Associate Director of Finance

HEI Hotels & Resorts • Baltimore, MD

6d • $75,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Director of Finance in directing the hotel’s financial activities, safeguarding its assets, and preparing financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and HEI Hotels and Resorts standards. The role oversees accounting operations, departmental expenditures and staffing, accounts receivable and cash flow, financial statement preparation, and balance sheet reconciliations. It also supports compliance with finance procedures, tax and record-retention requirements, and the training and management of department associates.

Requirements

• B.S. in Accounting.
• One year of experience in hotel- or hospitality-related finance and accounting.
• Knowledge of hotel financial statements and reconciliation of assets and liabilities accounts.
• Analytical approach to problems, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Sound administrative and managerial skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills.
• Proficient training, coaching, and counseling abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting functions when assistance is needed.
• Schedule, monitor, and evaluate controllable departmental expenditures to remain within budget, using labor management and purchasing control systems.
• Establish and monitor schedules for accounting associates, including Night Audit, and schedule personnel according to business volume and needs.
• Plan to meet the needs of guests and staff.
• Assist in producing financial statements within designated time frames for preliminary distribution to hotel management and to meet HEI Corporate requirements.
• Verify compliance with the Finance SOP manual.
• Participate in and critique asset inventories.
• Maintain the records storage area in compliance with applicable government record-retention requirements.
• Prepare and maintain knowledge of sales tax returns and other applicable tax liabilities.
• Manage and oversee accounts receivable functions, including collection calls as needed.
• Ensure A/R aging percentages comply with SOP.
• Verify that credit cards are processed each night by Night Audit.
• Verify that cash deposits are made promptly.
• Assist the Director of Finance with periodic balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Review problem accounts with the Director of Finance and adjust general ledger entries.
• Identify, screen, and attract management candidates from outside the company.
• Train associates in their job responsibilities.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work regularly.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Dental insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Vision insurance through EyeMed.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday time-off programs.
• Pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• Supplemental, spousal, and child life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability plans.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching funds.
• Discounts through YouDecide and the Hotel Room Discount program.
• Complimentary meals and uniforms.
• Discounted on-site parking.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Travel benefits and product and service discounts.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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