Director of Finance & Business Support

SOFITEL; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401K

Discounted rates (Accor worldwide)

Learning programs

Career growth

Planet 21 CSR

Job summary

Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square seeks a Director of Finance & Business Support to lead the accounting department and drive financial reporting, controls, and performance across the property.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will recruit and develop a high-performing team, ensure accurate month-end close, and collaborate on budgets, forecasts and strategic plans within a luxury hotel context.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in English.
• Professional designation or degree with specialization in Accounting or enrolled in a recognized accounting program.
• Minimum of 3 years hotel accounting experience at a senior level.
• Proven leadership and coaching skills to develop a motivated team.
• Familiarity with hotel systems and software including GFS/SUN, OneStream, Office, Opera.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day operations of accounting department.
• Develop an engaged, service driven team of accounting professionals.
• Recruit, develop and motivate the accounting group.
• Assist in preparing financial statements per policy and SOX regulations.
• Interpret and analyze revenue, payroll and expenses for departments.
• Represent the accounting office in meetings with leadership and ownership.
• Maintain accounts and controls for accurate reports and statements.
• Ensure clean internal and external audit reports.
• Post journal entries and complete month-end processes.
• Monitor month-end reconciliations and analyses.
• Lead annual operating & capital budgets and forecasts.
• Coordinate timely management reports and ensure system integration.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial analysis

Staff development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

GFS/SUN

OneStream

Microsoft Office

Opera

Silverware

Delphi

Job description

• Compensation: USD 165,000 - USD 180,000 - yearly

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in a world where life beats faster.

Job Description

Director of Finance & Business Support

Lead & motivate your team through strong accounting and communication skills. Our Director of Finance & Business Support will possess a professional understanding of systems, business and analytics. Supporting and uplifting the Finance & Accounting department will be essential to your success.

What is in it for you:

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K

Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide

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

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Oversee day to day operations of accounting department

Develop an engaged, enthusiastic and service driven team of accounting professionals.

Recruit, develop and motivate the accounting group

Assist in the preparation of financial operating statements and reports in accordance with Corporate Policy and Procedure and SOX regulations.

Assist departments in the interpretation, orientation, training and analysis of revenue, payroll and expense matters.

Represent the accounting office in all employee, leadership, corporate and ownership meetings

Maintain system of accounts and controls, providing accurate data necessary for all required accounting reports and statements.

Actively involved in ensuring clean internal and external audit reports.

Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring efficient completion of all month-end functions for review

Monitor, supervise and prepare month-end balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis

Lead and organize the creation of the Annual Operating & Capital Budgets, Strategic Plan, and Monthly Operating Forecasts

Coordinate and ensure that all daily, semi-monthly and monthly management reports are issued on a timely and accurate basis.

Ensure there is effective utilization and integration of hotel and accounting technology systems, including software applications, current and future.

Participate in Senior Duty Manager schedule, rotating with other senior managers of the hotel throughout the year.

Actively contribute to hotel overall leadership and direction.

Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.

Professional designation or acceptable university degree with an appropriate specialization in Accounting or enrolled in a recognized accounting program with progression to 4th or 5th level.

Minimum of 3 years hotel accounting experience and previous accounting experience at a senior level.

Proven leadership and coaching skills with a track record of developing a highly motivated and cross-trained group of progressive accounting professionals.

Familiarity with hotel operating systems and software, including GFS/SUN, OneStream, Microsoft Office, Silverware, Opera and Dephi.

Excellent administrative, interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

Your team and working environment:

Opportunity to work with a diverse group, representative of over 20 countries worldwide

Experienced group of individuals to train and hone innate skills and abilities

Note: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is unable to assist with work authorization.

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

• Opportunity to work with a diverse group, representative of over 20 countries worldwide
• Experienced group of individuals to train and hone innate skills and abilities
• You may be required to work rotating mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends. Submission of your application to Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square indicates that you are able to meet these requirements as needed.

Note: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is unable to assist with work authorization.