Assistant Director Finance & Accounting

JOB OVERVIEW:

As Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting, you’ll forecast the financial operations of the hotel while managing hotel assets and ensuring a centralized accounting environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Returns

• Prepare financial analysis of hotel operations including variance explanation and make recommendations to ensure the achievement of business goals

• Prepare hotel and department budgets and financial forecasts and reporting

• Ensure all accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and oversee the process of credit extension and collection of overdue accounts

• Review rates and recommend rate strategy to the General Manager, participate in sales strategy meetings

• Manage accounts payable to balance cash flow and reputation with suppliers

People

• Direct everyday financial activity, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right staffing numbers

• Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback, and create performance and development goals for colleagues

• Train colleagues to make sure they deliver with compliance and to the standards we expect and have the tools they need to work efficiently

• Recommend or initiate any HR related actions where needed

• Keep connected with key contacts including owners, asset managers, guests, regulatory agencies, and others as needed.

Guest Experience

• Help guests - you’ll be happy to help if someone needs assistance with a request or complaint   

• Make sure all guest bills are accurate

Responsible Business

• Ensure financial control procedures and systems are ethical and legal  

• Distribute outlook and forecast information for departments to identify cost savings

• Minimize waste and reduce slow-moving items

• Other ad-hoc duties – unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done  

ACCOUNTABILITY

Typically supervises a staff of professional and/or clerical accounting positions.

QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Accounting and Finance   

• Three years in hotel accounting or internal audit with one year in a supervisory role

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Must speak fluent English

WHAT WE OFFER:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including an impressive room discount and some of the best training in the business.

The annual salary for this exempt manager role is $90,000-$100,000. This rate is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Houston, Texas.

This is the starting rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may pay more or less than the posted rate, and the rate may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible full-time employees.

You can apply for this role through the link below (or through the internal career site if you are a current employee).

Remarks: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance by always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG Hotels & Resorts gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.  So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognized and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?