Finance & Business Support Lead (Assistant Director)

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

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.