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** Director of Hotel Accounting**
** Director of Hotel Accounting**
The **Director of Hotel Accounting (Centralized Services)** is responsible for assisting in supervising an accounting team of approximately 8 employees and is responsible for overseeing the accounting function for approximately 20-30 select service hotels. Successful individual will need a strong background in centralized accounting, have a strong understanding of select service/focused service accounting processes, be able to implement policies and practices to streamline processes and maximize efficiencies.
**Key Duties & Responsibilities**
* Responsible for the centralized accounting team, providing ongoing training, supervision, and performance feedback.
* Responsible for the teams completion of the monthly closing process to ensure reporting deadlines are met as required by the corporate office and management agreements.
* Responsible for the teams completion of cash disbursements and reconciliations.
* Responsible for the teams completion of all balance sheet reconciliations, including periodic reviews.
* Responsible for the teams timely completion of all reports required by regulatory agencies.
* Responsible for conducting semi-annual office audits to maintain a strong internal controls and ensure compliance.
* Responsible for ensuring successful internal audit, external audits, and SOX compliance.
* Responsible for maintaining excellent relations with ownership groups, corporate office, hotel staff, and outside firms/vendors
* Responsible for attending ownership meetings as required.
* Must be able to balance accounting knowledge with effective leadership skills in strategic planning regarding staff, process improvements, and system enhancements.
* Assist Vice President of Hotel Accounting & Finance, Vice President of Centralized Accounting and Chief Operating Officer in short- and long-term strategy planning to assist hotels in achieving budgeted results.
* Responsible in aiding the General Managers in forecasting and budgeting.
* Review analysis of accounting activities, costs, operations, and forecast data in relation to property and company goals.
* Responsible for directly performing duties of team members when required due to vacancy or extended leaves.
**Education/ Experience**:
* Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required
* 3-5 years experience in the hospitality industry in a centralized accounting environment as a Director or in an Area position with oversight of a team
**Other Requirements**
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and other applicable programs
* Proven administrative and leadership skills
* Effective oral and written communication skills
* The ability to perform multiple tasks and maintain flexibility with priorities
* Proficiency in training, coaching, and counseling abilities
* Proven ability to manage resources effectively
* Proven ability to effectively identify and solve problems within specified time constraints
* Demonstrated proficiency to objectively analyze and prioritize complex challenges
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required along with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities.
* Knowledgeable with current hospitality accounting procedures and GAAP
* Ability in building strong relationships with other disciplines throughout the company
* Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley
* Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
* Ability to present information and respond to questions from all stakeholders
* Exceptional time management skills and ability to multi-task
* Position based in Fairfax, VA
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