Area Director of Finance

About This Role

This role supports the General Manager and department heads by providing accurate, timely, and relevant financial data to increase management effectiveness. It involves analyzing hotel financial data, ensuring record-keeping compliance, and performing various accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Batch invoices in the MIS system within 48 hours of receipt
• Analyze and interpret all hotel financial data within departments
• Articulate all financial data to stakeholders
• Perform and complete monthly bank reconciliations
• Ensure credit approval is authorized by the GM four weeks prior to customer's arrival for direct bills
• Hold department managers accountable for accurate financial information and record keeping
• Ensure all direct bills are sent invoices no longer than three days after check out date
• Manage tracking tools to ensure billing process is up to date
• Follow up on and document Direct Bill accounts over 45 days past due
• Document city ledger checks to the check log and process within 24 hours of receipt
• Ensure Incident Reports are completed and shared with Insurance Company within 24 hours of incident
• Complete End of Month procedures within deadline dates
• Keep accruals and labor in ProfitSword up to date and accurate
• Include details in all journal Entries for future explanation during budgeting season
• Participate in Inventory process per company policies to limit discrepancies
• Manage utility accounts to accurately book expenses during the proper period
• Prepare financial analysis of operations through ProfitSword
• Maintain files of all record retention including critical date list, contracts, insurance policies, permits, licenses, sales and use tax reports
• Advise management in regards to insurance claims and insurance coverage updates
• Respond to any credit card chargebacks within forty-eight hours
• Work with vendors on payment schedules and renegotiate for favorable terms
• Verify and post details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed

Requirements

• 5+ Years of progressive experience in Hotel Accounting
• 5+ Years of Leadership Experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain exceptional discretion regarding confidential information

Qualifications

• Four-year or University Program Certificate; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ Years of progressive experience in Hotel Accounting and 5+ Years of Leadership Experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits