Accounting Manager, Courtyard by Marriott

Company: Delaware North
Location: Titusville
Posted on: January 7, 2022

Job Description:

The Opportunity Delaware North Parks and Resorts is searching for an Accounting Manager to join our team at our new property, a 152 room Courtyard Hotel by Marriott in Titusville, Florida opening in March, 2022. Located just outside of Kennedy Space Center (also operated by Delaware North Parks & Resorts), this Courtyard will also feature a great viewing deck for launches and catered events. In this role, you will oversee a variety of accounting functions including performing weekly financial reporting, closing monthly ledgers, consolidating financial results and communicating those results to various stakeholders both internally and externally. As Accounting Manager, you will also work with the subsidiary leadership and Global Business Services (Corporate Accounting) team to continuously improve the efficiency of the financial reporting environment.Per city, state, or client mandate, all current and new hires at this location are required to have received an authorized COVID 19 vaccination. You will be asked to confirm this prior to receiving a job offer.Responsibilities

• Effectively manages the business unit finance with direct supervision over an accounting clerk. Provides financial leadership, coaching, and mentoring to direct report.
• Responsible for the business unit financial control environment. Upholds corporate accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance and high-quality delivery of all services.
• Serves as primary contact for any internal or external audits over the unit financial cycles.
• Manages the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes for the business unit.
• Prepares monthly forecasts and annual plan for business unit, provides insightful review of year-over-year changes, and recommends areas of focus to improve operating margins.
• Leads or assists with ad hoc analyses of the finances and prepares reports to facilitate decision making.
• Understands ledger movement due to guest transactions and becomes proficient in the Marriott property management system. Effectively uses system reporting to manage the hotel revenue cycle for receivable items such as reward stay points.
• Collaborates with other teams, functions, and data owners across the company to align on process and data issues and to ensure any required changes to policies, procedures, and processes are implemented. Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or associate s degree in business related curriculum with relevant prior accounting experience.
  • At least three years of accounting experience including previous supervisory experience (cash management, inventory control and auditing experience a plus).
  • Flagged hotel industry experience highly preferred.
  • Deep understanding of finance and accounting processes.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Expertise in driving continuous improvement and business process management.
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Office and PeopleSoft Financials or similar accounting software.
  • Understanding of how to drive effective performance management.
  • Facilitation, detailed collaboration, and effective communication.Who We Are At Delaware North, you ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.

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