Assistant Director of Finance - AccorHotel

Your team and working environment:

Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/ 

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Reporting to the Director of Finance, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department leaders to interpret financial performance, analyze variances, and develop actionable plans to enhance profitability and efficiency.
• Support the preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial performance metrics, forecasts, budgets, and variance reports, providing clear insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in the development and implementation of business strategies that align with financial objectives and support revenue growth, cost management, and operational excellence.
• Participate in the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets, capital expenditure plans, and rolling forecasts in collaboration with the Director of Finance and department heads.
• Ensure compliance with all financial policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements, safeguarding company and owner interests.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheet reconciliations, analysis, and owner reporting, ensuring alignment with corporate standards.
• Manage cash flow and ensure appropriate approvals and documentation for financial transactions, rebates, and adjustments as per company policy.
• Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely responses and the implementation of corrective action plans when needed.
• Contribute to the development of financial knowledge among department leaders, fostering a culture of fiscal responsibility and accountability.
• Other duties as assigned

What is in it for you:

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Complimentary shift meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and Educational Assistance for further development
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability Committee

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:

• Demonstrated knowledge of operational finance within a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools such as Opera, SUN, ADP, Micros, and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, P&L statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to build relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.
• Highly dependable, with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
• Able to balance competing priorities while maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor.
• Empathetic and approachable leadership style, with a focus on mentoring and developing team members.
• You ensure a good communication of the Finance information and maintain excellent relationship and partnership with all the different hotel stakeholders (Owners, Accor Europe Luxury Division, Banks etc.)

Your team and working environment:
A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.

Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  EOE/M/F/D/V