First Hospitality · 13 hours ago
Regional Accounting Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
4+ years expFirst Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company based in Chicago. The Regional Accounting Manager is responsible for all aspects of accounting and reporting for a portfolio of 15+ hotel properties, overseeing a team of property accountants and ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
Develop and supervise a team of 2- 3 property accountants including training, directing and reviewing work, managing schedules and administering performance reviews
Responsible for ensuring the accounting tasks are performed accurately and timely for month-end close and as necessary for other transactions (debt service, renovations/capital, etc.). The financial statements are maintained on either a GAAP basis or the income tax basis of accounting
Identify and implement internal control procedures to ensure proper segregation of duties and the safeguarding of company/owner assets
Manage all aspects of cash flow including reporting and projecting weekly cash requirements, processing vendor payables, payroll, debt service and other such tasks
Perform Treasury management tasks in on-line banking portal to initiate electronic payments and banking activity
Responsible for ensuring monthly agency taxes are computed and reported accurately and timely. Coordinate and manage any tax audit engagements, analysis and resolution of audit findings and proposed tax assessments
Support and engage Operations Group in identifying and resolving challenges and delivering maximum efficiency in the accounting and finance functions
Identify and analyze lease transactions for proper accounting treatment
Assist, manage and track capital assets from purchases and/or in-house renovation projects. Establish and track depreciation
Support annual audit providing necessary data and explanations requested by auditors
Assist in the development of annual budgets
Compile statistical, financial, accounting and auditing reports
Read, report and analyze cash receipts, expenditures, profits and losses
Comply with federal, state and company laws, policies and regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Finance required
4+ years accounting experience in a managerial capacity required
Effective leadership skills with the ability to hire, train, coach, guide, reward and develop staff with emphasis on continuous improvement in guest service quality
Exceptional organizational skills, including effective task delegation, time management and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong skills for analysis and problem-solving
Strong administrative skills, to include business writing, mathematics for basic accounting and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including electronic communication
Strong diplomacy and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with senior managers, team members and guests
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace
Preferred
CPA license preferred
Benefits
Hotel discount at locations worldwide!
Paid time off and holiday pay incentives!
Professional development and promotion opportunities!
401(k) available for all associates!
Full benefit options available!
Health benefits kick in Day 1!
Company
First Hospitality
First Hospitality is a hotel management company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Duncan
President & CEO
Paul Hitselberger
Chief Operating Officer
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