Cluster Assistant Director of Finance

Company Description

Gazed at the multi-color exterior in the buzzing neighborhood that lies just outside, SLS LUX Brickell offers both our team members and our guests extraordinary experiences infused with glamour and a playful spirit. We have an exciting career opportunity to join our team. Say farewell to the ordinary and hello to SLS LUX Brickell, an irresistible and spellbinding retreat in the city’s center.

Job Description

A global tribe of individuals, partners and progressives, devoted to creating extraordinary experiences for our community throughout our proprietary brands - we are SLS.  Visionaries at the forefront of hospitality, cuisine, design, residences and entertainment, our lifestyle moments are forged with highly-curated and passionate service.  We are committed to authenticity, sophistication, mastery and innovation.  Our stage is the world. Our time is now.

With this in mind, we foster a family environment built on values that describe our lifestyle, experiences and how we see the world. When you have a tribe such as ours and place it in and around the collection of accommodations, restaurants, nightlife, retail and gaming, you create a force that cannot be replicated by anyone else. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Purpose:

Under the general guidance of the Cluster Director of Finance, directs the day-to-day operations of the accounting staff, ensuring that a highly productive and well-trained staff is always maintained. The Cluster Assistant Director of Finance assures the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of the financial reporting and accounting functions while providing information and assistance to the Cluster Director of Finance.

Duties & Functions:

• Responsible for overseeing all accounting/finance duties and management reporting for multi-site Hotel, food and beverage venues including but not limited to: full cycle month end closes, financial statement preparation, complex account analysis, reconciliation, as well as budgeting and forecasting for Hotel, Restaurant, Night Life Divisions
• Ensuring data integrity and accuracy as well as development and documentation of system controls, operational procedures and business process improvements
• Supporting the implementations and upgrades of all front of house systems
• Must assist the Cluster Director of Finance to plan, recruit, and hire departmental staff.
• Must oversee the training, cross training, and development of the accounting team.
• Must take prompt and appropriate personnel related action to ensure proper staffing competency and discipline.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliation, account analyses and closing procedures at month end in a timely manner.
• Investor reporting, payroll entries, coordination of year end audits, consolidations, and will work on special projects as needed
• Supervise, manage and mentor their staff in all areas of accounting including but not limited to technical training, professional development and conducting and delivering performance reviews
• Ensure compliance of budgets and cost controls; and will also be responsible to train venue Managers in financial accounting as needed
• Ensure all legal, treasury, and tax documentation is properly maintained and secured, and that all statuary and fiscal reporting requirements are satisfied, which includes any governmental requirements for permits and licenses
• Assist Director of Finance in ensuring hotel’s compliance to all regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, legal agreements, and the proper execution of all operational taxes. Provide assistance to management in enforcing compliance on all these items.
• Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
• We recognize we are in the hospitality industry and that may require us to provide lateral service. We will on occasion call for each individual in the team to on a routine basis perform various related tasks as needed in the spirit of providing exceptional guest service.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to provide clear direction to the venue teams.
  • Communicate with employees using a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate information.
  • Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency situations and/or heavy restaurant activity, serving as a role model for team and other employees. Interact with other department personnel and venue staff as needed.
  • Make decisions and take actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.

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