Director of Finance - EVEN Hotel & Staybridge Suites Seattle downtown lake union

IHG•Portland, OR

30d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Bottom line? We’re looking for a new Director of Finance and Accounting comfortable with balancing the books when it comes to managing the needs of owners, auditors and regulatory agencies while also monitoring and improving hotel profitability. In return, we’ll put our financial operations and the security of our hotel assets in your expert hands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Accounting and Finance
4-8 years’ experience in hotel accounting or auditing with at least one year in an Assistant Controller or similar supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Knowledge of accounting management duties e.g., negotiating hotel space and tenant leases, processing payroll, performing asset management duties, providing business projections, displacement analysis, preparing government reports, filing tax returns etc
Must speak local language(s)

Nice To Haves

Professional accounting or finance designation or certification preferred
Other languages beneficial

Responsibilities

Managing and coaching your team to ensure the right person is always on the right task
Setting exceptional accounting practice standards and ensuring financial control procedures remain ethical and legal
Maximising financial returns through financial analysis, data trends and market information – while budgeting accordingly
Enhancing the guest experience through improved payment options, inventory controls and financial dispute resolution
Supervising a number of clerical accounting employees across a range of functions – from Accounts Payable to Purchasing and Payroll.