Assistant Director of Finance

at  White Lodging Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University

Summary:
The Assistant Director of Finance manages the day to day operation of the Accounting office. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting, audit and control, and cash controls.
Responsibilities
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- Oversees the AP and Cash functions.
- Oversees General Cashier and Income Auditor.
- Processes daily sales upload in TM1 and reviews for accuracy.
- Ensures compliance with all Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI).
- Assists Director of Finance and department heads in the interpretation and analysis of financial data, recommending courses of action to maximize hotel profitability.
- Maintains a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability and manage business risks. Ensures compliance with all appropriate and required Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.
- Leverages technology and effectively uses information systems and tools to generate financial reports.
- Reviews audit issues and makes corrections as necessary.
- Monitors systems to ensure accuracy of data (e.g., outlet menu prices) and support the achievement of revenue goals.
- Ensures tax rates used for sales/use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued. Documents tax exempt transactions.
- Ensures hotel permits, licenses and if applicable vendor contracts are current.
- Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
Other Information

SKILLS

• Understanding of hotel accounting processes including AP, AR, GL, and cash.
• Understanding of Front office accounting processes including PMS, POS, Guest Ledger, and Audit.
• Understanding of Accounting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Internal Control Best Practices.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• An intermediate ability to use standard software applications and hotel systems.
• Strong skills in communication, problem solving, organization, and employee relations.
• Knowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect the accounting department.
• Understanding of purchasing and inventory controls.
• Ability to troubleshoot technology related issues.
• Effective decision making skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Ability to influence department managers in procedural issues & requirements.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 2 years of experience in hotel accounting is preferred.

Please refer the Job description for details