Assistant Director, Finance & Business Support (January 2027 start)

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rates

Learning programs

Career growth opportunities

CSR initiatives

Health care plans

Job summary

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is seeking an experienced Finance professional to lead the Accounting department under the Director of Finance in Sonoma. This role focuses on accurate financial records, month-end close, and timely reporting in a luxury hospitality setting.

You will supervise daily accounting activities, prepare journal entries, ensure policy compliance, and assist in audits, payroll, and revenue/expense recording while maintaining exceptional guest service standards.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in accepted accounting practices and principles.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications and relevant computer applications.
• University/College degree in a related discipline preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
• Highly responsible and reliable with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on Guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
• Highly responsible & reliable.
• Works well under pressure in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service.
• Supervise the day to day activities of the Accounting department including Receiving and Stores; ensuring all standards are followed.
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring efficient completions of month-end functions.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Monitor, supervise and prepare month-end balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis.
• Coordinate and ensure that all daily reports are issued timely and accurately.
• Monitor the accounting control procedures.
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs.
• Participate in the recruitment and training of new Colleagues supervisors.
• Assist in the financial audit preparation.
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording of revenues and expenses.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Follow all safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Under pressure

Guest focus

Problem solving

Education

University degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Accounting software

Job description

Company Description

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• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide, including Fairmont Hotels
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 and our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives
• Competitive and flexible Health Care Benefit Plans to meet you and your family's unique needs

Vacation Benefits after 90 days, 401k match at 100% of first 4% of contributions

Job Description

The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is the ultimate elegant oasis, blessed by natural mineral hot springs in the Sonoma Valley. An idyllic, world famous wine growing region abundant with local products, our resort is designed to exude the California Wine Country experience

Reporting to the Director of Finance, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Supervise the day to day activities of the Accounting department including Receiving and Stores; ensuring all standards are followed
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring efficient completions of month-end functions
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Monitor, supervise and prepare month-end balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis
• Coordinate and ensure that all daily reports are issued timely and accurately
• Monitor the accounting control procedures
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
• Participate in the recruitment and training of new Colleagues supervisors
• Assist in the financial audit preparation
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording of revenues and expenses
• Follow departmental policies and procedures
• Follow all safety policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in accepted accounting practices and principles required
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications and relevant computer applications required
• University/College degree in a related discipline preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible and reliable with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on Guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Works well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to focus attention on guests needs, remaining calm and courteous at all time

Salary Range

$85,320 - $113,700

Additional Information

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, an elegant Spanish mission-style Inn, boasts exceptional accommodation in the heart of Wine Country. As one big team, community of service professionals, we come together and work with a common purpose to welcome, connect and serve others.

Visa Requirements

Applicants must be able to provide proof that they are legally able to work in the United States.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.