Accounting Manager

Renaissance Orlando Resort & Spa•Lake Buena Vista, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Renaissance Orlando Resort Disney Springs area is seeking a talented and hospitable Accounting Manager to join our team. The Accounting Manager assures property operations meet internal audit standards, ensures the security of assets and the accurate recording of liabilities, income, expenses and other transactions. Assists in directing the preparation of the annual budget and subsequent forecasts, updates and maintains the data processing equipment and systems, and supervises financial statement preparation and account reconciliation. Selects, trains, disciplines and supervises staff in the department.

Requirements

BA or BS degree in accounting or finance.
One year experience in the industry.
Required statistics math level.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees.
Read, write and speak English fluently.
No employee will pose a direct threat to the health/safety of self or others

Responsibilities

Assures property operations meet internal audit standards.
Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire employees to meet and exceed standards.
Direct the development and implementation of internal control to ensure the security of Davidson assets and the accurate recording of assets, liabilities, income, expenses, and other transactions.
Maintain work area neat and organized.
Promote employee empowerment.
Report all unsafe conditions immediately.
Assist in directing the preparation of the annual budget and subsequent forecasts.
Perform in the capacity of any position supervised.
Responsible for the Accounting office in the absence of the Controller.
Assist external and internal auditors.
Assist in selecting, training, scheduling, supervising, disciplining, and counseling employees according to Davidson policies and procedures.
Conduct performance appraisals.
Responsible for updating and maintaining the data processing equipment and computerized systems.
Supervise the financial statement preparation and account reconciliation.
Attend all mandatory meetings.
Conduct and/or assist with performance appraisals.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Deliver the best service, quality and value to every customer, every time. Maintain customer satisfaction as the driving philosophy of the hotel. Personally demonstrate a commitment to customer service by soliciting and responding promptly to guest needs. Commit to satisfying every guest. Ensure Front Office staff, including all new hires, understand procedures for resolving guest inquiries regarding billing, refund, check. Empower department staff to deliver customer service by encouraging and rewarding responsive guest assistance.
Manage financial processes to meet or exceed budgeted profit and margin of the department. Help prepare annual hotel budget that accurately reflects the hotel’s operations plan. Anticipates revenue/cost problems. Analyze financial and operating information on an ongoing basis. Ensure department staff is trained in financial/control procedures as outlined by Internal Audit, and that these procedures are regularly followed. Impacts cash flow by effective management of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable at the hotel level. Manages all financial processes to ensure hotel profitability and compliance with accepted practices.
Manage people according to Davidson’s values. Manage human resources functions including recruiting, selection, orientation, training, performance reviews, pay and recognition programs to maintain a skilled and motivated workforce. Maintain a positive, cooperative work environment between staff and management. Emphasize training and development as a way of doing business in order to empower employees to successfully perform their jobs. Help to develop management talent by acting as a mentor for direct reports. Resolve employee grievances fairly and timely. Ensure employees fully understand performance standards, review process, and reward successes. Manage safety program to protect guests and employees and which meets OSHA requirements. Use ongoing safety plan to minimize workers’ compensation claims.
Maintain financial standards by routinely inspecting assigned department to ensure that accepted processes are being followed. Monitors capital projects within budget. Produces on time reports for key managers to use in operating hotel. Have proper files and systems for tracking all areas.
Identify and effectively react to major revenue and expense opportunities and possible problems on an ongoing basis. Accurately forecast revenues and profit within acceptable variance levels.