Assistant Director of Finance & Business Support

AccorHotel • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Assistant Director of Finance & Business Support will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Finance Departments, ensuring labor, compliance, month-end processes, and deadlines are met accurately and in a timely manner. This role is crucial in Accor’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is organized, detail-oriented, an excellent communicator, and creative, with strong interpersonal and analytical skills and a passion for numbers, strategy, and people.

Requirements

• Professional designation or acceptable university degree with an appropriate specialization in Finance is preferable.
• Previous leadership experience required.
• Hotel finance experience and previous finance experience at a management level.
• Proven leadership and coaching skills with a track record of developing highly motivated and cross-trained group of progressive financial professionals.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications or relevant computer applications required.
• Knowledge of OPERA, GFS/SUN, Hyperion, POS.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
• Highly responsible & reliable to work on own.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• University/College degree in a related discipline an asset.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and motivate the Finance Department to ensure it is comprised of top talent.
• Assist in the preparation of financial operation statements and reports in accordance with Corporate Policy/Procedure.
• Assist departments in the interpretation, orientation, training, and analysis of revenue, payroll, and expense matters.
• Maintain system accounts and controls, providing accurate data necessary for all required accounting reports and statements.
• Actively involved in ensuring clean internal and external audit reports.
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring efficient completion of all month-end functions for review with the Area Director, Finance & Business Support.
• Monitor, supervise, and prepare month-end balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis.
• Oversee and manage the Monthly forecast and Monthly Operation Forecasts, working with department heads to strategically forecast within the Accor accuracy guidelines.
• Participate in meetings with the owners as directed by the Director of Finance.
• Participate in the creation of the Annual Operation budgets & Capital Budgets.
• Oversee and manage the Accounts Receivable team with support of the Director of Finance (excluding direct billing).
• Coordinate and ensure that all daily, semi-monthly, and monthly management reports are issued on a timely and accurate basis.
• Assist in the effective utilization and integration of hotel financial technology systems, including software applications, current and future.
• Actively contribute to hotel overall leadership and direction.
• Participate in periodic inventory procedures.
• Track contracts and ensure compliance and timely renewal.
• Ensure financial records and transactions are maintained in compliance with GAAP and company policies and procedures.
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Analyze business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and internal process steps, and 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.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform any other tasks that may be assigned.

Benefits

• Salary: $116,000 - $125,000
• Employee Benefit Card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
• Learning & Development programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within our property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibilities, such as Sustainability, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
• Comprehensive Benefit Package which offers: 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager