Job Number 24149197

Job Category Finance & Accounting

Location Epicurean Atlanta Autograph Collection, 1117 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Management

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Mainsail Lodging. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Our culture reflects an entrepreneurial spirit: see the possible in the impossible and take risks without fear of failure. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.

Epicurean Atlanta Hotel is currently seeking an experienced hospitality professional to lead our Finance Team as a Director of Finance is a fun and professional atmosphere!

Along with providing leadership for the property finance teams, the Director of Finance will oversee all accounting functions, including timely and accurate reporting, audits, analysis and processing of transactions. Mainsail is keen on implementing technology solutions to minimize the daily grind of a typical accounting team, therefore, experience and comfort with the following types of software: budgeting, forecasting/ back-office accounting/automated accounts payable /labor management/ ADP and other hospitality technology platforms will be valued in this role.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will be varied and never boring!

Establishes and maintains a positive and collaborative working relationship with all teams in overseeing property-based accounting processes.

Reviews Financial Statements prior to their distribution, challenging and questioning items where appropriate.

Monitors labor costs and all expenses, making recommendations as needed for improvement and to maximize profitability.

Assists in managing hotel cash flow, monitors guest ledgers, accounts receivable and credit processes.

Implements technology solutions, pulls it through at all properties.

Ensures consistency across the portfolio in report formats, timing and reporting standards.

Monitors balance sheet reconciliations to ensure items are supported and cleared in a timely manner.

Works with external auditors to complete annual audits and reviews.

Takes lead role in hotel openings to ensure all Finance and Accounting matters are addressed and complete.

Communicates and works with Hotel Owners and Investors.

Travels when and where needed to save the day…keeping financial processes running smoothly and/or to cover open financial leader positions when needed.

What You Will Need to Succeed (hey, that rhymes!):

4-year bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting or related major preferred

Minimum of 2 years as a successful Divisional/Regional Controller at the Corporate level, overseeing multiple hotels or 5 years (minimum) as a successful Director of Finance overseeing decentralized accounting functions

Excellent communication skills, with experience working with all levels of management, external customers and hotel owners/investors

Proven problem solver with an entrepreneurial spirit

Must be extremely proficient in Microsoft Excel and proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

Physical Demand :

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Ability to bend

Ability to lift, pull 50 lbs

Ability to communicate clearly

Ability to work long hours as needed

Mental Demands

Make sound judgments quickly

Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines

Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others

Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community

Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality

Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations

Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.

Full-time Associate Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision | HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options | Basic Life & Disability Plan Options | 401K Retirement Plan | Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Career Training & Development Opportunities | Tuition Reimbursement | Bereavement Leave | Employee Assistant Program (EAP) | Jury Duty (May vary by state) | Employee Discounts | Employee Referral Bonus | Free meal for all full-service hotel employees

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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The Autograph Collection is a growing collection of four and five-star independent hotels, each offering unique and memorable experiences. Each hotel is thoughtfully chosen for its quality, originality, bold character, and ability to offer today’s traveler a range of unique experiences suited to their individual sense of style and adventure. All Autograph Collection hotels look to attract The Individualist, the brand's target consumer. The Individualist is someone who uses travel as an opportunity to add to their personal narrative – in essence they are hand selecting our hotels whether for personal or corporate travel because it is much more than simply a place to rest. In joining Autograph Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.