Centralized Director of Finance-Remote

HEI Hotels & Resorts•Norwalk, CT

2d•Remote

About The Position

As a member of the Central Accounting Office, the Centralized Director of Finance is responsible for all aspects of financial management, financial control, accounting and financial reporting for assigned hotels. In addition, the DOF is ultimately responsible for making month-end accruals, posting payroll, and ensuring the financials are ready for review by the Regional Director of Finance. The Centralized DOF will prepare a large majority of the balance sheet reconciliations for the assigned assets once the month-end close process is completed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant financial management and accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of financial statements and GAAP concepts.
Strong knowledge of Hotel Accounting.
Understanding of hotel month-end, budgeting, forecasting, and financial preparation process.
Proven ability to work with complex Excel spreadsheets.
Knowledge of enterprise-level accounting software systems.
Performs work in a well-organized, self-directed manner with ability to solve complex problems.
Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple tasks, work both independently and in a team environment, and grasp concepts quickly.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and detail oriented with ability to think critically.

Nice To Haves

CPA a plus.
Hospitality experience at both the property level and corporate supervisory level a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for Accounting, financial reporting and controllership functions for assigned hotels which are accounted for on a centralized basis.
Timely preparation and issuance of complete and accurate monthly and annual hotel financial statements.
Creates and/or reviews annual budgets, monthly variance analyses, and related budget-creation policies and procedures.
Assists in the establishment, documentation, and adherence to Accounting Policies and Procedures and internal controls for centralized accounting operations.
Monitors hotel operations, cash flow and operating forecasts of assigned entities.
Reviews or prepares monthly bank reconciliations and G/L reconciliations for assigned hotel properties.
Communicates with hotel and corporate management on accounting related issues as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.