Assistant Director of Finance

Job Description

Under the business supervision of the Director of Finance, and within the limits of ACCOR policies and procedures and local requirements, the position is responsible for the supervision of all members of the hotel Finance and Accounting Department. The Assistant Director of Finance provides strategic leadership, functional guidance and valuable insights to Operations Leader, Partner, Executive Committee and Department Heads for optimal business decision; Interacting with hotel’s legal counsel, insurance companies, tax consultants, auditors, commercial and government banks to effectively control the assets of the business. The Assistant Director of Finance will be a highly motivated team player with strong accounting, communication, business presentation and analytical skills. Strong systems background needed.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of progressive supervisory experience in hotel accounting.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Strong PC skills including Excel, Word and financial accounting systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Hospitality related financial management and accounting experience desirable.
• Experience with one or more of these systems: ADP, Oracle PBCS, Birchstreet, OPERA PMS is preferable but not a requirement.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and understand a variety of internal and external economic and financial issues which impact the business, to analyze data and forecast future business trends, and to develop effective financial plans based on businesses assessments
• Demonstrated experience in leading & developing people. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written to address all levels within the organization and ability to gain consensus and influence others.
• Demonstrated experience with accounting system or similar financial software for the purpose of financial reporting, analysis, and presentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of finance, budgeting, and accounting processes and regulations, along with demonstrated knowledge of capital projects management standards and techniques and GAAP regulations and procedures.