Accounting Manager

Loews Coral Gables Hotel features 242 guestrooms, including 23 beautifully designed suites, 30,0000 square feet of indoor/outdoor flexible meeting space, an expansive 9th floor pool deck, four Miami-inspired dining outlets and more.

Located just four blocks from the Gables' iconic Miracle Mile, the hotel is the centerpiece of The Plaza Coral Gables, a 2.1 million square foot mixed-use development showcasing retail space, dining and entertainment experiences.

Loews Coral Gables Hotel is the second Loews Hotel to open in South Florida, joining 25 other properties across the US and Canada that make up the Loews Hotels & Co portfolio.

The Accounting Manager performs day to day accounting activities, reporting and issue resolution between operations and the shared service operations. The position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing financial reports and transactions as appropriate. This position ensures that operations are in compliance with all internal control procedures. Additional responsibilities include preparation of financial statements, prepares reports, oversee cashier activities, taking inventories, receiving & accounting as defined in the procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provides day to day oversight and support on all components of accounting services related to property accountants.
• Ensures proper internal controls are in place and monitored through monthly self-testing.
• Ensures daily cash consolidation reporting is timely, and accurate.
• Ensures monthly bank reconciliations are timely, compliant, and accurate.
• Ensures monthly balance sheet reconciliations are timely, compliant, and accurate.
• Ensures month end close is performed timely, compliant, and accurate.
• Trains property accountant new hires on Loews policies and controls.
• Supports management with new implementations and improvement programs as necessary.
• Re-trains property accountants based on monthly performance metrics.
• Takes minutes and prepares an action plan based on results of quarterly balance sheet reviews with property Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance, and/or Regional Director of Finance.
• Regular attendance in conformance with standards
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs
• Required to attend all training sessions and meetings
• Ability to perform "Physical Requirements" as explained below.
• Upholds all company and industry standards pertaining to PCI compliance, guest/financial/payroll confidentiality and accounting best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Ability to work effectively, maintain composure and make decisions in stressful situations.
• Ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to perform both standard and intermediate spreadsheet functions using Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in windows-based computer programs to include e-mail, internet and word processing applications.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new computer applications.
• General knowledge of mathematics and accounting principles.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelor's in Accounting Preferred
• 3-5 years accounting experience required. Hospitality finance experience preferred. Previous management experience preferred.