Manager, Hotel Accounting - Full-time / Part-time

The Manager of Hotel Accounting will review, evaluate, streamline and train processes for the entire department and centralized hotels. The Team Member will onboard hotels into the centralized hotel accounting environment, as well as handle special projects such as hotel sales and debt refinancing.

What will it be like to work for this Hilton Worldwide Brand?

Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton Worldwide is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its ten global brands, which include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®.

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world and know how to offer an exceptional hospitality experience, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Worldwide Team Member.

What will I be doing?

The Manager of Hotel Accounting will direct and supervise all financial aspects of approximately five to seven (5-7) assigned company managed properties. These duties will include management and supervision of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, working with internal and external auditors, asset management, operational review and analysis, internal controls review and monitoring, owner contact, work-paper reviews, and staff training and supervision.

 

Other key priorities are listed below:

• Manage one to three (1-3) direct reports

• Evaluate and streamline business processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness within the department

• Review reports such as Accounts Receivable, Credit Card Recons, Performance Tests, etc., on behalf of the department

• Identify risk areas and take action to research, train and/or resolve issues as needed

• Potential formats may be webinars, written documentation, departmental training, hotel visits and/or follow up, and with a target audience being Hotel Accounting staff and accounting staff at centralized hotels

• Perform a detailed review of the properties' financial statements and the accompanying work-papers

• As a result of the review, provide feedback, recommendations, and issues to the Analysts for resolution and follow up

• Daily support, coaching, training, hiring and annual evaluations of staff

• Primary resource and key reviewer for direct repports as it pertains to the fulfilment of the staff's responsibilities

• Onboard hotels that transition into centralized accounting management, this will include setting up all systems and processes to stabilize the hotel before the hotels are permanently assigned to an Analyst and Accounting Manager

• Full understanding of the hotel property management system and Hotel Accounting will be required

• Participate in special projects such as Hotel sales, debt refinancing, third party services (utilities and liquor purchases), departmental trainings, USALI changes, consistencies, streamlining and efficiencies

• Strong working knowledge of the financial impact of all contracts for assigned hotels so that the Team Member will be conversant enough to assist other staff members and senior management in understanding the implications of different courses of action

• Ensure that the financial results are reported accurately in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and with Hilton Worldwide accounting policies

• Involved in assessing more complex transactions and determining how to most appropriately report these transactions

• From time to time,  the Manager of Hotel Accounting will be required to function as an Analyst or Hotel Accounting Manager, which may also entail month end close at the hotel level on an as needed basis

• Implement and manage departmental processes and procedures to ensure strategies and directives of department are carried out and in accordance with department and company objectives and controls

• Manage the department's controls and annual review by internal audit and the SOX audit

• Coordinate the annual SOC1 audit for the hotels

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton Worldwide has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton Worldwide remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. To fulfill this role successfully, you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:

 

• BA/BS Bachelor's Degree

• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• A minimum of five (5) years of applicable Accounting experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience using advanced Microsoft Excel functions, such as macros, look-ups, pivot tables or auditing formulas

• A minimum of two (2) years of hotel level accounting experience as an Assistant Director of Finance, Accounting Manager or Controller

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a supervisory role

• Hotel level Accounting experience

• Ability to travel 40% of the time

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• MA/MS Master's Degree

• A minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of Supervisory experience

• MBA or CPA

• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials, nVision and Essbase

• Hotel OnQ experience

What benefits will I receive?

Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary and, depending upon eligibility, a vacation or Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit. You will instantly have access to our unique benefits such as the Team Member and Family Travel Program, which provides reduced hotel room rates at many of our hotels for you and your family, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners. After 90 days you may enroll in Hilton Worldwide's Health & Welfare benefit plans, depending on eligibility. Hilton Worldwide also offers eligible team members a 401K Savings Plan, as well as Employee Assistance and Educational Assistance Programs. We look forward to reviewing with you the specific benefits you would receive as a Hilton Worldwide Team Member. The above information is provided as a highlight of the major benefits offered to most full-team team members in the United States. All benefits listed may not be offered at all locations. This is not a summary plan description or official plan document.

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