Director of Finance -Tarrytown House Estate

SUMMARY:

Tarrytown House Estate is looking for a Director of Finance to oversee all financial functions related to the accounting and internal control over the financial reporting, assets and liabilities of the Hotel.

Requirements:    

• Perform oversight, control and audit tasks surrounding the Hotel’s accounts receivable, balance sheet reconciliation, accounts payable, payroll and income audit functions
• Provide management with accurate and timely monthly financial statements and complete comprehensive and detailed workpapers supporting same

• Oversee daily administration of financial transactions to ensure that the Hotel’s revenues and expenses are recorded as required by GAAP and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI)
• Oversee property-level month-end closing processes including balancing, timely upload of all month-end reports, and reconciliation and accuracy of all ledgers and reports submitted
• Manage the preparation and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports to support strategic decision-making
• Participate in monthly review of financial statements and review of all general ledger account classifications with Corporate Office, General Manager and other property level managers
• Oversee all hotel cash-handling operations and procedures
• Audit all Rooms, F&B and ancillary revenue reports to verify accuracy of revenue reported
• Oversee daily & monthly reconciliation of sales & occupancy tax
• Provide direction and training to hotel operational team in areas related to financial reports, internal controls, standard operating procedures, expense controls, and payroll
• Lead and attend departmental meetings
• Properly train, guide and lead accounting team to provide accurate to foster a high-performance culture.
• Each associate will be required to follow the rules as found in the M&R Employee Handbook
• Perform other duties as assigned by management, of which employee is capable of performing.

Additional Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA certification preferred
• Experience in accounting for the lodging industry required
• Experience with General Ledger systems / financial reporting software (Sage 300); Budget Software (ProfitSage) and Property Management Systems highly preferred
•  Experience with account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation, payroll management, and accounts receivable functions

• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong leadership abilities with effective communication skills to collaborate across departments
• Excellent time management skills
• Must be self-motivated, results oriented, and exhibit a “can do” attitude