Finance Manager in Training (M.I.T.) - San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401k Retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Complimentary staff housing

Employee meals

Paid holidays/vacation/sick days

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts invites applications for a Finance Manager in Training (MIT) at the San Francisco location. This 12–18 month program provides hands-on leadership experience within the Finance Division and exposure to all core areas of hotel finance.

On completion, MITs are prepared for leadership roles in Four Seasons’ Finance organization. The company emphasizes world-class service, innovation, and a rewarding career path in luxury hospitality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Excellent reading, writing & oral proficiency in English.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and a proactive mindset.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel; good computer literacy.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and rollout of new D365 Purchasing System, including training and change management.
• Manage Month-End processes, financial statements, accruals and journal entries; reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations; resolve reconciling items.
• Perform daily and monthly accounting and financial reporting.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and valuation.
• Assist with month-end adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate revenue posting for Room and F&B; collaborate with Shared Services.
• Support payroll, GL, AP and cashiering activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Problem solving

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting or related

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

A sky-high urban retreat reimagined with panoramic bay view. Introducing our second Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco, rising above downtown at 345 California Center. Enjoy unparalleled views from the top 11 floors of this 48-storey landmark providing breathtaking panoramas of the city and the bay. Discover this new Four Seasons experience – steps from Union Square, the Ferry Building and Fisherman’s Wharf, home to Pier 39.

Join Our Team

The Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero seeks a Finance Manager in Training (M.I.T.) to join our talented team! Over a 12–18 month period, participants gain hands‑on experience through departmental and operational leadership assignments, building expertise in all areas of the Finance Division. Through this immersive experience, MITs develop critical thinking, problem‑solving, and a deep understanding of luxury service standards, preparing them for future leadership roles within the Finance division.

This position is designed to give you the tools to accelerate your career and succeed as a Manager for Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of the world’s leading luxury hotel company!

We invite you to join Four Seasons San Francisco at Embarcadero. Our work environment pairs a strong commitment to excellent service and authentic experiences with an emphasis on creativity and innovation. We are looking for individuals with not only the right skills but also the right attitude for the role!

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Lead the implementation and rollout of the new D365 Purchasing System, including pre‑launch planning, manager training, change management, and post‑launch support. Act as the primary liaison for department leaders, facilitating training sessions, guiding teams through the transition, and ensuring successful adoption while maintaining operational continuity.
• Good understanding of Month‑End Process, including but not limited to preparation of financial statements, accruals, and journal entries, maintain reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in established corporate formats, and per generally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepare and coordinate the monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts and all bank reconciliations, ensuring all outstanding reconciling items are investigated and resolved satisfactorily.
• Perform all daily, monthly, and other periodic accounting and financial reporting in an accurate and timely nature.
• Participate in the physical inventory counts and the subsequent accuracy of the count, price, and valuation.
• Assist with month‑end adjustment journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare periodic vacation and medical deduction audits.
• Prepare required backup or work papers to provide analysis and control over the balance sheet and P&L accounts and serve the purpose of internal and external audits.
• Have a working knowledge of all areas in Finance to ensure that coverage can be provided for employees on vacation or leave.
• Be familiar with the program of records control, security, retention, and disposal according to hotel policy and procedures.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned
• Have the ability to direct the efforts, quality, and timeliness of all aspects of the payroll, general ledger, accounts payable, and general cashiering.
• Assist Department Heads and Division Heads in researching any discrepancies or problems highlighted by the daily, weekly, and monthly labor productivity reports.
• Ensure that accurate room revenue is captured, recorded, and posted
• Ensure that accurate F&B outlet revenue, Banquet Food and Beverage Revenue, and F&B Miscellaneous Revenue are fully captured, recorded, and posted.
• Work with Shared Services to complete day‑to‑day tasks.
• To independently manage sections such as Accounts Payable, General Cashier and any other to give a full perspective of how each area works in relation to the full set of accounts in the Hospitality books.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field (preferred)
• Excellent reading, writing & oral proficiency in the English language
• Good organizational skills
• High attention to detail, problem‑solving abilities, and a proactive mindset
• Ability to multitask
• Computer literacy to include MS Word, Excel, and the ability to use e‑mail and the Internet
• Successful candidate must possess legal authorization to work in the United States.

Working at Four Seasons

Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of – an opportunity to build a life‑long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done. In line with our plans for future growth, we are committed to staff levels that are in keeping with our extraordinary staff‑to‑guest ratios. We believe that attitude counts as much as skill. As a result, Four Seasons hires motivated people who we train to perform superbly, while we create an environment where they can flourish. Ultimately, our culture breeds success, and rewards it in many different ways.

Four Seasons offers an award‑winning work environment and an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Hourly Rate: 33.64
• Generous medical, dental & vision insurance plans
• 401k Retirement plan
• 8 weeks of New Parental Leave Pay
• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Paid holidays, vacation & sick days

Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons – visit us:

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Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the ‘EEOC is The Law’ Information poster please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal