Four Seasons Hiring for Assistant Director of Finance Job at New Orleans, LA Full Time

Our Mission:

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would like to be treated ourselves. We are looking for talented, passionate, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team and help us meet our objective of being recognized as the company that manages the finest hotels, resorts, and residence clubs wherever we are located.

Our Team:

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance to join our dynamic Finance & Accounting Team. We are looking for someone with excitement and dedication in serving our company mission. Satisfying our guests depends on the united efforts of many, we are most effective when we work together cooperatively, respecting each other’s contribution and importance.

Your Role:

The Assistant Director of Finance is responsible for safeguarding the hotel assets and financial resources contributing towards maximizing hotel profitability.

• Plan, organize, lead and control different projects and activities within the finance team.
• Identify coaching moments and ensure that those moments become opportunities of learning and development for the Finance team.
• Establish a rapport with the Finance team and other divisions within the hotel .
• Have the ability to supervise the day-to-day duties of the Finance team and assist as necessary.
• Participate in and develop staff training programs in order to minimize staff turnover and maintain high morale. Particular emphasis should be given to those individuals qualifying for future advancement.
• Supervise, train and motivate department staff to thoroughly understand all of their duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare reviews and development plans and take appropriate personnel-related action (i.e. hire, commend, discipline, evaluate, etc.) with Accounting staff as required.
• Thoroughly understand and possess a working knowledge of the Accounting & Finance Manual
• Excellent understanding of Month-End Process including, but not limited to, preparation of financial statements, accruals and journal entries, maintain reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals.
• Prepare Daily Cash Position report and maintain the highest level of investment of excess funds in accordance with corporate guidelines as prescribed in the Accounting & Finance Manual.
• Assist the Director of Finance in preparation of all budgets and forecasts.
• Excellent understanding of the current Edition of USALI.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of all local, state and federal tax returns and other reporting on a timely basis.
• Ensure that monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts are prepared and all bank reconciliations .
• Coordinate and facilitate external and internal audits.
• As required, have a working knowledge of residential (or other entity) accounting procedures and how it affects the hotel’s financials.
• Monitor and control expenses of the hotel paying special attention to the daily reporting done by the auditor of the hotel and addressing issues that not only have material effect, but also effect the guest experience.
• Assist the Director of Finance in Forecasting/Budgeting

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Requires a working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, Four Seasons Internal Controls, Policies and Procedures and job knowledge of all positions in Accounting, Purchasing and Food & Beverage control. Working knowledge is generally learned on the job or through a series of professional certifications.
• Requires knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and excellent Excel and computer skills. Sun, iScala and Opera Systems knowledge would be ideal and greatly valued.
• Strategic, analytical and have solid business acumen.

Our Benefits:

• Discovery nights at Four Seasons Worldwide
• Holiday and PTO pay
• Complimentary employee meals prepared by the Four Seasons Culinary Team
• Complimentary dry cleaning of employee uniforms

• Discounted parking
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k participation with a company matching program

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Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.