ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Hotel Nikko Of San Francisco Inc 150 Powell St; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-deductible Medical Plan

Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits

Dental and Vision Coverage

401K Matching Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

Hotel Nikko San Francisco seeks a seasoned Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll, income auditing, and cashiering, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. You will monitor revenues and expenses, support CFO with annual budgeting and KPI development, and lead a skilled accounting team to achieve financial targets.

Responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and cross-department collaboration to maintain budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• Minimum 10 years accounting experience with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong technical skills and advanced proficiency in MS Excel and other accounting software.
• Thorough knowledge of budgeting and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of hotel innkeeping laws and regulations preferred.
• Ability to direct, coordinate and train accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations (AP, AR, Payroll, Income Auditing, General Cashiering).
• Monitor revenues/expenses and ensure accurate recording per guidelines.
• Assist CFO in preparing and maintaining annual operating budget.
• Develop and monitor departmental KPIs and oversee monthly KPI meetings.
• Lead and motivate accounting staff and maintain strong internal controls.
• Coordinate month-end close, prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Interact with department heads to manage budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and hotel regulations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Job SummaryThe Controller is responsible for overseeing, directing and administering the day to day accounting operations of the hotel in the hotels continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesManage the daily function of the accounting office including AP, AR, Payroll, Income Auditing and General Cashiering while ensuring that the office functions take place efficiently and with proper accuracy.Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording in accordance with HNSF established guidelines. Investigate and critique variance to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement methodologies to managementAssist the CFO in preparing and maintaining the annual operation budget.Assist the CFO in the developing and monitoring of departmental Key Performance Indicators, (KPI’s), oversees monthly KPI Meetings.Provide leadership and motivation to the accounting staff.Maintain property accounting controls such as cash, petty cash, purchase orders and ensure compliance with accounting policies.Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.Work with department heads on understanding their departmental budget and staying inside their budget as well as considering the forecast.Complete the "Month End" process including preparing journal entries for Income, Payroll, Amortizing prepaid items, booking accruals and other items.Respond to and resolve guest and staff difficulties in a courteous, professional and prompt manner.Interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions, particularly interactions with supervisors, subordinates, co-workers and guests in completing assignments, resolving staff and guest complaints.Interpret and comply with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.Responsible for maintaining safety and cleanliness of work area.Required QualificationsBachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting.Previous hotel experience with a minimum of 10 years in accounting experience with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial role.Must possess strong technical skills and have advanced proficiency in MS Excel and other accounting software.Thorough knowledge of budgeting and generally accepted accounting principles.Thorough knowledge of hotel innkeeping laws.Ability to direct and coordinate accounting functions.Ability to train, motivate, evaluate, mentor and direct employees and managers to achieve desired results.Ability to maintain excellent relations with staff.Ability to manage by example.Exceptional oral communication skills to ensure ability to negotiate and persuade guest and staff to achieve results beneficial to the operation of the hotel.Preferred QualificationsAbility to converse calmly with irate guests, superiors and subordinates in sometimes intense emotional situations.Ability to work and complete assignments on time despite frequent stressful, emergency, critical or unusual interruptions.Ability to participate in (and lead when necessary) all departmental and hotel-wide meetings.Hotel Nikko San Francisco is a luxury property located just off Union Square in downtown San Francisco, with 532 guest rooms and suites, 22,000 square feet of meeting and banquet room space, and five food & beverage outlets: 24-hour Room Service, ANZU Restaurant and Lounge, Kanpai Lounge, Imperial Lounge, and Feinstein’s at the Nikko.Our culture is based on 5 Core Values: Service, Collaboration, Credibility, Achievement, and Fun. We are seeking candidates who can deliver the Nikko tradition of outstanding customer service and help us fulfill our Mission of creating “Fantastic Memories” (Subarashii Omoide) to our external and internal guests. Consistently ranked as a "Best Place to Work" and “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” in the SF Bay Area. Hotel Nikko San Francisco offers competitive salaries and a fun and rewarding work environment.Management Benefits:Zero-deductible Medical PlanPre-Tax Commuter and Parking BenefitsDental (PPO/DMO)PTOVisionFloating HolidaysChiropractic and Acupuncture ServicesBirthday PayLong-Term Disability401K Matching ProgramLife Insurance2% Company Profit SharingFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Hotel Nikko San Francisco Management Perks:Friends & Family Rates at Nikko/Okura HotelsReciprocity Rates at Participating HotelsEmployee Discounts in ANZU and Feinstein’s at the NikkoTravel Assistance through Mutual of OmahaFree Employee Dining Room MealsFree Laundry and/or Parking to those who qualifyAccess to Health Club (Nikko Fitness Center, Swimming Pool, Fitness Classes, etc...)Employee Computer Access for Web Browsing and PrintingFitness/Gym ReimbursementEmployee Job Referral ProgramEmployee Recognition Programs and Employee Appreciation EventsDiscounts on the following: Offsite Parking, Personal Dry Cleaning & Laundry, Movie Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Work Safety ShoesImportant Notice:This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time-to-time.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and M/F/V/D“Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.”