Associate Director of Finance

HEI Hotels and Resorts•Baltimore, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director of Finance assists the Director of Finance in directing the hotel’s financial activities, safeguarding assets, and preparing financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and HEI Hotels and Resorts standards. The role supports hotel accounting operations, budgeting and expenditure controls, financial reporting, accounts receivable and cash flow, balance sheet reconciliations, and management of the accounting department. The position is at the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards in downtown Baltimore.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science 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 problem-solving, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Sound administrative and managerial skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills.
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 schedule personnel according to business volume and operational needs.
Plan to meet the needs of guests and staff.
Assist in producing financial statements within the designated timeframe 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 record-retention requirements.
Prepare and understand 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 that credit cards are processed nightly through Night Audit.
Verify that cash deposits are made in a timely manner.
Assist the Director of Finance with period-end 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.
Follow attendance rules and be available to work regularly.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.