Ace Hotel Brooklyn Looking for Assistant Director of Finance at Brooklyn, NY Full Time

SUMMARY

Together with the Director of Finance, supervise and direct all financial activities of the hotel, safeguard assets and prepare all financial reports in accordance with GAAP.

CORE FOCUS & RESPONSIBILITIES (Includes but are not limited to the following)

Oversee all activities of the accounting and finance department to ensure optimal performance

Interview, select, train, appraise, coach, counsel and discipline the accounting and finance team members according to Ace standards

Represent the Director of Finance in their absence

Advise and cooperate with other departments to develop and improve operational and financial matters

Liaise with other departments to communicate the needs of the accounting and finance department

Monitor departmental internal controls and create and implement standard operating procedures as necessary

Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts on a monthly basis

Direct month end processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements

Perform analytical reviews and explain/research variances

Oversee monthly forecast preparation and assist with annual budget preparation

Assist with internal and external audits

Ensures proper, timely payment of fees for licenses, permits, regulatory contracts and insurance policies

Review sales tax returns to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

Monitor records of inventory to control accuracy of supply distribution

Cover other accounting team members during absences

Ensure compliance with hotel and corporate policies and procedures

Performs special projects as needed on an ongoing basis

QUALIFICATIONS

Four year degree in accounting or finance

Four plus years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Exceptional interpersonal skills with an empathetic heart

Excellent coaching and mentoring skills

Must be able to prepare financial statements including cash flows and forecasts and analyze the results

Should be comfortable with reviewing regulatory and legal documents as they pertain to the role

Able to prioritize and organize work assignments, have timely follow up and execution

Able to collaborate with the BK team and take direction

Able to make difficult business decisions

Must be proficient in excel and accounting software

Must be proficient in English (written and verbal)

Must have superb time management skills

Understand and support Ace BK Culture & initiatives

**Has the ability to have fun and make others around you enjoy their work day!**