety policies and maintain a safe work environment.
• Adhere to all hotel systems and internal controls, as well as departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform any other tasks that may be assigned.

Requirements

• Previous accounting knowledge required.
• Previous leadership experience in an accounting role required.
• Experience in the hospitality industry or related field.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications or relevant computer applications; knowledge of OPERA preferred.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Benefits

• Salary: $87,000
• Employee Benefit Card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide.
• Learning & Development programs through Accor Academies.
• Opportunity to develop talent and grow within the property and across the world.
• Ability to make a difference through Corporate Social Responsibilities (Sustainability, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging).
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance.
  • Accidental Injury Insurance, Hospital Support, Critical Illness Insurance.
  • 401K plan.
  • Paid leave such as Vacation, Personal, Maternity/Paternity, and Holiday.

About the Company

Swissôtel Chicago is a luxury 4-diamond hotel with 662 rooms and suites located in downtown Chicago. Inspired by the brand pillar of Vitality, the hotel emphasizes wellness programs for colleagues, aiming to bring quality of life into guests' lives. The hotel has been named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune for 8 consecutive years, fostering a culture that values creativity, innovation, and a motivating environment.

Swissôtel is part of Accor, a global leader in Augmented Hospitality with over 300,000 experts committed to reinventing hospitality. Swissôtel properties are known for their contemporary Swiss style and locally inspired flair, offering high-end experiences in prime city-center locations worldwide.