Assistant Director of Finance

Royal Sonesta Houston, TX • Houston, TX

128d

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Finance is responsible for assisting the Director of Finance in overseeing and maintaining Hotel accounting systems, financial statements, and budgets, ensuring that generally accepted accounting principles and practices, as well as Sonesta Collection policies, are followed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
• 3-5 years experience in a similar position in an upscale Convention Hotel.
• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Compute basic arithmetic to include percentages.
• Experience with spreadsheets and hospitality-related financial software.
• Previous guest relations training and experience.
• Exert physical effort in transporting 25 pounds to and from the work area.
• Ability to move freely within the office area.

Responsibilities

• Possess complete knowledge of P & L and budget reports.
• Prepare and administer timely Performance Evaluations according to hotel standards.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental, divisional, and Hotel policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Be familiar with all Hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas.
• Review the daily activities, such as House count, Forecasted covers for each outlet, Catering activity, Purchases, Meetings, Appointments, and VIPs/special guests.
• Ensure that staff reports to work as scheduled. Document any late or absent associates.
• Coordinate breaks for staff.
• Inspect grooming and attire of staff; rectify any deficiencies.
• Monitor the performance of staff and ensure all procedures are completed to the department standards; rectify deficiencies with respective personnel.
• Complete work orders for maintenance repairs and submit to Engineering. Contact Engineering directly for urgent repairs.
• Foster and promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and associate morale.
• Provide feedback to staff on their performance; handle disciplinary problems and counsel associates according to Hotel standards.
• Interview and hire new personnel according to Hotel policies and standards.
• Prepare daily/weekly payroll reports.
• Document pertinent information in the logbook and follow up on items notated during other shifts.
• Input and access information in the computer and point of sales system.
• Plan and conduct monthly departmental meetings and Daily Shift Meetings (DSM).
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all Sonesta Hotel Group accounting and hotel policies/service procedures/standards.
• Ensure Accounting business ethics are adhered to.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation, review, and distribution of monthly financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and annual audits.
• Maintain contract files and trace system of expirations.
• Participates in the Executive Committee in the absence of the Controller.
• Chair periodic accounting managers’ meetings.
• Management and security of hotel balance sheet assets to include, but are not limited to, cash, inventories, receivables, and capital improvements.
• Analysis and projects as assigned by the Controller.
• Active participation and management of hotel technology to include selection, security, and compliance with corporate policies.
• Maintain complete knowledge of financial software.
• Periodically review and enhance the system of internal revenue and cost controls throughout the hotel.
• Assist with management and security of hotel balance sheet assets to include, but are not limited to, cash, inventories, receivables, and capital improvements.
• Maintain and follow OSHA regulations/MSDS.
• Responsible for overseeing the implementation of hotel wide standards.
• Prepare weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecast. Adjust schedules throughout the week to meet the business demands.
• Train and enforce standards in accordance with Standards Manual.
• Any other duties reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED