Finance Manager

Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon

The Finance Manager will assist in managing the day-to-day operation of the Finance Office. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting, budgeting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and day to day finance operations.

Responsibilities:
• Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others
• Advocate sound financial and business decision making
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity, lead by example
• Oversee internal, external, and regulatory audit processes
• Ensure that regular on-going communication occurs with team members to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, and recognize performance
• Celebrate successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members
• Establish and maintains open, collaborative relationships with team members
• Participate in the team member performance appraisal process, providing feedback
• Ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently
• Generate and provide accurate and timely reports, presentations, etc.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, and verify information or data
• Ensure that the P&L is accurate (i.e., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts) and statements are delivered
• Reconcile balance sheet
• Ensure tax rates used for sales/use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued
• Ensure compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs)
• Ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs
• Review audit issues and makes corrections as necessary
• Ensure property permits, licenses, and (if applicable) vendor contracts are current
• Leverage centralized accounting processes and shared services
• Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
• Leverage technology and effectively uses information systems and tools to generate financial reports and provide managers with analytical support to drive decision-making
• Informs and update the team on relevant financial information in a timely manner
• Advise the Corporate Director of Finance on existing and evolving financial issues
• Communicate financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors
• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding finance and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources
• Submit reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines
• Ensure profits and losses are documented accurately
• Achieve and exceed goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Support a strong finance & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability, and manage business risks

Requirements:
• 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major
• Minimum Two years of experience with finance functions in a full-service hotel
• Knowledge of business law, taxes, and Department of Labor regulations
• Sound analytical and decision-making skills
• Leadership and organizational skills (team orientation, flexible, adaptable)
• Proficient in computers and basic understanding of complex computerized financial systems and ability to use it including manual dexterity to operate all office machines
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Excellent time management
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with payroll processing
• An aptitude for self-motivation
• A can-do attitude and a hands-on approach

Our Company

• MCR is the 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States.
• Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.
• MCR has a $5.0 billion portfolio of 148 premium-branded hotels containing more than 22,000 guestrooms across 37 states and 106 cities .
• MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels.
• MCR was named one of Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020 .
• MCR is a three-time recipient of the Marriott Partnership Circle Award , the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of the Hilton Legacy Award for Top Performer .
• For the TWA Hotel at New York's JFK Airport, MCR won the Development of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) , the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA

What we offer/What's in it for you?

• Hotel Discounts
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Options
• Referral bonuses
• Career advancement & upward mobility
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members