The Finance Manager at the TWA Hotel will assist in managing the day-to-day operation of the Finance Office. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others
- Advocate sound financial and business decision making
- Demonstrate honesty and integrity, lead by example
- Oversee internal, external, and regulatory audit processes
- Ensure that regular on-going communication occurs with team members to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, and recognize performance
- Celebrate successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members
- Establish and maintains open, collaborative relationships with team members
- Participate in the team member performance appraisal process, providing feedback
- Ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently
- Generate and provide accurate and timely reports, presentations, etc.
- Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems
- Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, and verify information or data
- Ensure that the P&L is accurate (i.e., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts) and statements are delivered
- Ensure tax rates used for sales/use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued
- Ensure compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs)
- Ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs
- Review audit issues and makes corrections as necessary
- Ensure property permits, licenses, and (if applicable) vendor contracts are current
- Leverage centralized accounting processes and shared services
- Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
- Leverage technology and effectively uses information systems and tools to generate financial reports and provide managers with analytical support to drive decision-making
- Informs and update the team on relevant financial information in a timely manner
- Advise the Corporate Director of Finance on existing and evolving financial issues
- Communicate financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors
- Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding finance and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources
- Submit reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines
- Ensure profits and losses are documented accurately
- Achieve and exceed goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
- Support a strong finance & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability, and manage business risks
Requirements:
- 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major
- Minimum Two years of experience with finance functions in a full-service hotel
- Knowledge of business law, taxes, and Department of Labor regulations
- Sound analytical and decision-making skills
- Leadership and organizational skills (team orientation, flexible, adaptable)
- Proficient in computers and basic understanding of complex computerized financial systems and ability to use it including manual dexterity to operate all office machines
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
- Excellent time management
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with payroll processing
- An aptitude for self-motivation
- A can-do attitude and a hands-on approach