Director of Finance & Accounting - InterContinental Houston

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW: As Director of Finance and Accounting , you’ll direct hotel financial operations and ensure the security of hotel assets. Reporting on the financial state of hotel you'll also make recommendations to improve hotel profitability. You'll be the first point of contact for all hotel financial and accounting-related issues with owners, auditors (internal and external) and regulatory agencies. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial - Use financial analysis, data trends and market information to anticipate needs, identify operating/financial issues, and recommend actions to maximize financial return - Create the annual operating budget for the property and provide analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for department heads - Ensure all accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and oversee the process of credit extension and collection of overdue accounts - Review rates and recommend rate strategy to the General Manager; participate in sales strategy meetings - Manage accounts payable to balance cash flow and reputation with suppliers - Analyze ROI for capital projects prior to committing funds and, upon completion, de...