Director of Finance - DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Logan Airport Chelsea
Chelsea, MA 02150
About the Job
The Controller will oversee the accounting functions at multiple properties (Chelsea & Woburn) and maintain accounting standards within established policies and procedures. Ensuring excellence in the day-to-day financial accounting, reporting, analytical and planning functions, as well as the integration of best practices. Assist in the development of organizational talent and capacity of corporate Accounting/Finance Department, by which to support the company's aggressive growth plans.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Included, but not limited to, are the following: other duties may be assigned.
- Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments and entities.
- Extensive Consolidated Balance Sheet Review and Reconciliation
- Lead and direct the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, fixed asset records, general accounting.
- Prepare monthly and weekly cash flow forecast.
- Develop, improve, and issue timely monthly consolidated financial records for executive management team.
- Ensure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals.
- Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures, programs, capital expenditures, products costing, etc.
- Interface with outside audit firms(s), banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies, and collection agencies.
- Assist in providing visionary, strategic and functional leadership on behalf of finance and accounting across the organization, in accordance with strategic objectives.
- Perform various other duties as assigned in order to meet company objectives
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will supervise 3-5 accountants and must be proactive in defining roles and accountabilities, as well as in evaluating, mentoring, coaching and counseling members of the assigned properties’ finance teams. Sets a positive example and is a great motivator of people around key objectives.
Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance plus 3+ years of accounting experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None required
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Strong written and verbal communication skills
REASONING / ORGANIZATION
Possess strong organizational skills, must be multi-task and detailed oriented, and have a track record of meeting deadlines and delivering on goals