Assistant Director of Finance – Luxury Hotel

Accor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor's Los Angeles hotel is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance to partner with the Director of Finance in overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure profitability and compliance. You will work with department heads to deliver robust financial insights and maintain high standards of fiscal responsibility.

The role covers full-cycle accounting, month-end close, tax filings, audits, and staff supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in hotel finance or accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Prior experience in a luxury hotel environment strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Sofitel financial systems and standards (e.g., SunSystems, Opera PMS, BI tools) is a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and hotel accounting software.
• Experience with financial audits and compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Finance in managing the hotel’s full-cycle accounting operations in accordance with the hotel’s financial policies and procedures.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing procedures, ensuring timely submission of financial statements to the company’s regional offices.
• Record and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations, promptly investigating and resolving any discrepancies timely.
• Prepare and reconcile tax payments and reports, addressing discrepancies as needed. Maintain organized records and supporting documentation to ensure accurate and compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings in accordance with city, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee preparation and analysis of financial reports, forecasts, and budgets to support strategic planning and business performance.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements, internal controls, and corporate governance as prescribed by Accor Group Finance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with senior leadership.
• A strong sense of ethics and dedication to compliance with financial laws, policies, and internal controls.
• Supervise, train, and develop the finance team in line with the hotel’s standards of excellence.
• Provide strategic financial insights to department heads and the Executive Committee to optimize revenue and cost management while upholding Sofitel’s luxury service standards.
• Participate in internal and external audits, implementing recommended changes and best practices.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Hotel accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

SunSystems

Opera PMS

BI tools

Job description

Accor's Los Angeles hotel is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance to partner with the Director of Finance in overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure profitability and compliance. You will work with department heads to deliver robust financial insights and maintain high standards of fiscal responsibility.

The role covers full-cycle accounting, month-end close, tax filings, audits, and staff supervision.