Courtyard Houston Downtown Convention Center - Finance Manager OEM

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the smooth and efficient processing of accounting related information, and is familiar with standard operating procedures related to Human Resources and Loss Prevention, as well as house rules, according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree and at least 3 years of related experience; or, a Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of related experience; or, at least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field.
• Must be proficient in Windows operating systems, show the ability to manipulate and troubleshoot spreadsheets, type memos and reports, and handle basic PC problems.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly. Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, clarifying and resolving the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies at all times with the Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficiently hotel operations, as well as demonstrates understanding of expectations found within the Employee Handbook.
• Familiar with the organization of Aimbridge Hospitality Hotels and know the function of each department.
• Oversees the duties of General Cashier, with responsibility for the daily reconciliation of Rooms, Food, Beverage, and House deposits, as applicable.
• Oversees and maintains the over/short log, and maintains controls for all cashier banks in the hotel.
• Posts all city ledger payments daily according to the Daily Mail Cash Receipts (DMCR).
• Prepares all bank deposits, ‘due backs,’ returned checks, credit card charge backs, and bank change orders according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards.
• Maintains responsibility for the billing of accounts receivable daily.
• Responsible for Hotel Credit Policy and detailed knowledge of Hotel receivables; reconciles credit cards daily.
• Maintains card file trace system for AR collection call process per SOP.
• Maintains a record of approved direct billing accounts.
• Performs the Accounts Receivable Balancing function at least once each month.
• Maintains the Special Operating Account and the Petty Cash Fund according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards.
• Voucher A&G and PT & EB invoices utilizing the Purchase Order and Checkbook Accounting procedures according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards.
• Ensures that all hotel invoices are submitted to Corporate Accounts Payable weekly.
• Performs the income audit on a daily basis, using the income audit checklist to maintain and ensure the accuracy of the Income/Flash reports.
• Prepares and submits the Corporate Flash Report on the dates specified in the monthly CENTRAL ACCOUNTING calendar.
• Completes monthly checklist and sends in month-end package according to CENTRAL ACCOUNTING calendar.
• Monitors Guest Services and Night Audit agents’ work for proper accounting procedures.
• Oversees the training of all Night Auditors in regards to their accounting related responsibilities.
• Processes bi-weekly payroll and is prepared for transmission; appropriately applies state and local laws affecting payroll, wage & hour, taxes, etc.
• Ensures all new hire paperwork and any employee changes are processed on PAF’S and submitted in to Payroll on a timely manner.
• Produces weekly productivity every Tuesday, as required.
• Ensures associates are at all times attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, all other employees and management.
• Records requests for employee benefits, and monitors use (i.e. vacation time, employee benefit room nights, sick time, etc.)
• Maintains a professional working relationship and promotes open lines of communication with managers, employees, and other departments.
• Attends weekly staff meetings and provides training on a rotational basis, using the steps to effective training according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards.
• Participates in required MOD coverage as scheduled
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information, as appropriate.
• Performs any other duties and/or attends meetings as requested by the General Manager.

PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Within walking distance of the Toyota Center and House of Blues, Courtyard Houston Downtown Convention Center offers accommodations with complimentary WiFi access and close proximity to the Metrorail line. The rooms at the Courtyard Houston Downtown Convention Center have 11 feet high ceilings. They also include a flat-panel TV with cable channels, small refrigerators and tea and coffee-making facilities. The Courtyard Houston has a modern gym with cardiovascular equipment, free weights and treadmills. Guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner options as well as a full bar at the Bistro, or purchase food items at the 24-hour Courtyard Market. An on-site Starbucks Cafe is also available. The Courtyard Houston Downtown is within 8 minutes' drive of Minute Maid Park and BBVA Compass Stadium and 7.1 mi from NRG Stadium.