Assistant Director Finance & Accounting

IHG•Houston, TX

1d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

As Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting, you’ll forecast the financial operations of the hotel while managing hotel assets and ensuring a centralized accounting environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Accounting and Finance
Three years in hotel accounting or internal audit with one year in a supervisory role
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must speak fluent English

Responsibilities

Prepare financial analysis of hotel operations including variance explanation and make recommendations to ensure the achievement of business goals
Prepare hotel and department budgets and financial forecasts and reporting
Ensure all accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and oversee the process of credit extension and collection of overdue accounts
Review rates and recommend rate strategy to the General Manager, participate in sales strategy meetings
Manage accounts payable to balance cash flow and reputation with suppliers
Direct everyday financial activity, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right staffing numbers
Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues
Train colleagues to make sure they deliver with compliance and to the standards we expect and have the tools they need to work efficiently
Recommend or initiate any HR related actions where needed
Keep connected with key contacts including owners, asset managers, guests, regulatory agencies, and others as needed.
Help guests - you’ll be happy to help if someone needs assistance with a request or complaint
Make sure all guest bills are accurate
Ensure financial control procedures and systems are ethical and legal
Distribute outlook and forecast information for departments to identify cost savings
Minimize waste and reduce slow-moving items
Other ad-hoc duties – unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done