Assistant Director, Finance

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Business Support, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee day to day operations of Finance Department
• Develop an engaged, enthusiastic and service driven team of finance professions
• Recruit, develop and motivate to ensure the Finance Department is comprised of top talent
• Assist in the preparation of financial operating statements and reports in accordance with Corporate Policy/Procedure and SOX regulations
• Assist departments in the interpretation, orientation, training and analysis of revenue, payroll and expense matters
• Maintain system of accounts and controls, providing accurate data necessary for all required accounting reports and statements
• Actively involved in ensuring clean internal and external audit reports
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring efficient completion of all month end functions for review with Director of Finance & Business Support
• Monitor, supervise and prepare month-end balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis
• Participate in the creation of the Annual Operating & Capital Budgets, Strategic Plan and Monthly Operating Forecasts
• Coordinate and ensure that all daily, semi-monthly and monthly management reports are issued on a timely and accurate basis
• Assist in the effective utilization and integration of hotel and financial technology systems, including software applications, current and future
• Participate in Senior Duty Manager schedule, rotating with other senior managers of the hotel throughout the year
• Actively contribute to hotel overall leadership and direction
• Other tasks as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Professional designation or acceptable university degree with an appropriate specialization in Finance or enrolled in a recognized accounting program with progression to 4th or 5th level
• Minimum of 3 years hotel finance experience and previous finance experience at a management level
• Proven leadership and coaching skills with a track record of developing highly motivated and cross-trained group of progressive financial professionals
• Familiarity with hotel operating systems and software, including GFS/SUN, Hyperion, Microsoft Office, Genesis Cal Accounting, POS, Opera and Sales & Catering
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills

Your team and working environment:

• Opportunity to work with a diverse group, representative of over 20 countries worldwide
• Experienced group of individuals to train and hone innate skills and abilities

Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is unable to assist with work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.