IHG Hotels & Resorts · 2 months ago
Assistant Director of Finance
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$105K/yr - $114K/yr
5+ years expIHG Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel brand that has been pioneering international travel since the 1940s. The Assistant Director of Finance will assist in directing the hotel’s financial operations, provide guidance to department heads, and oversee the accounting department to maximize hotel profitability.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Director of Finance as required and advise department heads on the interpretation and analysis of financial data, recommending courses of action to maximize hotel profitability
Assist in directing and administering the hotel’s financial operations including, but not limited to, asset protection, financial reporting, systems management, hotel-wide budget and forecasting, team management, and meeting participation and facilitation
Assist with the preparation and review budgets, forecasts/projections, and reporting for corporate and ownership as needed
Conduct month end closings and review financial statements with Director of Finance and leadership team
Assist and participate in taking of inventories on a bi-annual basis
Conduct weekly labor review meetings with the property leadership team and drive desired results
Coordinate with BSC to ensure all necessary information is compiled, reviewed, and approved
Monitor and maintain adequate internal control over revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities of the hotel (customer billing, paycheck distribution, payroll and bank audits, contract review, compliance, etc.) in accordance with current accounting policies, and procedures. Ensure compliance is maintained with company policies, laws, rules, and regulations
Collaborate with the Director of Finance on findings from CSA and internal audit reviews and oversee the resolution of findings
Oversee and supervise property Accounts Payable, Payroll, and General Accounting functions, Accounting Manager, ensuring synergy with BSC
Collaborates closely with Credit Manager, providing ongoing liaison and operational support
Coach and develop team members; hire, assesses, discipline, and document performance. Act as advisor to staff to help meet established schedules and/or resolve technical or operational problems
Orients property managers to the accounting function and coaches to effectively manage their department’s financial performance
Perform or assist in the performance of balance sheet and bank reconciliations, with Accounting Manager. Ensure that appropriate documentation is provided and reconciling items are resolved
Other tasks/projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Five (5) or more years of experience in a similar role
In-depth knowledge of GAAP and the Uniform Standard of Accounts for the Lodging Industry
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Excellent interpersonal skills that build trust and instill confidence in order to motivate and influence others
Ability to take the initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for the team to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with core strategic goals
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate; ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights; ability to help develop problem-solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate
Ability to collaborate with others and act in an objective manner in order to effectively solve problems and stay on track toward accomplishing organizational goals
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage details through to completion and ensure project deadlines are met
Preferred
Experience with PeopleSoft ERP, Opera, Micros, and Essbase is highly desired
Company
IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hotel company with the mission of providing True Hospitality for Good.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Elie W. Maalouf
Chief Executive Officer
Dana Shefsky
Head of Customer and Partner Experience
Recent News
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