Corporate Director of Accounting

SALAMANDER HOSPITALITY•Middleburg, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for providing support, oversight, technical guidance, and team leadership to assist the Corporate Accounting department and all properties managed by the company. Provides support of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, monthly profit and loss and cash flow forecasts and maintenance of all books and records. Accountable for the operational effectiveness of the accounting, financial reporting and related systems, and internal controls functions, producing positive customer experiences and delivering financial results. Position requires frequent travel within the US and the Caribbean. Position reports to Vice President of Finance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in Accounting or concentration in Accounting from four year college or university; or five to seven (5-7) years related experience.
Onsite Hotel experience required.
Excellent Microsoft Excel and Word, Adobe Pro skills required.
Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP is required.
Must be well-rounded in all facets of accounting operations.
Experience in fast-paced environment in which they have shown they can conduct multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Must contain the following characteristics: a) Confident; b) Flexible; c) Detail oriented; d) Self-starter; e) Adapt to change easily; f) Team player willing to do whatever it takes to meet goals and objectives; g) Drive for continuous improvement
Must have exceptional interpersonal, clear verbal, and written communication skills.
Able to write for various audiences, routine reports, correspondence, business letters, summaries using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style.
Able to speak effectively before groups such as business partners, clients or employees.
Able to apply mathematical skills to interpret financial information and to prepare reports and budgets.
Read and interpret business records and statistical reports.
Must be able to travel internationally and maintain valid passport.
Make business decisions based on reports and facts, as well as on experience and personal insight.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard or mouse, and to handle other computer components.
Occasional lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.

Nice To Haves

Sage Intacct, ProfitSword, ADP, Opera, SMS, Symphony, SpaSoft and Datavison experience a plus.
knowledge of Microsoft Office; OPERA (PMS), Springer-Miller (PMS), Micros, Spa Soft a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and support to management with respect to accounting policies, annual budget and technical accounting interpretations.
Interpreting financial data and recommending appropriate courses of action and exercising an analytical approach to problems.
Assist with analysis of purchasing assets, leases, and other property operating investments.
Assist with all property level budgeting and forecasting.
Provide support to review and prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
Assist with property management acquisitions/dispositions and analysis of new opportunities, including the creation of pro formas.
Provide Task Force support on an as needed basis.
Fill in as acting Director of Finance on a temporary basis when and where needed.
Perform data analysis, data roll-up summaries, and provide executive summaries and commentary on financial data as required.
Assist and coordinate with IT to install, upgrade or troubleshoot any systems utilized by the properties or company.
Ability to assess any given situation, taking into account cost, time management, company resources and company integrity to make strong and valuable decisions. Initiative to ensure timely and efficient response to owners/managers request for assistance.
Review and negotiate company contracts for approval by management.