Assistant Director of Finance - Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants - Miami Beach, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Miami Beach, FL

Accommodation

About the position

The Assistant Director of Finance at Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel is responsible for directing the financial activities of the property. This role involves overseeing accounting staff and ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency. The position emphasizes the importance of heartfelt connections and a unique work culture that values creativity and self-leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Daily Flash Report and distribute to GM, President, and Corp. Controller.
• Ensure daily deposit of cash receipts and credit card receipts, along with issuing deposit slips for pick-up, prepare Change Fund for Front Desk and cashier banks.
• Complete Income Audit checklist.
• File documents, statements, letters, etc., and prepare responses.
• Review guest requests, copies of folios, billing corrections, etc.
• Process travel agent commission daily.
• Bill to customer daily, process payment checks, make adjustments as necessary.
• Supervise filing system for dead folios/reservations, registration slip and correspondence.
• Issue emergency payment checks if necessary, process credit applications.
• Prepare and distribute P/R analysis and semi-monthly flash report.
• Tabulate multiple invoices and verify with statements.
• Balance A/R aging reports, including trade-out.
• Pay all taxes due.
• Supervise inventory record keeping.
• Calculate and pay rent and management fees where applicable.
• Prepare group insurance eligibility list and calculate and pay premium.
• Prepare G/L for financial reports, bank reconciliations, P/L variance analysis, and key indicators report.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and supporting work sheets for assets and liabilities accounts.
• Do cost efficiency analysis - make recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in preparing coming year's operation budget (due in November).
• Assist in preparation of the Capital Improvement Budget and schedules requested by outside auditors, evaluate current year performance and provide constructive suggestions.
• Assist in leading the Accounting Department.
• Assists in the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Studies is required, a Master's degree is a plus.
• 2 years of accounting or finance management experience.
• Well organized, detail-oriented with excellent follow-up.
• Excellent communication skills both internally and externally.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar accounting package is preferred.
• Prior experience with Outlook soft/BPC preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis in Excel.