Hospitality Client Accounting - Manager

CohnReznick• , IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

CohnReznick is hiring a Manager for its Hospitality team in the Client Accounting Advisory practice. The team partners with clients to provide accounting, advisory, and technology services, including maintaining books and records, managing financial statement closes and reporting, assisting with state and local tax filings, providing virtual controller and CFO services, and developing accounting technology solutions. The position is remote, although occasional attendance at a CohnReznick office may be required with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or training. The Manager leads the Hospitality accounting team and oversees client delivery, team performance, client relationships, and quality control. The role includes performing and overseeing complex accounting services, guiding and training a global team, addressing client and internal stakeholder inquiries, identifying solutions and process improvements, and developing opportunities to provide additional value to clients. The Manager also oversees timely delivery of client work, team goals and benchmarks, budgets, billings, and accounts receivable, while supporting mentoring, recruiting, retention, and team-building activities. The successful candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of hospitality industry experience, with strong accounting and finance knowledge, GAAP experience, and hands-on controllership experience. An MBA or CPA license is a plus. The role calls for strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, project management, and time management skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, R365, and Sage Intacct is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 3 years of hospitality industry experience.
Proven ability to lead corporate accounting processes and procedures, including cash management, accounts receivable and payable, month-end close, payroll, and benefits.
Strong GAAP experience and hands-on controllership experience related to consolidations, general ledger close, and financial reporting.
Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Project.
Strong project and time management skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail; self-starter and team player able to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes and functions, and a strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
CPA license.
Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, R365, and Sage Intacct.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the Hospitality accounting team and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of client work.
Perform and assist with complex accounting services for clients.
Lead and train a global team, provide guidance on accounting principles and calculations, and respond to client and internal stakeholder inquiries.
Understand industry and client challenges and identify solutions and improvements for clients’ businesses and deliverables.
Ensure teams meet performance and execution goals, including monthly financial reporting, career development, and working within budget and time parameters.
Manage client relationships through proactive communication and timely completion of client billings; assist with accounts receivable management.
Develop expertise in required technologies and ensure team members follow quality control procedures.
Identify process improvements for client work and practice operations.
Participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention, and team-building activities.
Follow AICPA and state society professional ethics and comply with firm-wide and local office policies and procedures.
Respond to internal team and client requests accurately and promptly.
Engage internal firm experts to help solve client challenges and identify cross-selling opportunities.