Manager, Accounting - Managed Hotels Finance

Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice® has more than 7,400 hotels, representing over 625,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choice® to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com. 

The ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Our managed hotels portfolio includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.

Who are we looking for?

Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity within the Managed Hotel Department as the Accounting Manager - Managed Hotels Finance. This role will oversee the general ledger functions, including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. You will maintain financial reporting integrity and accounting policies, and lead accounts payable functions, ensuring timely invoice payments and fraud prevention for Choice Hotels 13 Owned and Managed Hotels. #MakeItYourChoice.

Organization:

This role reports into the Director, Managed Hotels Finance and is a management position with a small team of direct reports.

Location:

This role is flexible to house out of one of our Corporate offices in North Bethesda, MD, Scottsdale, AZ, Minneapolis MN, or remotely within the US.

Responsibilities:

• (45%) Oversee month-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting. Coordinate the close process and supervise staff accountants.

• (20%) Ensures all balance sheet reconciliations are completed on time and all reconciling items are properly reviewed, researched and resolved. Provides financial and procedural support to all our Managed Hotels.

• (15%) Responsible for the timely payment of invoices for all our Managed Hotels. Performs daily banking activities, including ACH and wire payments. Oversees the billing of airline accounts receivable for one of our Managed Hotels.​

• (10%) Ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, including updating and adherence to critical controls and participation in testing by internal and external audit staff.​

• (5%) Develop and maintain accounting procedures and documentation. Apply accounting principles and standardize hotel processes. Provide audit documentation and support.​

• (5%) Prepares other ad hoc reports and analysis as requested by management. Collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure all necessary deliverables are received by their deadline.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, Accounting or Finance

• 7-10 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years of supervisory experience

• Decision making, organization, time management, financial analysis, innovative problem solving, business communications, intermediate Excel functionality

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $120,000 annually. In addition to the annual salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus based on the terms of Choice's Hotel Management Incentive Plan (HMIP).

Pay ranges listed are for this position