Director of Finance & Business Support

AccorHotel • Washington, DC

5d • $165,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Lead & motivate your team through strong accounting and communication skills. Our Director of Finance & Business Support will possess a professional understanding of systems, business and analytics. Supporting and uplifting the Finance & Accounting department will be essential to your success. This role reports to the General Manager.

Requirements

• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Professional designation or acceptable university degree with an appropriate specialization in Accounting or enrolled in a recognized accounting program with progression to 4th or 5th level.
• Minimum of 3 years hotel accounting experience and previous accounting experience at a senior level.
• Proven leadership and coaching skills with a track record of developing a highly motivated and cross-trained group of progressive accounting professionals.
• Familiarity with hotel operating systems and software, including GFS/SUN, OneStream, Microsoft Office, Silverware, Opera and Dephi.
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day operations of accounting department
• Develop an engaged, enthusiastic and service driven team of accounting professionals.
• Recruit, develop and motivate the accounting group
• Assist in the preparation of financial operating statements and reports in accordance with Corporate Policy and Procedure and SOX regulations.
• Assist departments in the interpretation, orientation, training and analysis of revenue, payroll and expense matters.
• Represent the accounting office in all employee, leadership, corporate and ownership meetings
• Maintain system of accounts and controls, providing accurate data necessary for all required accounting reports and statements.
• Actively involved in ensuring clean internal and external audit reports.
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring efficient completion of all month-end functions for review
• Monitor, supervise and prepare month-end balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis
• Lead and organize the creation of the Annual Operating & Capital Budgets, Strategic Plan, and Monthly Operating Forecasts
• Coordinate and ensure that all daily, semi-monthly and monthly management reports are issued on a timely and accurate basis.
• Ensure there is effective utilization and integration of hotel and accounting technology systems, including software applications, current and future.
• Participate in Senior Duty Manager schedule, rotating with other senior managers of the hotel throughout the year.
• Actively contribute to hotel overall leadership and direction.
• Other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What This Job Offers

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