Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting

Marriott•Kahuku, HI

1d•$84,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting assists with property-wide strategies and business plans designed to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand’s target customers and property employees. The role provides financial expertise to support the brand service strategy and initiatives while maximizing return on investment, and focuses on financial and accounting activities and delivering desirable financial results. The position supports financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, business analysis, risk controls, accounting operations, audits, stakeholder communications, and the development and leadership of the Finance and Accounting team. It also helps ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with applicable procedures and requirements, and effective property working capital and cash flow management. The role is part of The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott International. The company describes a luxury hospitality environment guided by The Ritz-Carlton Gold Standards, including its Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values.

Requirements

A four-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or a related major, plus one year of experience in finance and accounting or a related professional area; alternatively, a master's degree in Finance and Accounting or a related major with no work experience required.

Responsibilities

Assist in identifying ways to improve profit, estimating costs and benefits, and exploring business opportunities.
Analyze financial information, market trends, sales, expenses, wages, and budget variances; prepare forecasts and annual budget plans.
Assist in creating the property’s annual operating budget and comprehensive annual business plan.
Provide analytical support during budget reviews and identify cost-saving and productivity opportunities.
Assist with implementing appropriate controls to manage business risks and safeguard assets, operations, and profitability.
Monitor operating departments’ actual and projected sales and produce forecasts that enable operations to respond to business changes.
Lead, influence, and encourage team members; communicate strategic goals, focus, and owner priorities clearly.
Oversee internal, external, and regulatory audit processes and conduct annual performance appraisals with direct reports.
Attend meetings and communicate with owners; understand and address the needs and priorities of owners, corporate stakeholders, and guests.
Explain financial concepts clearly and persuasively, manage owner communications, and manage property working capital and cash flow in accordance with brand SOPs and owner requirements.
Facilitate critique meetings with the management team.
Ensure profit and loss statements are accurately documented, applicable taxes are current and properly collected or accrued, reports are submitted on time, and audit issues are reviewed for accuracy.
Support achievement of performance, budget, and team goals and improve profit growth in operating departments.
Generate accurate and timely reports and presentations; reconcile balance-sheet accounts with supporting documentation and ensure the P&L is accurate.
Ensure compliance with management contract and reporting requirements, standard and local operating procedures, and SOPs.
Ensure team members are cross-trained, policies are administered fairly and consistently, and new hires complete orientation and appropriate training.
Create development plans based on team members’ strengths, development needs, career aspirations, and abilities; conduct employee performance reviews and participate in hiring as appropriate.