Senior Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting

$80,000 - $102,000/Yr

Marriott International - Marco Island, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Marco Island, FL

Accommodation

About the position

The Senior Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort plays a crucial role in developing and implementing financial strategies that align with the brand's goals. This position provides financial expertise to enhance service strategies, maximize return on investment, and ensure the successful execution of financial and accounting activities. The role involves creating and executing business plans that focus on achieving desirable financial results while leading a finance and accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Develop means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities.
• Analyze information, forecast sales against expenses, and create annual budget plans.
• Compile information, analyze, and monitor actual sales against projected sales.
• Analyze differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for efficient budget planning.
• Assist in identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down data into separate parts.
• Think creatively and practically to assist in developing and implementing new business plans.
• Assist in creating the annual operating budget for the property.
• Provide analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost-saving and productivity opportunities for property managers.
• Assist in implementing a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks.
• Analyze financial data and market trends.
• Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive annual business plan aligned with the company's strategic direction.
• Provide ongoing analytical support by monitoring actual and projected sales.
• Produce accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business.
• Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocate sound financial/business decision-making.
• Communicate strategic goals and owner priorities to subordinates clearly.
• Oversee internal, external, and regulatory audit processes.
• Provide excellent leadership by assigning clear accountability to team members and department managers.
• Conduct annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Attend meetings and communicate with owners to understand priorities and strategic focus.
• Understand and meet the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.).
• Communicate financial concepts clearly and persuasively to drive desired behaviors.
• Manage communication with owners effectively.
• Manage property working capital and cash flow in accordance with brand SOPs and owner requirements.
• Facilitate critique meetings to review information with the management team.
• Ensure profits and losses are documented accurately.
• Monitor all applicable taxes, ensuring they are current, collected, and/or accrued.
• Submit reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines are met.
• Develop and support the achievement of performance goals, budget goals, and team goals.
• Improve profit growth in operating departments.
• Review audit issues to ensure accuracy.
• Generate and provide accurate and timely results in the form of reports and presentations.
• Reconcile balance sheets to ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs.
• Ensure that the P&L is accurate, costs are properly matched to revenue, and costs are recorded in the proper accounts.
• Ensure compliance with management contract and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs).
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.
• Administer property policies fairly and consistently.
• Ensure new hires participate in the department's orientation program and receive appropriate training.
• Create development plans for team members based on their strengths and career aspirations.
• Conduct performance review processes for employees and participate in hiring activities as appropriate.

Requirements

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 1 year experience in finance and accounting or related professional area.
• OR Master's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work experience required.

Benefits

• Bonus program
• Comprehensive health care benefits
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
• Employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount
• Accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable)
• Life insurance
• Group disability insurance
• Travel discounts
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition assistance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Other life and work wellness benefits
• Stock awards and deferred compensation plans