Associate Director of Finance - Hotel Zelos - Sage Hospitality

Why us?:

Join the Sage Hospitality team today at Hotel Zelos as our new Associate Director of Finance!

 

Work Where You Belong! Hotel Zelos, a futuristic, fashion-forward oasis that fuses sleek lines and sophisticated style. Crisp, cool, and clean design and stylish onsite dining create a craveable retreat in the heart of the city. Indulge your vices in Hotel Zelos’ acclaimed fifth-floor sanctuary, Dirty Habit, where craft cocktails pair perfectly with light bites. Lounge in the expansive dining room or outside on the heated rooftop patio.

 

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

 

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Job Overview:

Our Associate Director of Finance is responsible for the supervision and coordination of the Accounting Operations in the hotel to ensure accurate, timely and consistent reporting in accordance with policies and procedures, Federal, State and local laws and regulations.  They assist and support the Area Director of Finance in maintaining control over income, expenses and the assets and liabilities of the hotel. The position is additionally responsible for the daily operation of Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Income Journal, General Cashiering, Taxes and internal controls and may recommend and implement operational changes.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cashier and Night Audit employees; interview, recommend hiring, train, develop, empower, schedule, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communications and recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.
• Supervise the daily accounting operations ensuring compliance with the SOPs and Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
• Analyze and reconcile all general ledger accounts and bank statements to ensure financial information is available and accurate.
• Prepare financial statements and reports to ensure accurate, timely information is available for management.
• Assist in the compilation and preparation of the annual budget, forecasts, taxes and other financial reports to provide support thus ensuring accurate, timely information is available for management and owners.
• Train, monitor and coordinate the implementation and maintenance of financial and cash controls and information flow throughout the other departments in the hotel to ensure compliance, accurate records and minimize liabilities, losses and expenses.
• Resolve problems and ensure maintenance of the accounting systems and equipment to ensure smooth operations.
• Analyze and be familiar with tenants, leases and rent reports and ensure hotel is in compliance with hotel leases and management contracts.
• Has a fiduciary responsibility to company and management.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Director of Finance in his/her absence.
• All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications:

Education/Formal Training

• A four-year college degree (accounting preferred) or equivalent education/experience.

Experience

• One to two years of employment in hospitality management or hospitality accounting.

 Knowledge/Skills

• Requires knowledge of all the functions performed by the subordinate reporting directly or indirectly to the Area Director of Finance.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the accounting, finance and hospitality professions. Requires experiential knowledge for management of people and complex problems.
• Requires ability to analyze activities or information involving some original data manipulation or interpretation to arrive at logical conclusions.
• Ability to make decisions guided by established policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate so as to provide information and services, supervisory skills.
• In addition to these fundamental requirements, an Associate Director of Finance must also be knowledgeable in the following areas: Bank Reconciliations, Preparation of State and Federal Reports, Training of Accounting staff employees, Conducting or participating in meetings, Analysis of Balance Sheet Accounts, Preparation of Journal entries, closing the books and preparing the Balance, Sheet Package, Interviewing and evaluation of applicants as well as current employees
• Excellent hearing required to train and deal with management, employees.
• Excellent vision required to read reports, computer, etc.
• Excellent speech communication skills required to train and deal with management, employees.
• Excellent comprehension and literacy required for reports, computers, ledgers, etc.

 

Employer will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner with the local ordinance.

 

EOE.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matching 401k, Sage Independence Plan for Time Off, Hotel & Restaurant Discounts and more!

Salary:USD $90,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Hr.