Finance Manager in Training (M.I.T.) - San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts•San Francisco, CA

1d•$34•Onsite

About The Position

The Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero is seeking a Finance Manager in Training (M.I.T.) to join their team. This 12-18 month program provides hands-on experience through departmental and operational leadership assignments, building expertise in all areas of the Finance Division. The program aims to develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of luxury service standards, preparing participants for future leadership roles within the Finance division. This position is designed to equip individuals with the tools to accelerate their careers and succeed as a Manager for Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts.

Requirements

Excellent reading, writing & oral proficiency in the English language
Good organizational skills
High attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive mindset
Ability to multitask
Computer literacy to include MS Word, Excel, and the ability to use e-mail and the Internet
Successful candidate must possess legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and rollout of the new D365 Purchasing System, including pre-launch planning, manager training, change management, and post-launch support.
Act as the primary liaison for department leaders, facilitating training sessions, guiding teams through the transition, and ensuring successful adoption while maintaining operational continuity.
Good understanding of Month-End Process, including but not limited to preparation of financial statements, accruals, and journal entries, maintain reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in established corporate formats, and per generally accepted accounting principles.
Prepare and coordinate the monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts and all bank reconciliations, ensuring all outstanding reconciling items are investigated and resolved satisfactorily.
Perform all daily, monthly, and other periodic accounting and financial reporting in an accurate and timely nature.
Participate in the physical inventory counts and the subsequent accuracy of the count, price, and valuation.
Assist with month-end adjustment journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare periodic vacation and medical deduction audits.
Prepare required backup or work papers to provide analysis and control over the balance sheet and P&L accounts and serve the purpose of internal and external audits.
Have a working knowledge of all areas in Finance to ensure that coverage can be provided for employees on vacation or leave.
Be familiar with the program of records control, security, retention, and disposal according to hotel policy and procedures.
Perform any additional duties as assigned
Have the ability to direct the efforts, quality, and timeliness of all aspects of the payroll, general ledger, accounts payable, and general cashiering.
Assist Department Heads and Division Heads in researching any discrepancies or problems highlighted by the daily, weekly, and monthly labor productivity reports.
Ensure that accurate room revenue is captured, recorded, and posted
Ensure that accurate F&B outlet revenue, Banquet Food and Beverage Revenue, and F&B Miscellaneous Revenue are fully captured, recorded, and posted.
Work with Shared Services to complete day-to-day tasks.
To independently manage sections such as Accounts Payable, General Cashier and any other to give a full perspective of how each area works in relation to the full set of accounts in the Hospitality books.