Position Overview
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Situated in the epicenter of Midtown, Loews Atlanta Hotel is walking distance to some of the best attractions in the city. Welcome to Atlanta's Most Vibrant Neighborhood. With spectacular views, beautiful rooms and an ideal location – this property is a modern‑age Southern charmer.
Job Responsibilities
- Manages / oversees the accounting department to ensure optimal efficiency of financial operations and adherence to Loews commitments to management contract
- Directs or prepares all financial reports, ledger reviews and forecasts according to the established schedule, for distribution of operational information necessary to assist management in decision‑making and budget preparation processes
- Oversees preparation of, interprets and analyzes monthly financial statements and presents to management
- Monitors revenues / expenses and ensures accurate recording of information to Loews established guidelines
- Compiles financial data related to operations, investigates and critiques variances from expectations to determine cause and recommend appropriate management response to insure attainment of hotels financial objectives
- Establishes and oversees / audits all internal financial controls to include purchasing, cash handling, receipts, disbursements, expendable / fixed asset inventories, payroll and employee records to insure policies are enforced according to Loews standards
- Coordinates annual internal and external audit processes
- Ensures the proper utilization, maintenance and periodic upgrading as required of all EDP systems and equipment
- Assists management in capital planning process by providing appropriate ROI information
- Coordinates the development of the annual financial plan
- Assists division and department heads in the preparation of their respective budgets
- Maintains files, pertaining to and ensuring compliance with, insurance policies, all contracts and legal agreements
- Ensures proper, timely payment of fees for licenses, permits, regulatory contracts and insurance’s, all taxes
- Serves as active member of Executive Committee and attends all meetings of same
- Attends various departmental meetings in order to maintain effective working relationships with operational departments and staff
- Approves as needed all purchase orders, payroll submittals, cash transfers to owners, manual checks, balance sheet and bank reconcilations, month‑end journal entries, bad debt write‑offs, all Loews inter‑hotel and corporate billings
- Directs cash management activities to ensure the proper use and timely availability of funds
- Provides guidance on technical issues affecting departments reporting to the Credit Manager
- Conducts / oversees monthly audit of General Cashiers vault
- Interviews, selects, trains, appraises, coaches, counsels and disciplines accounting personnel according to Loews standards
- Follows new‑hire training and ongoing Star Service Competency programs in accordance with hotel policy
- Evaluates individual employee performance, determines areas in need of improvement or requirements for advancement, establishes goals, objectives and training needs required to achieve same
- Participates in MOD program as required
- Evaluates changes in guest needs, the hotels guest mix and industry competitive set, to recommend appropriate product / service and operational changes necessary to ensure guest and employee satisfaction, while maintaining market dominance and exceptional fi
- Other duties as assigned
General Responsibilities
Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all timesNotifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and / or unusual matters of significanceExecutes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standardsComplies with required safety regulations and proceduresAttends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessionsComplies with hotel standards, policies and rulesRecycles whenever possibleRemains current with hotel information and changesComplies with hotel uniform and grooming standardsQualifications
Extensive knowledge of computer based front and back of house Accounting Management SystemsProlific in Windows, Lotus / Excel and MS‑Office software operating systems and applicationsAbility to assemble, analyze, understand and present integrated spreadsheets and complex technical information to all levels of managementOrganization / prioritization skills necessary to meet deadlinesEffective management, leadership, organizational and communications skillsWorking knowledge of basic office equipment, i.e.; fax, copiers, printers, calculatorsAbility to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidaysEducation
Bachelors or higher degree in Accounting / FinanceExperience
Four to six years progressive experience in managing Hospitality Accounting operationsSeniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Finance and Sales
Industry
Hospitality
Compensation
Atlanta, GA $140,000.00 - $180,000.00
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