Crescent Hospitality Corporation - Assistant Director of Finance
Cleveland, Ohio
Description: The Hotel Cleveland is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance. This role is responsible for compiling timely and accurate financial reporting, management reports, and ensuring that proper internal controls are in place as directed by the Director of Finance. They are responsible for the supervision of the Accounting, Purchasing, and IT departments in the absence of the Finance Director. This role must ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and must play a role in providing leadership in the development of the accounting staff, including hiring and training.
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, and we will celebrate you and cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. We are committed to providing you with:
- Highly competitive wages
- An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
- 401K matching program for eligible associates
- Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
- Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
Here is what you will be doing each day:
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the accounting department.
- Develop an engaged, enthusiastic, and service-driven team of accounting professionals.
- Recruit, develop, and motivate the accounting group.
- Assist in the preparation of financial operating statements and reports in accordance with Corporate Policy and Procedures.
- Assist departments in the interpretation, orientation, training, and analysis of revenue, payroll, and expense matters.
- Represent the accounting office and the Controller in his/her absence.
- Maintain a system of accounts and controls, providing accurate data necessary for all required accounting reports and statements.
- Actively involved in ensuring clean internal and external audit reports.
- Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring efficient completion of all month-end functions for review with Controller.
- Monitor, supervise, and prepare month-end balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis.
- Participate in the creation of the Annual Operating & Capital Budgets, Strategic Plan, and Monthly Operating Forecasts.
- Coordinate and ensure that all daily, semi-monthly, and monthly management reports are issued on a timely and accurate basis.
- Assist in the effective utilization and integration of hotel and accounting technology systems, including software applications, current and future.
- Actively contribute to hotel overall leadership and direction.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Minimum of 3 years hotel accounting experience and previous accounting experience at a senior level.
- Professional designation or acceptable university degree with an appropriate specialization in Accounting or enrolled in a recognized accounting program with progression to 4th or 5th level.
- Proven leadership and coaching skills with a track record of developing a highly motivated and cross-trained group of progressive accounting professionals.
- Familiarity with preferred knowledge of hotel operating systems and software.
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