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.

This position provides support to the Director of Finance in providing continuous leadership and guidance in matters relating to the financial operations of the hotel by: providing accurate and timely financial reports to assist management decision making process, maintaining acceptable internal control procedures designed to safeguard owners/investors assets, ensures compliance with all Federal, State, Local regulations. Additional responsibilities include; staffing, training, scheduling of employees; planning organizing, directing and coordinating all department activities to ensure efficient operation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Manages/oversees the accounting and receiving/storeroom department to ensure optimal efficiency of financial operations and adherence to Loews commitments to management contractDirects 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 managementReview forecasts according to the established schedule, for distribution of operational information necessary to assist management in decision-making in cost and payroll controlMonitors revenues/expenses and ensure accurate recording of information to Loews established guidelinesCompiles 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 objectivesEvaluates and determines course of action to improve hotel’s performance on FSC scorecardEstablishes 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 standardsCoordinates annual internal and external audit processesAssists Director of Finance in preparation of annual profit planAssists Director of Finance in the capitol planning processAssists division and department heads in the preparation of their respective budgetsMaintains files, pertaining to and ensuring compliance with, insurance policies, all contracts and legal agreementsEnsures proper, timely payment of fees for licenses, permits, regulatory contracts and insurance’s, all taxesAttends various departmental meeting’s in order to maintain effective working relationships with operational departments and staffApproves 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 chargesDirects cash management activities to ensure the proper use and timely availability of fundsConducts/oversees monthly audit of General Cashiers vaultInterviews, selects, trains, appraises, coaches, counsels and disciplines accounting personnel according to Loews standardsFollows New Hire Training and on-going Star Service Competency programs in accordance with hotel policyEvaluates individual employee performance, determines areas in need of improvement or requirements for advancement, establishes goals, objectives and training needs required to achieve sameParticipates in MOD program as requiredOther duties as assignedRegular attendance in conformance with standardsMay be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needsRequired to attend all training sessions and meetings

Supportive Functions and 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 standardsOther duties as assigned

Qualifications

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 spread sheets 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 holidaysMust be willing to relocate to be considered for this position

Education:

Bachelors or higher degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience

Experience:

Four to six years progressive experience in managing Hospitality Accounting operations