Assistant Director of Finance

Fairmont Dallas is looking for a dynamic individual to lead the Finance team and to provide an innovative approach to service and practices.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance department including payroll accounts
• receivable accounts payable general cashier and purchasing/receiving
• Lead and manage the Finance and Purchasing departments and ensure SOP compliance and
• service standards are followed
• Train coach counsel motivate encourage and discipline departmental employees
• providing constructive feedback to enhance performance
• Lead and actively participate in the recruiting process
• Roll out annual SOP training and verify compliance in advance of the annual SAQ
• Prepare and compile annual internal audit pre-work & supporting documents
• Manage the Centralized Accounting Service Delivery outsourcing process and ensure timely
• A/P payments revenue accounts are accurately stated and settlements are in balance and timely
• With the Regional Director of Finance develop and manage key relationships to provide
• financial support and understanding of short and long-term financial plans including the
• monthly forecast annual budget & departmental expense initiatives
• Recommend strategies to continually improve effectiveness of the business or financial
• management
• Lead the preparation of the financial statements within the corporate closing schedule and
• according to the Accor SOP
• Guide managers to understand the process within the SOP & CASD context to effectively
• perform their tasks in a timely and accurate manner and to ensure the integrity of the
• Financial Statements
• Contribute to the analysis and interpretation of the financial results including cost of sales
• labor productivity average check ADR and other operating metrics
• Assist in developing the business acumen of the leadership team at all levels to ensure they
• understand their impact on the business as a whole as they participate in the procurement
• forecasting P&L expense management & labor processes to drive performance
• Maintain and prepare balance sheet analyses on a monthly basis with full supporting detail
• Manage and maximize working capital cash flow and projections on a monthly basis
• Preparation of monthly Accor and owner reporting
• Maintain successful treasury cash management as set forth in the SOP manual
• Ensure compliance with management agreements contracts and legal
• documents. Understanding how those documents translate into financial responsibilities and
• how they may effect both the hotels and Corporates financial position
• Other duties as required

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• Bachelors or masters degree in business Finance or relevant field of work or an equivalent
• combination of education and work-related experience
• Hospitality Industry Experience preferred
• Previous leadership experience in a similar role required
• 5 years progressive work-related experience in multiple areas of accounting and/or capital
• projects management and reporting financial and/or business analysis accounting or a related area with 3 years managing teams and/or significantly complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of finance budgeting compliance accounting processes and regulations
• along with demonstrated knowledge of management standards and techniques and GAAP
• regulations and procedures
• Experience with accounting systems or similar financial software for the purpose of financial
• reporting analysis and presentation.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including Advanced Excel necessary
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Must be able to clearly convey information and ideas including complex or technical issues
• to address all levels within the organization
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and
• accurately
• Must work well in stressful high-pressure situations
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating identifying
• and solving problems as necessary
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information data etc. from disparate sources
• and consider adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Business Finance or relevant field of work or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Hospitality Industry experience preferred
• Previous leadership experience in a similar role required
• 5 years progressive work related experience in multiple areas of accounting and/or capital projects management and reporting financial and/or business analysis accounting or a related area with 3 years managing teams and/or significant complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of finance budgeting compliance accounting processes and regulations along with demonstrated knowledge of management standards and techniques and GAAP regulations and procedures
• Experience with accounting systems or similar financial software for the purpose of financial reporting analysis and presentation.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and problem solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including Advanced Excel necessary
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Must be able to clearly convey information and ideas including complex or technical issues to address all levels within the organization
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
• Must work well in stressful high pressure situations
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating identifying and solving problems as necessary
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information data etc. from disparate sources and consider adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you:

• Paid time off
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance 401K
• Complimentary Shift Meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academy designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities such as Planet 21
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time