Hotel Senior Accounting Manager

HHM Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO

401k Match

Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Wellness Program

Professional Development

Referral Bonus

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to lead property accounting across a cluster of newly opened hotels. You will ensure timely GAAP-compliant financial statements, supervise decentralized teams, and provide training on accounting policies.

The role requires hotel industry experience, a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance, and strong analytical skills. You will collaborate with VP Finance, manage audits, and drive process improvements across properties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Experience in hotel accounting or hospitality finance is preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly balance sheet packs for decentralized properties and prepare standardized reports for VP Finance.
• Develop procedures and training to streamline accounting activities across properties.
• Provide on-site support to accounting teams during coverage gaps and turnover.
• Handle day-to-day requests from property Controllers and staff.
• Provide financial analysis for individual properties or hotel portfolios.
• Assist with hotel transitions and onboarding of property teams in accounting.
• Support internal and external audits with timely information requests.
• Coordinate with Regional Directors of Accounting, Controllers, and VP of Financial Services.
• Oversee records management and destruction as required.
• Ensure compliance with government, company, franchise, and ownership requirements.
• Maintain safe work practices in line with MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Hotel industry experience

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

GAAP knowledge

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Senior Accounting Manager

HHM Hotels is looking for a well-versed Senior Accounting Manager to guide property accounting processes within a cluster of newly opened hotels. In this role, you will be preparing timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and established standards. Provide training to property accounting professionals to achieve highest level of financial compliance in regards to company accounting policies and procedures.

Potential Career Path

Property Assistant Director of Finance/Controller – Property Director of Finance/Controller – Regional Director of Accounting

Essential Job Functions

• Review the monthly balance sheet packs of decentralized properties to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of accounting records and financial statements to review with the V.P. of Finance and then develop a standardized report of any issues or concerns to the property Controller/Director of Finance.
• Develop and implement procedures and necessary training to promote the efficient, effective and timely completion of accounting activities by decentralized property accountants.
• Perform on-site task force assignments during lapse of coverage within accounting teams. In addition support regional accounting teams as deemed necessary due to turnover/PTO.
• Handle day to day requests from property Controllers and on-property staff.
• Provide financial analysis as required for individual properties or hotel portfolios.
• Assist with hotel transitions in and out of the portfolio and on-boarding/training of property teams in accounting disciplines.
• Assist with both internal and external audits to ensure complete, timely and accurate responses to information requests.
• Work closely with Regional Directors of Accounting, Controllers and the Vice President of Financial Services to ensure effective coordination of activities between Accounting and Operations.
• Provide oversight of records management including organization and coordinate destruction of records as necessary.
• Ensure compliance and satisfaction of all government, company, franchise and ownershiprequirements throughout job performance.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other job related duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• Previous hotel experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Experience administering web-based training preferred.

HHM Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Travel Discounts
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Referral Bonus Program

Work Environment and Context

• Requires sitting for extended periods, use of hands and fingers to operate computers and keyboards.
• Occasional travel is necessary.

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