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Sonesta

Assistant Director of Finance

Sonesta, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285


Job Description Summary

The Assistant Director of Finance sets the tone for Sonesta’s Culture of Caring. We expect leaders to focus on creating amazing moments for guests and team members and dig deep to find ways to create success for their team.

The Assistant Director of Finance is responsible for creating and executing business plans that are aligned with the property’s and brand’s business strategies. The responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Finance include planning, organizing, directing and controlling the financial operations while ensuring the security of hotel assets, maximizing the return on investment, providing timely and accurate reporting and analysis of results and integrity of the management information systems in a decentralized accounting environment.

Sonesta managers are charged with providing strategic vision, ensuring tactical execution, actively managing their department to achieve the company’s revenue, profitability goals and objectives.

The ideal candidate has a passion for building and motivating teams that achieve results. Sonesta managers are guest-focused (both internal and external) achievement-oriented leaders.

Position Title:

Assistant Director of Finance

Location:

Sonesta Denver (Downtown)

Department:

Finance

Reports To:

Director of Finance

Type:

Exempt (Salary)

Pay Range:

$93,000 to $99,000 per year

Application Deadline:

September 21st, 2024

Work Environment

Majority of work takes place indoors in an office environment.

Physical Demands

The person in this role may be exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly.

The person in this role may be carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 50lbs and pushing and/or pulling approximately 200lbs.

The person in this role will be frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling and moving about the hotel.

Expected Hours of Work

Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.

Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).

Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.

Travel

Up to 10% travel may be required.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required.

3 to 5 years’ experience in accounting in a hotel environment.

Demonstrated progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance.

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

Ensure compliance with company policies and local standard operating procedures.

Lead in the completion, review and presentation of monthly forecasts, annual operating and capital budgets and business plans prepared by hotel management team.

Prepare accurate, timely and complete monthly financial statements with detailed workpapers and schedules.

Develop and implement local accounting and financial control procedures.

Responsible for risk management to preserve hotel property and reduce potential liability claims.

Ensure hotel complies with all federal, state and local laws and fiscal regulations.

Manage and control receivables, payables, credit, payroll, cash handling and treasury functions.

Distribute outlook and forecast information as an up-to-date management tool.

Collaborate with department managers to provide stakeholders with meaningful explanations for variances to budget.

Maintain insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.

Use financial and operational performance analysis to maximize hotel’s revenue.

Assist operations to improve the accuracy of work schedules and set labor standards.

Comply with record retention as required for audits.

Monitor purchasing/ordering/delivery compliance.

Ensure timely and accurate sales, use and occupancy tax return filing preparation.

Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Track record of delivering exceptional guest and client experience.

Demonstrable expertise in analysis and action taking.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.

Extensive knowledge of hotel and hospitality industry.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Additional Job Description

Pay:

$93,000 to $99,000 per year. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors.

Application Deadline : This job posting will be closed on September 21st, 2024.

WHO WE AREWe are an organization made up of people, thoughts and ideas – all working towards fulfilling our simple mission:

To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality

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We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

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