Regional Accounting Manager

Candlewood Suites; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Match

Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Commuter Benefits

Wellness Program

Hybrid Work Options

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking a Regional Accounting Manager to manage accounting activities for our managed properties. The role includes onboarding new hotels, directing the accounting team, and ensuring timely, accurate financial statements in line with GAAP and HHM standards.

You will collaborate with internal auditors, property management, and the Vice President of Financial Services to drive process improvements, provide onsite training, and ensure SOX compliance across decentralized hotel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Prior supervisory experience in accounting is required.
• Hotel industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial statements for managed properties.
• Develop and implement procedures and provide onsite training to improve accounting efficiency.
• Review and approve property financial statements and monthly packs.
• Act as liaison between internal audit, property management and HHM Accounting management to address control issues and process improvements.
• Train Operations on HHMLP policies and procedures for compliance.
• Analyze financial trends and variances to budgets and forecasts.
• Coordinate with other Regional Accounting Managers and the VP of Financial Services for cross-team alignment.
• Ensure clear written and verbal communication of directions to property accountants.
• Oversee SOX compliance in decentralized hotel accounting teams.
• Assist with internal and external audits and respond to information requests.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with government, company, franchise and ownership requirements.
• Perform other job related duties.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Regional Accounting Manager

Manage and direct the accounting activities with the main objective of preparing timely and accurate accounting records and financial statements for the managed properties in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and established standards. Onboard new hotels and managers to HHM's accounting functions and perform special projects for the Accounting management team.

Your Growth Path

Director of Financial Services -Controller - VP Finance

Your Focus

• Oversee the activities of the accounting team members to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of accounting records and financial statements for the managed properties.
• Develop and implement procedures and provide onsite training to promote the efficient, effective and timely completion of accounting activities by property accountants.
• Review and approval of property financial statements and monthly financial records (monthly packs).
• Act as primary liaison between the internal audit, property management and the HHM Accounting management team to ensure all control issues and process improvements are addressed.
• Communicate with and provide training to the Operations team to assist with compliance of HHMLP Policies and procedures.
• Research and provide analysis and insight into financial trends, operational issues and variances to budgets and forecasts.
• Work closely with other Regional Accounting Managers and the Vice President of Financial Services to ensure effective coordination of activities between Accounting and Operations.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to property accountants.
• Oversee the accounting and internal control functions of the decentralized hotel accounting teams to ensure SOX compliance.
• Assist accounting management team in the establishment, coordination and administration of internal control procedures/policies prescribed in the HHMLP Accounting Policies and Procedure Manual and the Narratives (HHMLP P&P's).
• Assist with both internal and external audits to ensure complete, timely and accurate responses to information requests.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensure compliance and satisfaction of all government, company, franchise and ownership requirements throughout job performance.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Your Background and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Previous Supervisory experience.
• Prior hotel experience preferred.

HHM Hotels Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Hybrid Work Options

Work Environment and Context

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

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability - Hearts That Serve - Only Excellence - Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.