Assistant Director of Finance - Resort Hotel Property

Company: Loews Hotels At Universal Orlando
Location: Orlando
Posted on: April 20, 2024

Job Description:

Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando's Universal Epic Universe resort hotels is actively recruiting for an Assistant Director of Finance. Ideal candidates will not only have extensive experience in finance but specifically within hospitality and resort properties. We offer an extensive benefits package inclusive of "park perks" and competitive compensation. You will enjoy a dynamic work culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun!
As the Assistant Director of Finance with Universal Epic Universe, you will provide support to the Director of Finance in providing continuous leadership and guidance in matters relating to the financial operations of the hotel properties by:

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• Providing accurate and timely financial reports to assist management decision-making process
  
• Maintaining acceptable internal control procedures designed to safeguard owner's/investor's assets
  
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations
  Additional responsibilities include:
  • Staffing, training, and scheduling of employees; planning organizing, directing, and coordinating all department activities to ensure efficient operation. -
    Minimum Education: -
    • Bachelors or higher degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experienceMinimum ---Experience: -
      • Four to six years progressive experience in managing Hospitality Accounting operations
        Essential Functions and Responsibilities: -
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        • Manages/oversees the accounting and receiving/storeroom department to ensure optimal efficiency of financial operations and adherence to Loews commitments to management contract -
          
        • Directs or prepares all financial information required at FSC by accounting department including audit, accounts payable, payroll etc. -
          
        • Prepares all financial reports including P&L and supplemental reporting to Loews, ownership, bank etc. Interprets and analyzes monthly financial statements and presents to management -
          
        • Review forecasts according to the established schedule, for distribution of operational information necessary to assist management in decision-making in cost and payroll control -
          
        • Monitors revenues/expenses and ensure accurate recording of information to Loews established guidelines Compiles financial data related to operations, investigate and critique variances from expectations to determine cause and recommend appropriate management response to insure attainment of hotels financial objectives Evaluates and determines course of action to improve hotel's performance on FSC scorecard -
          
        • Establishes and oversees /audit 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 -
          
        • Assists Director of Finance in preparation of annual profit plan -
          
        • Assists Director of Finance in the capitol planning process -
          
        • 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 Attends various departmental meeting's in order to maintain effective working relationships with operational departments and staff -
          
        • Approves as needed all purchase orders, payroll submittals, accounts payable invoices, cash transfers to owners, manual checks, balance sheet and bank reconciliation's, month end journal entries, bad debt write- off's, all Loews inter-hotel and corporate charges -
          
        • Directs cash management activities to ensure the proper use and timely availability of funds 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 on-going 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 -
          
        • Other duties as assigned -
          
        • Regular attendance in conformance with standards -
          
        • May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs -
          
        • Required to attend all training sessions and meetings -
          
          Qualifications:
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          • Extensive knowledge of computer-based front and back of house Accounting Management Systems Prolific in Windows, Lotus/Excel, and MS Office software operating systems and applications Ability to assemble, analyze, understand and present integrated spreadsheets and complex technical information to all levels of management -
            
          • Organization/prioritization skills necessary to meet deadlines -
            
          • Effective management, leadership, organizational and communications skills -
            
          • Working knowledge of basic office equipment, i.e.; fax, copiers, printers, calculators -
            
          • Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays -
            -We are looking forward to connecting with you!
            

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