Area Director of Finance & Accounting

Job Overview: As the Area Director of Finance & Accounting, you will be responsible for managing the financial reporting and analysis, hotel accounting, internal controls and audits, metrics, benchmarking and implementation of company financial policies and initiatives for multiple hotels assigned within a geographic cluster. You will provide strategic financial support to achieve profit and performance objectives and provide business analysis related to short and long-term budget projections, competitive position and return on investment. This role will oversee 3 cluster hotel properties and accomplishes goals and objectives through subordinate accounting managers and staff.

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Managing and coaching your team to ensure the right person is always on the right task
• Setting exceptional accounting practice standards and ensuring financial control procedures remain ethical and legal
• Maximizing financial returns through financial analysis, data trends and market information – while budgeting accordingly
• Enhancing the guest experience through improved payment options, inventory controls and financial dispute resolution
• Supervising a number of clerical accounting employees across a range of functions – from Accounts Payable to Purchasing and Payroll.
  
  

Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience. 6 to 10 years progressive work-related experience in accounting, financial planning or analysis, with demonstrated proficiency in multiple disciplines/processes related to the position, including financial analysis at the Controller level, or direct experience as a Hotel Controller.

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing

framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

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Important information:

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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