Task Force Director of Finance

IHG•Atlanta, GA

11h•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a Director of Finance and Accounting - Task Force who is 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. This role will involve putting financial operations and the security of hotel assets in the expert hands of the selected candidate.

Requirements

5 years experience in a Director of Finance or similar role.
Experience in hotel accounting or auditing with at least 1 year of Assistant Controller or similar supervisory role.
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).
Willingness to travel 100% of the time is required as this role will support properties on a taskforce basis throughout the IHG company managed portfolio.

Nice To Haves

Professional accounting or finance designation or certification preferred.
Other languages beneficial.

Responsibilities

Managing and coaching the 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.
Maximizing 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.
Being a part of the onboarding process for new Directors of Finance.