Aimbridge Corporate - Central Accounting Senior Manager

Aimbridge Hospitality; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality, LLC seeks a Corporate Central Accounting Senior Manager to oversee centralized accounting for managed properties. The role emphasizes policy development, internal controls, and leadership across the Property Accounting team.

Requirements include a BA/BA in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred, and experience in hospitality or real estate. Strong communication and project-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Strong leadership, coordination and coaching skills.
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent communication and interviewing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and think analytically.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Aimbridge Employee Handbook policies.
• Supervise the Property Accounting department's financial and operating performance and set annual goals.
• Oversee staff accountants and relationships with internal clients and property general managers.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and internal controls for property accounting areas.
• Coordinate responses to internal and external audits and ensure timely financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Coaching

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Aimbridge Corporate - Central Accounting Senior Manager

Schedule Full time

Job Type Regular

Description

The Senior Manager of Property Accounting is responsible for the centralized accounting processes of the managed properties. The position is responsible for ensuring proper functioning of the department through direct oversight and development, implementation and monitoring of appropriate policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years in public accounting and/or accounting management, preferably in the hospitality or real estate industry.
• Requires extensive knowledge of all areas of hotel accounting and finance.
• Strong leadership, coordination and coaching skills.
• Requires thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Strong communication and interviewing skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects, simultaneously.
• Strong critical thinking/analytical ability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to the policies outlined in the Aimbridge Employee Handbook.
• Supervise the financial and operating performance of the Aimbridge Property Accounting department and prepare annual goals, objectives and strategies for the department.
• Oversee distribution of responsibilities and performance of Staff Accountants.
• Oversee relationships with Property Accounting internal clients including Corporate and Shared Services.
• Oversee relationships between property general managers and Staff Accountants to ensure information is provided timely and accurately in both directions.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Aimbridge Regional Managers, including all interactions, processes and workflow necessary to ensure that property-level financial results are accurately communicated.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures and systems of internal control for each Property Accounting functional area.
• Coordinate responses to internal and external audit groups.
• Continually assess the scope, quality and efficiency of services provided to internal stakeholders, Property GMs, Regional Managers and Owners.
• Oversee implementation and adherence to Aimbridge document management and retention policies.
• Perform bi-annual review of Property Accounting systems of record to ensure appropriateness of end-user permissions and roles.
• Supervise daily and period-closing activities and provide guidance to Staff Accountants during the process:
• Review and approve bank and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Oversee resolution of accounting discrepancies and issues
• Review and approve property financial reports and analysis
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial statements through review and ensuring monthly closing steps have been performed completely and accurately
• Finalize management and owner reports for the investor reporting function
• Oversee property onboarding and off-boarding protocols.
• Participate in meetings and on committees as requested by supervisors.
• Oversee annual staff performance assessment.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.
• Develop and maintain appropriate key performance indicators (kpi's) to aid in financial statement analysis and understanding.
• Oversee staff development, ensuring training checklists are fully utilized and updated as needed.

PROPERTY INFORMATION:
At Aimbridge, hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. As the world's leading global hospitality management company, we are dedicated to being the most trusted hotel operator and employer in the industry. With a portfolio of over 80 respected hotel brands and a commitment to creating exceptional guest experiences, we focus on strong relationships with our partners and creating a strong culture for our team members. Join us in setting the new standard for hospitality excellence, where trust is the foundation of our success story.