Director of Corporate Accounting

Overview:

The Director of Centralized Accounting is responsible for assisting in supervising an accounting team of approximately 8 employees and is responsible for overseeing the accounting function for approximately 20-30 select service hotels. Successful individual will need a strong background in centralized accounting, have a strong understanding of select service/focused service accounting processes, be able to implement policies and practices to streamline processes and maximize efficiencies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the centralized accounting team, providing ongoing training, supervision and performance feedback.
• Responsible for the team’s completion of the monthly closing process to ensure reporting deadlines are met as required by the corporate office and management agreements.
• Responsible for the team’s completion of cash disbursements and reconciliations.
• Responsible for the team’s completion of all balance sheet reconciliations, including periodic reviews.
• Responsible for the team’s timely completion of all reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for conducting semi-annual office audits to maintain a strong internal controls and ensure compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring successful internal audit, external audits and SOX compliance.
• Responsible for maintaining excellent relations with ownership groups, corporate office, hotel staff, and outside firms/vendors.    
• Responsible for attending ownership meetings as required.
• Must be able to balance accounting knowledge with effective leadership skills in strategic planning regarding staff, process improvements, and system enhancements.
• Assist Vice President of Hotel Accounting & Finance, Vice President of Centralized Accounting and Chief Operating Officer in short and long term strategy planning to assist hotels in achieving budgeted results.
• Responsible in providing assistance to the General Managers in forecasting and budgeting.
• Review analysis of accounting activities, costs, operations, and forecast data in relation to property and company goals.
• Responsible for directly performing duties of team members when required due to vacancy or extended leaves.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 3-5 years’ experience in the hospitality industry in a centralized accounting environment as a Director or in an Area position with oversight of a team

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and other applicable programs
• Proven administrative and leadership skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• The ability to perform multiple tasks and maintain flexibility with priorities
• Proficiency in training, coaching and counseling abilities
• Proven ability to manage resources effectively
• Proven ability to effectively identify and solve problems within specified time constraints
• Demonstrated proficiency to objectively analyze and prioritize complex challenges
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required along with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Knowledgeable with current hospitality accounting procedures and GAAP
• Ability in building strong relationships with other disciplines throughout the company
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from all stakeholders
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to multi-task

Working Conditions:

• Normal Office Environment
• Minimal Travel required

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status. 

This position will be a hybrid schedule based out of our Fairfax, VA office.

Please note that agency submitted candidates will not be accepted.