Senior Accounting Manager: Growth, Leadership & Global Impact

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Accor rates

Learning & Development programs

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Swissôtel Chicago is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to lead the Accounting/Finance department under the Director of Finance. You will build relationships with clients and your team, and oversee labor, month-end, and compliance to deliver accurate financial reporting.

This role requires GAAP expertise, hospitality experience, strong leadership, and the ability to train department heads. You will manage forecasting, budgeting, and closing processes while ensuring accuracy and timely results.

Qualifications

• Precious Accounting knowledge required.
• Previous leadership experience in an accounting role required.
• Experience in the hospitality industry or related field.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications or relevant computer applications required, knowledge of OPERA preferred.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly hotel reporting
• Directly manage the Income Audit position and processes
• Assist the Director of Finance & Assistant Director of Finance with audit compliance, improvements, and have knowledge of all Standard Operating Procedures to guide the necessary department heads and managers.
• Manage the forecasting and budgeting activities and assist/train department leaders
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and credit card receipts tracking
• Assist with the month end close process, including journal entry preparation and analyzing financial information
• Participate in the periodic inventory procedures
• Position coverage for Payroll, A/P, General Cashier, and Income Audit
• Track contracts and ensure compliance and timely renewal
• Manage labor productivity report and weekly productivity meetings
• Ensure financial records and transactions are maintained in compliance with GAAP and company policies and procedures
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Analyze business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and internal process steps. As well as recommending new processes or solutions to business and financial problems
• Actively participate in the departmental colleague engagement efforts
• Follow all safety policies and maintain a safe work environment
• Adhere to all hotel systems and internal controls.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Any other tasks that may be assigned

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Leadership experience

Hospitality industry experience

OPERA knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independence / prioritization

Tools

OPERA

Job description

Swissôtel Chicago is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to lead the Accounting/Finance department under the Director of Finance. You will build relationships with clients and your team, and oversee labor, month-end, and compliance to deliver accurate financial reporting.

This role requires GAAP expertise, hospitality experience, strong leadership, and the ability to train department heads. You will manage forecasting, budgeting, and closing processes while ensuring accuracy and timely results.