The Senior Manager of Property Accounting is responsible for the centralized accounting processes of the managed properties. The position is responsible for ensuring proper functioning of the department through direct oversight and development, implementation and monitoring of appropriate policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Certified Public Accountant preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years in public accounting and/or accounting management, preferably in the hospitality or real estate industry.
- Requires extensive knowledge of all areas of hotel accounting and finance.
- Strong leadership, coordination and coaching skills.
- Requires thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong communication and interviewing skills.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects, simultaneously.
- Strong critical thinking/analytical ability.
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Adhere to the policies outlined in the Aimbridge Employee Handbook.
- Supervise the financial and operating performance of the Aimbridge Property Accounting department and prepare annual goals, objectives and strategies for the department.
- Oversee distribution of responsibilities and performance of Staff Accountants.
- Oversee relationships with Property Accounting internal clients including Corporate and Shared Services.
- Oversee relationships between property general managers and Staff Accountants to ensure information is provided timely and accurately in both directions.
- Establish and maintain relationships with Aimbridge Regional Managers, including all interactions, processes and workflow necessary to ensure that property-level financial results are accurately communicated.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures and systems of internal control for each Property Accounting functional area.
- Coordinate responses to internal and external audit groups.
- Continually assess the scope, quality and efficiency of services provided to internal stakeholders, Property GMs, Regional Managers and Owners.
- Oversee implementation and adherence to Aimbridge document management and retention policies.
- Perform bi-annual review of Property Accounting systems of record to ensure appropriateness of end-user permissions and roles.
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- Supervise daily and period-closing activities and provide guidance to Staff Accountants during the process:
- Review and approve bank and balance sheet account reconciliations
- Oversee resolution of accounting discrepancies and issues
- Review and approve property financial reports and analysis
- Ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial statements through review and ensuring monthly closing steps have been performed completely and accurately
- Finalize management and owner reports for the investor reporting function
- Oversee property onboarding and off-boarding protocols.
- Participate in meetings and on committees as requested by supervisors.
- Oversee annual staff performance assessment.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.
- Develop and maintain appropriate key performance indicators (kpi's) to aid in financial statement analysis and understanding.
- Oversee staff development, ensuring training checklists are fully utilized and updated as needed.
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