Assistant Director of Finance

Unclassified - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

About the position

The Assistant Director of Finance at Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing all site accounting activities. This position involves supervising, monitoring, and reviewing various financial operations including account reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit and collection processes. The Assistant Director will ensure that all financial activities are conducted smoothly and efficiently, maintaining the high standards of service that the Omni brand is known for. In this role, the Assistant Director of Finance will be responsible for training staff in various accounting positions such as Accounts Receivable Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, and General Cashier. They will coordinate all on-site accounting functions with the Director of Finance and act as a liaison for corporate accounting requests. The Assistant Director will also work closely with the Credit Manager to ensure timely billing of direct bill accounts, ensuring that all invoices are accurate and backed up with the necessary documentation. The position requires a proactive approach to resolving guest disputes and requests for clarification, ensuring that all issues are addressed in a timely manner. The Assistant Director will also implement effective tracking systems for rebates and adjustments, and collaborate with other departments to identify and solve systems and controls problems. Additionally, they will oversee daily cash management functions, prepare balance sheet analyses, and ensure timely month-end closes and accurate financial statements. This role is essential for maintaining the financial integrity of the hotel and supporting its operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, monitor, and review all site accounting activities including account reconciliation, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Train staff for job duties of Accounts Receivable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Billing Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, General Cashier, Income Audit, and Paymaster.
• Coordinate all on-site accounting functions with the Director of Finance and act as a liaison for corporate accounting requests.
• Ensure a smooth Accounts Payable process and assist in attaining financial goals.
• Partner with Credit Manager to ensure timely billing of all direct bill accounts with complete backup and accurate invoices.
• Maintain daily filing of documents needed for research requests from guests and in-house users.
• Resolve guest disputes and requests for clarification in a timely manner.
• Implement an effective tracking system for all rebates and adjustments.
• Collaborate with all departments to find solutions to Systems & Controls problems.
• Ensure daily balance of Income Audit to Daily Report and complete all general ledger and bank reconciliation.
• Ensure timely month-end close and produce accurate financial statements.
• Prepare inter-company reconciliation and resolve disputes.
• Manage daily cash management functions including bank dial-up, check balances, and reconcile accounts.

Requirements

• 4-5 years of accounting management experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Director of Finance in a hotel is highly preferred.
• Flexibility to work some weekends and holidays is required.
• College degree in Accounting or Finance is highly preferred, but not required.