Associate Director of Finance

HEI Hotels and Resorts • The Woodlands, TX

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About The Position

The Associate Director of Finance supports financial management and hotel accounting operations at The Westin at The Woodlands. The role performs accounting functions as needed, monitors departmental expenditures against budget, oversees accounting staff scheduling, and supports compliance with financial policies and procedures. It also oversees accounts receivable and cash flow activities, helps reconcile balance sheet accounts, and contributes to staffing, training, and management of the department.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, at least one year of experience in hotel or hospitality finance and accounting, knowledge of hotel financial statements and balance sheet account reconciliation, strong analytical and administrative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced Excel, and effective communication, training, coaching, and counseling abilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree 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.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences, including supervisors, coworkers, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting functions when assistance is needed.
• Schedule, monitor, and evaluate controllable departmental expenditures to remain within the established budget, using labor management and purchasing control systems.
• Establish and monitor schedules for accounting associates, including Night Audit, and align staffing with 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 records storage in compliance with applicable government-agency 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 accounts receivable aging percentages comply with SOP.
• Verify credit cards are processed nightly by Night Audit.
• Verify cash deposits are made on time.
• 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

• 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 the YouDecide and Hotel Room Discount programs. Benefits and eligibility vary by location and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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