Assistant Director, Finance

Shea Properties; Sun Lakes (AZ); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (120 hours/year)

7 paid holidays

Job summary

BlueStar Resort & Golf is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance to lead accounting operations, safeguard assets, and deliver accurate financial reporting. You will assist the Director of Finance, recruit talent, and drive profitability while maintaining guest service standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Admin, 5+ years in ledger accounting with leadership, and hospitality experience, with flexibility for evenings/weekends and occasional travel to club

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Minimum of five years’ general ledger accounting experience with leadership roles.
• Prior hospitality experience required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial forecasting/budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Assist Director of Finance with treasury controls and budgeting models.
• Recruit and develop staff; monitor performance goals.
• Prepare financial statements and schedules; ensure billing/credit standards.
• Review tax returns for compliance; manage routine audits.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Leadership

Hospitality experience

GAAP knowledge

Budget forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

QuickBooks

JD Edwards

Job description

IronOaks at Sun Lakes

Comprised of two interconnected neighborhoods - Ironwood and Oakwood - the community is among the most desirable retirement destinations in the Valley thanks to its combination of mature landscape, diverse amenities, and in-town location. The community features two fabulous clubhouses, 45 holes of golf, fitness, tennis & pickleball, softball, pools, trails, and much more.

Where:

Located in towns of Chandler & Sun Lakes, Arizona

Pay:

$105,000-$110,000 Annual

Benefits:

New management full-time team members working 30 hours or more per week, will be eligible for the Company medical, dental and life insurance plans the first of the month following the first day of full-time employment.

Full-Time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Time Off (“PTO”) in accordance with the Company policy at a rate of 120 hours per year.

Full-Time team members are eligible for 7 paid holidays annually.

All team members 21 years and older are eligible to participate in the J.F. Shea Co., Inc. 401(k) plan after completion of 30 days of service.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Assistant Director of Finance has key leadership responsibility in overseeing accounting and financial activities to include, but not limited to, safeguarding of assets and preparation of financial reports, and staff recruitment and development. The position assists the Director of Finance in all financial operations, while delivering outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate the core values and mission of BlueStar Resort & Golf (BSGR) to support the achievement of company goals.


• Manage the accounting operation, including special projects.


• Participate in staff recruitment and development.


• Develop and monitor team member performance goals; provide supervision and professional development; recognize and reward high performance.


• Administer and monitor annual budgets to ensure they are within the established financial goals.


• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts; document business transactions.


• Assist Director of Finance with internal daily audits of treasury controls and monitoring of budgeting models.


• Prepare financial reports; prepare utilities and telephone accruals; monitor records of inventory, and ensure compliance with all established billing and credit standards.


• Review and approve tax returns to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.


• Assign duties and examine work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.


• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Must be highly customer oriented and responsive with high need for closure.


• Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.


• Strong team-building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.


• Must be role model and able to live our BlueStar core values:
  
  
  • Honesty and Integrity
  
  
  • Respect for the Individual
  
  
  • Teamwork
  
  
  • Competitive Spirit
  
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.


• Minimum of five years’ experience in general ledger accounting, with two years in key leadership/supervisory positions.


• Prior hospitality experience required.


• Computer literate with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.


• Quick Books and JD Edwards accounting software is highly desirable.


• Understanding of GAAP guidelines (general accepted accounting principles) as they apply to the position.


• Ability to understand financial analysis.


• High competency in financial forecasting and budget administration with ability to create and maintain effective financial accountability to the company and ownership.


• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.


• Must have strategic planning, change management, problem-solving, decision-making, delegation, time management, supervisory and employee development skills.


• Must have strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, with excellent customer services skills and an ability to respond to the needs and requests of coworkers and clients.


• Must be able to consistently achieve high work standards; attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.


• Must demonstrate initiative, with an ability to think, work, solve practical problems, and make independent decisions based on sound judgment.


• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.


• This position requires a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends, with limited travel to Club sites for training purposes.


• Valid driver’s license is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position operates in a professional indoor office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, copy and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear, sit or stand for extended periods of time, walk or be able to move around the office space, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, bend, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

BLUESTAR RESORT & GOLF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER