Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking an energetic, experienced, and hands on
Complex Assistant Director of Finance to join our teams at the
Hoxton Portland and Hoxton Downtown LA! This position will sit in Portland and will be expected to travel about 30% of the time.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments.
- Lead and direct the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting and cost accounting.
- Develop, improve and issue timely monthly financial records for executive management team and Corporate Office.
- Ensure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals.
- Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures, programs, capital expenditures, products costing, etc.
- Manage commercial banking relationships to facilitate an appropriate credit resource under highly competitive terms.
- Interface with outside audit firms(s), banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies, and collection agencies.
- Provide visionary, strategic and functional leadership on behalf of finance and accounting across the organization, in accordance with strategic objectives.
- Actively serve as a key member of the executive leadership team.
- Perform various other duties as assigned in order to meet company objectives.
- Any other job duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
- 2 years of corporate accounting management experience, hotel and restaurant experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI).
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Strong leadership skills
- Detail oriented; strives for excellence in all assignments
- Excellent time management skills
- Knowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect the accounting department
- Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
- Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process
- Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Must be able to apply mathematical operations to tasks
- Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office programs, with most proficiency in Excel
- Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to maintain compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations
- Maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data
*The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.
