Assistant Director of Finance - FORTH Atlanta

Job Description Job Description Join Our Dynamic Team at Method Co, in Atlanta – Where Hospitality Meets Excellence! Are you passionate about creating unforgettable guest experiences? Do you thrive in a vibrant and dynamic work environment? We are thrilled to announce exciting opportunities at our brand-new property, a haven of luxury that seamlessly combines a world-class hotel, an exclusive social club, and exceptional food & beverage offerings. At Method Co. we believe in delivering unparalleled service that goes beyond expectations. As we prepare to set new standards in the hospitality industry, we are seeking talented individuals to join our team and contribute to the success of this extraordinary venture. If you are dedicated, enthusiastic, and committed to delivering top-notch service, we invite you to explore the opportunities awaiting you. Join us in creating a destination where luxury, innovation, and hospitality converge to leave a lasting impression on our guests. Discover your potential with us and become part of a team that is poised to redefine excellence in the world of hospitality! Essential Functions: Assist the director of finance in ensuring compliance with all regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, legal agreements, and the proper execution of all operational taxes. Provide assistance to management in enforcing compliance on all these items. Analyze financial data and operations in order to assist and advise management in maintaining the hotel’s financial objectives. Ensure that all balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations, are properly reconciled on a timely basis. Review and approve the income audit daily and ensure that critical operational procedures are accomplished on a daily basis to include credit card reconciliation and transmission, daily deposits, cash handling, disbursements, inventories, hotel assets, master keys, payroll, records retention, and employee records. Hire, train, supervise and develop staff, including coaching, counseling, development and discipline. Direct or prepare all financial reports in accordance with standards, meeting various due dates and deadlines. Monitor the accurate production of the hotel daily operating report. Provide administrative support to management with reference to policy enforcement, business advice and operational assistance. Monitor and supervise the accounting department’s daily routines to ensure smooth, effective, and efficient daily work practices. Ensure that the accounting staff understands and follows the applicable policies and procedures as outlined in the company’s finance policies and procedures manual. Develop key relationships with respective department heads and senior managers to provide financial support and understanding of short and long-term financial plans. Assist in reviewing financial performance of departmental areas, analysis of variances, forecasts and budgets. Assist the director of finance and other department heads in the development and implementation of “corrective action plans” on internal and/or external audit and operational reports. Assist the regional director of finance in promoting, driving and maximizing profit across all departments. Assist with and complete, as needed, the analysis of the balance sheet accounts and the preparation of the monthly internal benchmarking and operational performance analysis reports. Assist the director of finance in the development and implementation of benchmarking techniques that will enable the hotel to enhance revenues while improving productivity and cost efficiencies. Assist in identifying and implementing best practices throughout the hotel that will serve to enhance revenues, guest service and improve cost and productivity efficiencies. Assist the director of finance to provide accurate and complete financial and management reports on a timely basis to hotel management, corporate office and owners in accordance with the company and ownership reporting requirements and policy. To fulfill his/her fiduciary responsibility to the company and/or owners for ensuring the hotel is reporting in compliance with the policies, the USALI and hotel management or other contractual arrangements with respect to accounting matters. Assist in ensuring all balance sheet accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis, review and approve those reconciliations as necessary. Required Experience: High school diploma required, Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality Management, or a related field; Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, preferably in the hospitality industry or luxury hotel/restaurant sector. Strong knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and procedures, including sourcing strategies, contract negotiation, and supplier management. Proven track record of driving cost savings and process improvements through strategic procurement initiatives. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers/vendors and internal stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Proficiency in procurement software and systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement and supply chain management. Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve common goals. A commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct. Method Co., along with its affiliates, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. #J-18808-Ljbffr