Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager

Aimbridge Hospitality

$90K — $120K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a minimum of 5 years accounting experience required.
  • Hospitality and/or Real Estate accounting experience preferred.
  • Public accounting experience preferred.
  • Prior SEC experience is desired.
  • CPA certification is required.
  • Proficient with general ledger systems and MS Excel.
  • Strong managerial, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Determine the impact of new accounting standards and assist in internal education efforts.
  • Provide technical accounting expertise in various GAAP-related transactions such as revenue recognition and hedge accounting.
  • Manage the annual external audit and timely respond to auditor inquiries.
  • Review contracts and draft company accounting positions on technical issues.
  • Coordinate with valuation specialists on acquisitions and compensation-related matters.
  • Enhance internal controls over financial reporting and accounting processes.
  • Serve as a resource for Corporate Accounting peers in technical matters.
  • Identify and implement process improvements for accuracy and efficiency.

Benefits

  • Join a leading global hospitality management company.
  • Opportunity to work in a trusted brand with over 80 hotel brands.
  • Encouragement of creativity and independent thinking within the workplace.
  • A focus on hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing team members.
  • Commitment to a strong team culture and values.
Full Job Description
The Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager is part of Aimbridge's Technical Accounting group that is part of the overall Corporate Accounting group. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least 5 years of hands-on accounting experience is required.
  • Hospitality and/or Real Estate accounting experience is preferred.
  • Public accounting experience is preferred.
  • Prior SEC experience is desired.
  • CPA certification is required.
  • Proficient with general ledger systems, MS Excel and other analytical tools.
  • Highly motivated individual that works well in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong managerial and organizational skills.
  • Strong critical thinking/analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical accounting issues with senior leaders and external auditors both verbally and in writing.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Determine the impact of new and proposed accounting standards issued by the SEC and FASB and assist in education efforts within the Company
  • Provide technical accounting expertise and application of GAAP related to transactions involving acquisitions, hedge accounting, leasing, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, goodwill, intangible assets, and joint ventures
  • Manage the Aimbridge annual external audit of the books and records of the company. Respond to Auditor inquiries completely, accurately and timely.
  • Review of contracts and agreements, advising on technical accounting issues and drafting company accounting positions
  • Coordination with valuation specialists as needed related to goodwill, intangible assets, stock-based compensation, and purchase price accounting for acquisitions
  • Further develop internal controls over financial reporting and accounting processes
  • Ensure Company financial records are maintained in compliance with Company policies and US GAAP.
  • Serve as a resource for Corporate Accounting peers in technical accounting to consult as needed.
  • Proactively identify and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
  • Hire, develop, retain and direct high-performing team members in a manner that promotes trust and collaboration and consistently achieves business goals.
  • Demonstrate leadership and management in a manner that positively motivates and supports company values, policies and ethical procedures.
  • Create an environment that allows for creativity and fosters independent thinking.
  • Proactively establish priorities and ensure consistent and timely follow through.


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