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Choice Hotels International · 1 day ago

Director, Real Estate Accounting

North Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $188K/yr

5+ years exp

Choice Hotels International is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world, and they are seeking a Director of Real Estate Accounting to lead their Real Estate Accounting team. This role involves overseeing accounting and financial reporting across the full real estate lifecycle and collaborating with various internal and external partners to ensure compliance and deliver financial insights.

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Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the Real Estate Accounting team to execute the accounting and financial reporting for the companies owned hotel properties

Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for wholly-owned and joint venture hotel properties

Review and approve journal entries and financial packages from third-party hotel management companies

Ensure audit readiness and liaise with Internal Audit and external auditors

Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and USALI standards while supporting the implementation and adoption of new accounting standards

Interpret and ensure compliance with legal agreements including joint ventures and loan agreements

Review construction and development draws and coordinate the journal entries with Treasury and Corporate Accounting

Prepare and present ad-hoc financial analyses to executives and stakeholders

Provide support to the Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy team by preparing and reviewing Form 10‑Q and Form 10‑K footnotes, as well as drafting and evaluating technical accounting analyses and accounting policy memorandums

Participate in cross-functional initiatives and business development projects

Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and development to team members

Qualification

U.S. GAAPCPA licenseOracle Fusion Cloud ERPReal estate accountingFinancial reportingAnalytical skillsContinuous improvementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProject management