Assistant Director of Finance - Hilton Anatole

Hilton - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Accommodation

About the position

As the Assistant Director of Finance - Assistant Controller at the Hilton Anatole, you will play a crucial role in the financial operations of one of Dallas's iconic hotels. This position is designed for a detail-oriented and analytical individual with a strong background in hotel finance leadership. You will be responsible for assisting in the direction and administration of all financial operations, ensuring that the hotel continues to deliver outstanding guest service while maintaining financial profitability. Your role will involve managing the finance department, overseeing special projects, and developing team member performance through supervision, professional development, and effective scheduling. You will also conduct counseling and evaluations, deliver recognition and rewards, and participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and training of team members. In addition to managing the team, you will directly oversee critical functions such as Accounts Receivable, Credit, and Night Audit. You will prepare budgets and maintain spending controls to ensure that budgetary limits are met. Your responsibilities will include preparing annual depreciation schedules for furniture, equipment, and building supplies, as well as reviewing and approving all ledger account reconciliations, including bank statements and credit cards. You will coordinate and review monthly financial statements for accuracy and monitor the coding of cash receipts. Assisting the Director with internal daily audits of cash deposits and transfers will also be part of your duties, along with preparing financial reports and monitoring records of inventory to ensure compliance with established billing and credit standards. Additionally, you will review and approve tax returns to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and monitor, approve, and prepare daily payroll accounts while issuing all paychecks.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance department, including special projects and team member performance.
• Provide supervision and professional development for team members.
• Schedule, conduct counseling and evaluations, and deliver recognition and rewards.
• Recruit, interview, and train team members.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable, Credit, and Night Audit functions.
• Prepare budgets and maintain spending controls to meet budgetary limits.
• Prepare annual depreciation schedules for furniture, equipment, and building supplies.
• Review and approve all ledger account reconciliations, including bank statements and credit cards.
• Coordinate and review monthly financial statements for accuracy and monitor cash receipts coding.
• Assist Director with internal daily audits of cash deposits and transfers.
• Prepare financial reports and monitor inventory records for compliance with billing and credit standards.
• Review and approve tax returns for compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Monitor, approve, and prepare daily payroll accounts and issue paychecks.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years hotel finance leadership experience.
• Detail-oriented and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in managing a large team in a hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of hotel financial operations and accounting principles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Employee discounts on hotel stays and dining.